I center my graphic work in retouching pictures. In other words, I try to make them as perfect as possible by eliminating or adding to what is already there. However, sometimes I find myself with a bit of guilt wondering if what I'm doing doesn't negatively affect the model or anyone else's self esteem. I use myself as a guinea pig to practice quite often and in occasions I'm even proud that I look so gorgeous as a result. But a second later, I realize that's not really me. I'm lying to myself and everyone who sees the picture.
How often does it happen that we add a person in Facebook or Myspace and when we meet them in person, they look NOTHING like their pictures? Editing the body shape is something I do regularly, mostly to practice and fun, but still it is done. Even when others' bodies look just fine I find myself to be more ambitious and keep "fixing". I know people with eating disorders and I blame their condition on those who lie to make people think skinny (or deadly) is beautiful. However, I am doing exactly the same. From this thought my guilt arises.
To those who retouch pictures, do you feel the same? Why or why not? Has anyone ever pointed this out to you?
To everyone else, do I have a reason to feel this?
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Twas about time
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Hey everyone! So... I really havent updated my journal in about a year and I figured it was about time.
In my last entry, I was still studying in Atlantic College. Well... I decided to take my profession and studies a bit further and I changed schools. Now I'm an official Full Sail student. That's right, Full Sail! I moved to FL a month ago and have already finished my first class: English Composition - online.
Today I began my on-campus class, and so far, so good. This place is amazing.
Shit! So break time is over and I have to finish my 4hour class. I gtg, but I'll keep you posted soon enough!
<3
In my last entry, I was still studying in Atlantic College. Well... I decided to take my profession and studies a bit further and I changed schools. Now I'm an official Full Sail student. That's right, Full Sail! I moved to FL a month ago and have already finished my first class: English Composition - online.
Today I began my on-campus class, and so far, so good. This place is amazing.
Shit! So break time is over and I have to finish my 4hour class. I gtg, but I'll keep you posted soon enough!
<3
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Happiness is Doing What You Love
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Hello everyone!
Ha. See? I finally posted some new works ^^ and as promised to myself, I finally did the nudes w00t!
At this point, I've been attending Atlantic College for a month now and I still don't see what all the hate is; I think it's great! Sure, there's incompetence around, but it happens everywhere. First trimester and professors are responding with great feedback. So far, I've been doing pure design- especially logos. Logos have been something I was curious about, but never really done. Plus I feel like a child in this place: there is so much to learn! I dare say my biggest fear has become that I wont learn enough. But shit, I'll try. I'm trying hard for this, pushing myself and I know I'll be fine. I just don't want this to be beginner's motivation. But you know, I believe it's not. I'm going to do this.
I've realized how important it is to make a profession of what you love. "I just don't want to make a living off of it because I'll get tired". Nonsense. There is no such thing as getting tired of carrying out your passion. There is really no better feeling, especially when you succeed in it.
I'm still debating whether I should post my progress in DA or not, seeing as most of it simple and not what I base most of my work on. I think I'm going to post my first project this very second, actually. My first logo, so it has personal meaning.
Oh! and the new Birthday Massacre, in my opinion, only has 2 decent songs. I've been looking forward to the new CD and I'm rather disappointed :<
That is all I have for you today, everyone. I'm off to a photoshoot with a friend, which will probably end up here
Have a good one <33333
Ha. See? I finally posted some new works ^^ and as promised to myself, I finally did the nudes w00t!
At this point, I've been attending Atlantic College for a month now and I still don't see what all the hate is; I think it's great! Sure, there's incompetence around, but it happens everywhere. First trimester and professors are responding with great feedback. So far, I've been doing pure design- especially logos. Logos have been something I was curious about, but never really done. Plus I feel like a child in this place: there is so much to learn! I dare say my biggest fear has become that I wont learn enough. But shit, I'll try. I'm trying hard for this, pushing myself and I know I'll be fine. I just don't want this to be beginner's motivation. But you know, I believe it's not. I'm going to do this.
I've realized how important it is to make a profession of what you love. "I just don't want to make a living off of it because I'll get tired". Nonsense. There is no such thing as getting tired of carrying out your passion. There is really no better feeling, especially when you succeed in it.
I'm still debating whether I should post my progress in DA or not, seeing as most of it simple and not what I base most of my work on. I think I'm going to post my first project this very second, actually. My first logo, so it has personal meaning.
Oh! and the new Birthday Massacre, in my opinion, only has 2 decent songs. I've been looking forward to the new CD and I'm rather disappointed :<
That is all I have for you today, everyone. I'm off to a photoshoot with a friend, which will probably end up here
Have a good one <33333
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We meet again~
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Some Guilt
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I'm alive!
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The only thing I have kept up to date has been group activities. I've kept myself busy and distracted lately, mostly because I received an unexpected and lovely visit for the past few days. But alas! I'm back! I uploaded a few pictures that were taken about two months ago and were finally "released". Though I did not take them, an update is better than none, right? xD Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In