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Update? Walmart Credit Card? College? Tablet?
13 years ago
Update, and surgery success!:
Yeah, a lot to say so sorry for the drawn out title. XD First off thank you all for the words of encouragement in regards to my wisdom tooth surgery. It went well, but right now I'm wide awake and I have swollen chipmunk cheeks. I know in a few days the swelling will be gone and within a few weeks my mouth will be back to normal, which I'm looking forward too. I've been dealing with mouthpain for weeks, so whay's a little more time? I can be patient, but if it takes longer than planned to finish owed work, I'm sorry. I've been trying to rest as much as possible. My mouf hurts. ;-;
Tablet talk and Walmart Credit Card?
So at first I thought of the bamboo as a cheap model of wacom tablet but then realized the bamboo create is the same drawing size as my horribly outdated graphire4 with higher pressure sensitivity! So I'm torn between going for the bamboo or waiting a few extra months to go and get my dream come true: an intuos5 (hell I'd love even a 3 or 4!) I say a few extra months because DAMN THEY EXPENSIVE. I have no idea how long it would take me to save for a medium or a large (-happygasm-) intuos4 or 5.
I was initially hoping for the bamboo and going for it soon (although the $250 oral surgery copay set me back, all money I've raised for the tablet so far is nestled delicately in the loving arms of my paypal account). I'm almost halfway to the rough $177-200 pricerange I've seen for the bamboo create. So I was CONSIDERING applying for a walmart credit card. The price for the bamboo create on their site is $200, but I'd be able to pay it off within a month or two so I wouldn't suffer interest rates too harshly.
I guess I'm just trying to make the decision of whether or not to go without a tablet once the graphire4 stops working (which I'm guessing would be within the next few weeks if not sooner,. It has good and bad days, just wish the cable weren't so destroyed), to save for a nicer one or just going for the bamboo create (which isn't as professional but is STILL an upgrade from graphire!)
Oh, and I already attempted to register for paypal's bill-me-later so I could purchase a tab through ebay and make small payments, but my application didn't want to go through. I don't have bad credit, but I don't have an impressive amount of good credit either. Being a young adult never having a credit card before is difficult sometines!
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
College?!
My initial plans were to go back to community college for an associates in nutrition then to transfer out to get into personal training and fitness. Okay, I love working out, I love motivating people, but I feel like if I were to persue these alternate goals I would be denying the dreams I've had since I were a wee tot: to just be an artist.
I would like to give mad cred to my fiance and my friends who have encouraged me to just say 'fuck it' and take a risk and just go for it. I'm being smart about it too though!
recommended checking out the University of Advancing Technology (and was also awesome enough to answer every question I had about the school), and 
backed up the institution as legit and reasonable. So I poked around and fell in love with their Game Art and Animation program. I shit you not pretty much EVERY CLASS in the progran interests me!
I also talked to a rep and am even more certain this is the right move for me.
So I talked to mom and she'll be able to cosign a student loan for me in june once their things are caught up on and the credit slate is squeaky clean. I'll be using my loan to also purchase a new computer to meet the University's standards. This investment in my future will hinder my ability to move out of home as quickly as I'd like, but I feel in the end it will all be worth it.
Plus I have
by my side and he makes me feel like I can do anything.
I will most likely be filling out my application this weekend. (-Crosses fingies I get accepted!-)
So before fall (if things go as planned), I will be an art student. I will absorb information with an open mind, I WANT to improve. And having a reason such as a high gpa pushing me, I want my portfolio to shine and I want to take pride in my work. I will become the best artist I can possibly be. I'm ready to push now more than ever. I'm ready to make an impact in the field once I start my career. Expect improvement, it's what I'm aiming for.
P.S - I'd also like to thank
for some helpful drawing/animation resources. And 
for noticing improvement in my art which made me feel SOOO much better. I think I can I think I can… <3
Again, thanks so much everybody for the support.
Yeah, a lot to say so sorry for the drawn out title. XD First off thank you all for the words of encouragement in regards to my wisdom tooth surgery. It went well, but right now I'm wide awake and I have swollen chipmunk cheeks. I know in a few days the swelling will be gone and within a few weeks my mouth will be back to normal, which I'm looking forward too. I've been dealing with mouthpain for weeks, so whay's a little more time? I can be patient, but if it takes longer than planned to finish owed work, I'm sorry. I've been trying to rest as much as possible. My mouf hurts. ;-;
Tablet talk and Walmart Credit Card?
So at first I thought of the bamboo as a cheap model of wacom tablet but then realized the bamboo create is the same drawing size as my horribly outdated graphire4 with higher pressure sensitivity! So I'm torn between going for the bamboo or waiting a few extra months to go and get my dream come true: an intuos5 (hell I'd love even a 3 or 4!) I say a few extra months because DAMN THEY EXPENSIVE. I have no idea how long it would take me to save for a medium or a large (-happygasm-) intuos4 or 5.
I was initially hoping for the bamboo and going for it soon (although the $250 oral surgery copay set me back, all money I've raised for the tablet so far is nestled delicately in the loving arms of my paypal account). I'm almost halfway to the rough $177-200 pricerange I've seen for the bamboo create. So I was CONSIDERING applying for a walmart credit card. The price for the bamboo create on their site is $200, but I'd be able to pay it off within a month or two so I wouldn't suffer interest rates too harshly.
I guess I'm just trying to make the decision of whether or not to go without a tablet once the graphire4 stops working (which I'm guessing would be within the next few weeks if not sooner,. It has good and bad days, just wish the cable weren't so destroyed), to save for a nicer one or just going for the bamboo create (which isn't as professional but is STILL an upgrade from graphire!)
Oh, and I already attempted to register for paypal's bill-me-later so I could purchase a tab through ebay and make small payments, but my application didn't want to go through. I don't have bad credit, but I don't have an impressive amount of good credit either. Being a young adult never having a credit card before is difficult sometines!
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
College?!
My initial plans were to go back to community college for an associates in nutrition then to transfer out to get into personal training and fitness. Okay, I love working out, I love motivating people, but I feel like if I were to persue these alternate goals I would be denying the dreams I've had since I were a wee tot: to just be an artist.
I would like to give mad cred to my fiance and my friends who have encouraged me to just say 'fuck it' and take a risk and just go for it. I'm being smart about it too though!
recommended checking out the University of Advancing Technology (and was also awesome enough to answer every question I had about the school), and 
backed up the institution as legit and reasonable. So I poked around and fell in love with their Game Art and Animation program. I shit you not pretty much EVERY CLASS in the progran interests me!I also talked to a rep and am even more certain this is the right move for me.
So I talked to mom and she'll be able to cosign a student loan for me in june once their things are caught up on and the credit slate is squeaky clean. I'll be using my loan to also purchase a new computer to meet the University's standards. This investment in my future will hinder my ability to move out of home as quickly as I'd like, but I feel in the end it will all be worth it.
Plus I have
by my side and he makes me feel like I can do anything.I will most likely be filling out my application this weekend. (-Crosses fingies I get accepted!-)
So before fall (if things go as planned), I will be an art student. I will absorb information with an open mind, I WANT to improve. And having a reason such as a high gpa pushing me, I want my portfolio to shine and I want to take pride in my work. I will become the best artist I can possibly be. I'm ready to push now more than ever. I'm ready to make an impact in the field once I start my career. Expect improvement, it's what I'm aiming for.
P.S - I'd also like to thank
for some helpful drawing/animation resources. And 
for noticing improvement in my art which made me feel SOOO much better. I think I can I think I can… <3Again, thanks so much everybody for the support.
The Art To-Do:
* Badge, full piece - On hold, Coloring
* Colored sketch - Brainstorming
$10 Sketches
The trade list: (Currently on hold)
Personally I think that if your going to be waiting a bit, why not use some of the computer funds to get the intuos5?
Also I need to do my tax return! I might not get much back because I waitressed quite a bit, but maybe that'll help. :U
I'm glad you're getting support from your family too. That's really great. And you were talking about it being to late.....
I'm happy my mom's agreed to cosign in a few months. I didn't want to have to take out a high interest loan due to my lack of overall credit. I was crossing my fingers so tightly when I talked to her about all this. To be honest I think she's just happy to see me happy about doing something I actually WANT TO DO with my life. <3
I need to get a job to ease the loan issue a bit. But I'm sure that's soon to come
And, I went to school for Media Arts and Animation. It was amazing. I worked at some really sweet animating jobs and did some stuff I'll never forget and always be proud of. And if you want after, you can go a variety of directions. Personally, I wanted an easier time getting hired (and making more money!) so I'm going for a Master's in IT. I'm working at a job right now doing illustrations for training videos for a company. It's not as glamorous as making a movie, but it's less stressful and a lot of fun for me. So I guess my point is.....GO FOR IT! It was really worth it to me!
I'm so happy to hear you have fun with work. And that's WHY I'm going for what I'm going for. I don't expect to love work every day, but overall I want the working years of my life to be a rather enjoyable experience. :) Thanks for the encouragement, seriously! And good luck on getting your master's!
Art student buddy time! We can have it! Though, my major is "Integrative Arts" but I'm mainly focusing on fine arts / visual arts with various things here and there such as photography and 3D modelling/animation. Even so much as taking the classes has helped me tremendously in my art skills. And my confidence. I can actually doodle things without wanting to burn the whole sketchbook :D
Ugh I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled soon more than likely. I won't want to be knocked out for it though, the idea of having IVs and such in me scares me more than the actually procedure x.x
Art school? Go for it! I'm still working on my portfolio for my application :) Where is the school you are trying to get into?
And I was looking into that school a while back but decided against it because I wouod have to move a good 4-6 hours away which I didn't want to struggle with it on top of being a fulltime student. I'd recommend looking into http://www.uat.edu. They're located in arizona but have full associates degree and bachelor's degree courses online. :D Plus they're accredited so if you have any core credits they might transfer. Plus they don't require an artist's portfolio.
If you do get into that school though you have to let me know! What program are you looking into? I was looking into their illustration program. :3
I have a dentist appointment this month to have an X-ray done, but I'll likely go the not knocked out route as crazy as it sounds. I'd rather have a numb face than be unconscious.
I could tell he was confused when I mentioned girls with big tits. :I
Let me know when your portfolio's done. I want to seeeee!
Glad to hear your surgery went well. :)