Awkwardly Introverted

Sometimes, the things we start just for practice end up becoming something more. That was exactly the case with this piece! Originally, I created this as a simple practice project—just experimenting, trying new techniques, and seeing what worked. But as I kept going, I realized it was turning into something I actually liked. So, when the opportunity came up in my  collage mixed media class  last semester, I decided to refine it and use it for my real practice in class. And guess what?  I passed with flying colors!  🎉 I took inspiration from  film noir  🎥✨—I’ve always loved its dramatic, moody aesthetic, so I wanted to incorporate that into my design. At first, I planned to use this as a  poster , but along the way, I decided it worked even better as a  book cover . Either way, I’m happy with how it turned out! Mixed media is such a great way to explore creativity because there are no strict rules—you just  layer, experiment, and let the art...

It's Monday, August 26th – Class of 2028, Let's Go! Today is the day! It’s Monday, August 26th, and that means one thing: classes have officially begun for my graphic design/web design career! 🎉 I'm beyond excited to start this journey toward becoming the best at what I do. I’ve got big dreams, big energy, and the motivation to make it all happen. Class of 2028 – we're on a mission! 💻🎨 By the time we’re done, we’ll be the experts, the creatives, the ones pushing boundaries in design. I’m ready to dive in and make it happen, no doubt. But wait… why does my very first class have to be math? 🧮 Seriously, of all the things I could’ve started with! 😩 Math might not be my best friend right now, but I know it's just one small step on this path to greatness. No need to worry though — tutoring is definitely in my future. 😂 You’ll find me there, getting all the help I need to make sure nothing slows me down. So here's to an incredible start, tons of creativity a...