How Artistic Are You?

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I never thought I would be asking myself this question now. Back in high school, I wanted to become a Chemical Engineer because I was so hooked to anything about Chemistry (the science). But, I found out on my first year in college that I’m really more into computers than working for a pharmaceutical company as a Chemical Engineer. I wasn’t interested yet in any form of art back then. If I only known, I would’ve shifted to going to art school to develop the artist in me.

Two years into college, I became so interested in web design. I started reading tutorials online. I remember using Geocities as my first free web host. I had so much fun that I ended up designing my IRC room/channel’s website (#babae), which is no longer up, by the way.

I didn’t know I’d be that interested in web design. I was thinking of stopping college and pursuing that career. A friend of mine, who was studying in one of the interior design schools here, told me I can take classes at Meralco Foundation Institute (MFI) if I really wanted to learn more about web design. However, I chose to continue my studies as a Computer Engineering student because I also want to learn more about computer hardware.

Fast-forward to 2010, I wished I did pursue my artistic needs. I’m really more into digital arts/designs and I know I can learn that on my own, reading online tutorials and practicing. It may be too late, but I know I can still hone my designing skills. I’m planning on setting up a new blog where I design blog themes for very affordable prices or next to free. For now, that’s what I really want to do – to design personalized blog templates/themes – rather than design for companies. I wanted to be inspired by people, not by companies, so I know that’s the path I wanted to go.

Right now, I am developing my photography skills. A friend of mine, who went to one of the photography schools in Makati City, told me I can attend photography classes so I can hone my skills. I told him I might consider it once I get my hands on a new DSLR camera. I don’t really think I need to attend any photography class if I can learn them online. Plus, I really believe it’s all about practice. I’m practicing and learning about ISOs and macros even with my Sony DSC-T2 digital camera. If there’ll be free photography classes, I might join in, along with my partner Mai and my brother.

And, yesterday, while I was trying to design a scrapbook page for someone (I don’t want to reveal who the recipient is ‘cause it’s all a surprise), I was asking myself that question – How artistic am I to pursue my designing skills? I told myself I’ll know in time. Right now, I can feel I have an artistic soul. I just need to let it out gradually. And with that, I wanted to share this photo manipulation I made for Mai. She LOVES Naruto, but this is a manip of her as Gaara. I love photo manipulations! :)

I wanted to show you the original photo, but it’s on my laptop, which is currently in the repair shop. I’ll just post it when I get my laptop back next week.