Bit by bit I'll get there

What a feeling to feel this great! I love it and I am surely having a good time and hoping you're too!

Since last time I added an update to my Journal a lot of things have happened, been added and strengthened in my life. There's loads of things to do and little time to focus on all of them at the moment. But taking things bit by bit will get me there one day. So other than having one of the best feelings in my heart towards someone who feels just the same way. Along with the fact that I've finally gotten myself a job to wear me down after a long day. Followed with the fact that I've started to look more focused ahead for where I want to take my next step in a creative loaded future. It all equals to the fact that I have plenty to see to.

In a near future I'd like to add more about myself. A friend of mine inspired me with asking and answering herself a lot of interesting questions about her, art and other things playing parts in her life. I would love to do something like that and share it with you. But we'll get to that.
The work I'm having is every monday to friday from 8-16:00 (8am to 4pm), with weekends off. It's a nice job in a fastfood store that luckily is more flexible and cool than the common MacDonalds I know. And then it has the greatest co-workers and most often a load of nice customers.
For the moment my future revolves around the main focus of putting a portfolio enabling me to continue my creative path with the mind on the study of becoming a CG-Artist on a school I visited a few days ago. It was a really nice visit, in the other end of Denmark from where I live - 4½ hour by train from Copenhagen to Viborg. Quite the journey, but it was quickly over with the advantage of just sketching the time away and finding nice company in other fellow artists going there. On the stay I was able to meet one of my all time favourite artists, no one else but Frederik Storm , who I think have a very unique cartoon and humours style in whatever he does. Visiting Viborg was very inspiring. Not only did I hear more about the school, I got a tour around and was able to talk with students and people, who like me wanted to apply to get in through the small needle's eye.

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What they are asking for are pieces and work put together with focus on these things:

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Content requirement for portfolio, Computer Graphic Art:
Character designs (min. 8 different characters):
These drawings must show characters of your own original design. We would like to see a range of variety in styles; graphic as well as 3-dimensional drawings. They ought to vary in personality as well. The drawings should be done in colour.

Background drawings (min. 3 indoor and 3 outdoor):
These drawings can range from concept sketches to finished background layouts, representing a location where a scene of action/acting could take place. Consideration of the situation which will/could take place is recommended. The drawings should be done in colour.

Storytelling (min. 5 panels/drawings):
Make a sequence of drawings that visually tells a story or a sequence of events. Consider staging, camera angle and posing of the character to tell the story.

Life drawings (min. 8 drawings):
The drawings should show proper anatomy, size proportions, understanding of shape, body dynamics and weight of the figure.

Perspective (min. 4 drawings):
Drawings of buildings, landscapes and/or objects, demonstrating an understanding of perspective.

Freestyle (min. 8 drawings):
Submit some of your best, most interesting and imaginative drawings, showing us your favourite drawing style/styles

Letter of Intention:
Please write a brief description about why you would like to study Computer Graphic Art: What are your influences and inspirations? What are your ambitions for the future work? What are your favourite stories, films and/or games and why? List any related work or educations you have been involved in.

Optional:
If you have done some relevant work, please submit a show reel on a DVD, CD, flash stick or website – however, please double check that they work! If your work is not viewable, we will disregard this part of your portfolio.

All to be turned in on March the 15th at 12:00.

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So with all this said I ask for your understanding if I'm a little slow on the replies and what not - but I'm sure you'll understand that I'm focusing on my own time.
Yet as always I'd love if any of you have tips and tricks about portfolios, templates for designs and set ups. I'm putting together some pieces with already uploaded figures, but also new stuff. Feedback please!

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Anyway to give you another note today, Valentines day to some and simply the 14th February to others was my day. I gained 23 and there for celebrated my birthday being off from work. It was a really nice day. Not only did I have a sweet time with the family, but I was also gifted with awesome gifts. Some will be visible taken into use soon enough - for example a few really wicked additions of ProMarkers in colours I have been wanting. Along with that I put an idea and wish I've been having for a while now into reality. I got my ear pierced, and I love it and how it looks. Only a simple ring, but it sure as hell is hot adds something to my look that I like. I would have loved to add a tattoo on my arm as well, but it costs a little extra than the accessory I've added for now. But in time I'll get to that part with money and a decided design.

On a complete sidenote I also added some new furniture to my room and decided to redecorate the placings of my desk and other things. I ended up realising how many books, comics and magazines I've collected. It sure is a lot to still sort, but bit by bit I'll get there. I like the new set up and throwing out the old and huge television in my room really gave me more space, along with the fact that when I come home tired from work I'll relax with reading rather than stoning some show. Yay for that! Yay for kicking yourself towards a stronger path and having a more focused aim.

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www.frederikstorm.dk/ to Frederik Storm's website - definitely worth checking out