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please vote for it. It's something we put alot of work into especially since I bugged him that we work on it and get the ball rolling.

[link]


VOTE PLEASE I'd really appreciate it.
You actually have to create an account to vote but still, we're all artist here. PLEASE VOTE!
Much love
cali

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/26074282/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/26074282/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:08:35 PDT
Oh America you are an idiot indeed. You make me want to cry, I really feel bad for you. *tear drops*

Good thing I'm depending on higher powers to get me a job.

I say this all the time, "I'll be where I need to be when I need to be there." Things are just a bit all over the place within my home so everything will fall into place and "I'll be where I need to be when I need to be there."

Like I said I was just venting because this was unbelievable.

Peace out homies,
May the force be with you aka God Bless.

lol

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/25921496/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/25921496/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:41:59 PDT

A male patient is lying in bed in the hospital, wearing an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose.
A young student nurse appears to give him a partial sponge bath.

"Nurse," he mumbles from behind the mask, "are my testicles black"

Embarrassed, the young nurse replies, "I don't know, Sir. I'm only here to wash your upper body and feet.."

He struggles to ask again, "Nurse, please check. Are my testicles black"

Concerned that he might elevate his blood pressure and heart rate from worrying about his testicles, she overcomes her embarrassment and pulls back the covers.
She raises his gown, holds his manhood in one hand and his testicles in to he other. Then, she takes a close look and says, "There's nothing wrong with them, Sir. They look fine."
The man slowly pulls off his oxygen mask, smiles at her, and says very slowly, "Thank you very much. That was wonderful, but listen very, very closely, "Are - my - test - results - back?"

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/25713891/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/25713891/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:01:57 PDT
WANNA SEE MY PAGE?????? [link]

PS You wont see it if you're on Internet Explorer, It only works on safari and firefox.

You don't really have to look I'm just very happy that I finally got it to work. Learning to code is something I really want to learn and it's hella difficult. Like chess. But at least I have a chance.

YAY ME!

-RANT-

Dilemma- even though I have my space page looking how I want it to, I came across a website that lets you design in flash and the entire design can be put up on your myspace, no boundaries. So I've been thinking getting a second myspace just to design it with the flash program. **sigh**

I just want to design. Is that so wrong? OR I could just design on and change it when I get bored of how it looks now? hmmmmm.............

anyone know a non profit org. looking for a designer?

tralala.

Love ya'll



]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/25124589/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/25124589/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:18:34 PDT
10 Misconceptions about Graphic Design – The claims and blames!!

Note: This article was submitted by a reader, Hummairr, in the forums - but I thought it was worth publishing on the front page.

Graphic Design is a very flexible career choice with combination of paths to go down. However, at times amazing claims (by my friends and clients) make me doubt my own profession. Short and sweet, graphic designers are often blamed for enjoying extra charms and advantages of their profession, which are not true in many ways.

However, to clear up some misconceptions and for a bit of fun I’ve listed together the claims and blames about Graphic Design. Considering my personal experience and adding few points from a well known blog “Creative Opera” I managed to compile 10 misconceptions about Graphic Designing below. I hope this will be helpful for designers and clients alike.

1. Abstract designs are claimed to be silly...Aaarghh!!

Creative masterpieces of abstract art are often tagged as “silly attempt” by most of the viewers. I have a personal experience that whenever graphic designers come up with an abstract design people find it meaningless and whacky. Such compliments are really annoying and discouraging.
2. Graphic Designers charge more – I object!!

As every design is different from the other so it’s a common perception that graphic designers charge high. People think that we don’t have a fixed price list so we can charge any client more for our services. Let me make clear, that every project has its own demands and the designers always charge accordingly. Surveys have proved that most of the designers are under paid especially the freelancers.
3. It’s an easy job –Are you joking??

Whenever I introduce myself as a designer, the first statement I get to hear is “Oh what fun it must be doing such an easy job.” It is really irritating to find graphic design being tagged as a “light and non-serious” profession. Playing with colors and design software all day long doesn’t mean that we are not into an important career.
4. All Graphic Designers make big money – You kidding!!!!

It’s a common notion that graphic design brings fame and fortune easily. I am sure, you all would hate me for breaking this news that its all not that easy to achieve. Designing has become such a competitive field that there are number of people willing to work for less, and unfortunately, that keeps the salary rate pretty low.
5. Designers don’t face the client dealing difficulties – It’s not true!!

Many people believe that designers don’t have to tolerate the nitty-gritty stuff coming from the customers. You are mistaken here…even after submitting all the details, customers won’t let the designers live in peace until they get their desired design. In fact, I think graphic designers face a lot of customer interference and keep on coming with revisions to satisfy the client.
6. Internet can make anyone a good designer – Really??

It’s true that internet has bulk of tutorials and tools packed up to help you design. Knowing a little Photoshop or basic techniques of web designing can never make you a professional designer. You need to have a proper degree, research, experience and know some creative graphic designing tips.
7. Designers don’t follow any specific rules – I don’t agree:

Graphic Designing is looked up as an easy-going and lively job, so the audience thinks that there are no specific working hours and deadlines to be met. I think no game can be won until being played by its particular rules. So, stop thinking of graphic designing as a non-serious job and realize how hard we work to get our projects done on time.
8. Fresh college grads are instantly hired – Not that lucky

While in college, students enjoy learning Photoshop and Illustrator and try getting some freelancing projects. This make them assume that as soon as they graduate they will be working in some multi-national company or overloaded with bulk of projects. I would say they are living in a fool’s paradise because its not an easy job to get hired.
9. It’s easy for you to have your own company – I wish:

Most of the students and freelancers think that soon they can start a multi-million dollar company. I would say its not smart enough to assume that you can have a company of your own with no prior experience and hard work.
10. Designers copy each others ideas – Absolutely wrong:

When designers mention that they take inspiration from nature, their surroundings or from other designer’s work, they are held responsible for copying other people’s work. As a designer I know that takin... ]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/24115100/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/24115100/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:07:21 PDT
If I hear back from a certain someone about a certain job. I might just get that upgrade.

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/23650451/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/23650451/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:52:30 PDT
I was able to code my website and it looks... well okay. So I redesigned with a web_attempt_three. I like that one better but I'm questioning my spacing. I know how to space well enough for something that I've seen but this is my own. I'm just a little confused about it. I don't even think I'm going to really include a blog. I have no idea how the hell to begin blogging anything. I looked up the word blog and it's like blah a discussion about things, and it's terrible but I don't have things to talk about. Which is why I'm lonely *tear*

But on to better things, I just joined this website that emailed me. It is an art website called ARTICIAN. It is gorgeous, a little intimidating to me because of it's super sexified look, and it's great artist. Just like here on dA, only more intimidating. dA gives me more of a community feeling and that place give me an official feeling. Like I better be bangin' or they'll take their email back and kick me out. how terrible. But I joined because I got an email, and I was feeling all kinds of special. So I've decided that from now on I'm going to be very selective with the things I post here on dA and on Artician. I feel like I've just been putting up crap, and my dearest dA deserves the best.

So cheers to my diploma and your health. Much loves to all my dA people.

Cali

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/23293620/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/23293620/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:33:34 PST .> So now I either sent them this link and leave the comments the way they are, I don't think I've been to terrible about them, or fix them all. By the way all of my Traditional work will be moved to one of my other fifty dA accounts... just kidding I only have two more. I hide my bangin' inspiration at those others, yes it is absolutely necessary that I do so

Anyhow, I will be will to take anything, design that is. Logo's, photo-retouch, poster design, or wallpapers for you mac or pc, these are my favorite things to make ^_^

If you know of a real job however I'll take that too, magazine, I am amazing with type, or ad agencies, I am also great with layouts. I can also design for web, I can't ,however, code, sorry. I am trying to get my WWF redesign up here but since it was designed in a cs3 program I can't open it in my cs2- it's also an eps so I can't open it at all. I am attempting to get my dreamweaver cs3 back. My computer was messed up and now the program is all funky.

Anyway my sweets, Please wish my luck. Hugs for all. I was just going to say something but forgot how terrible... oh I've decided to use my 'second attempt' web design for myself. I've made a few very small changes. I know you all like the other one better but I am pressed for time and I think that your website should reflect your character and I feel that my second one does better. Especially since I won't be showing the 12 pieces for each category, I decided on only three for each.

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22998259/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22998259/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:12:32 PST
Yay for published things!!!! I'm very happy Thank you Christina (boss at the internship) You were very helpful I'm happy to have had you as my boss. If it were anyone else I might have swollen eyes even now from the constant crying I might have been doing. So thank GOD I was very lucky to be there.

*throws little party* lalala

Later ya'll

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22959652/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22959652/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:15:43 PST
]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22911100/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22911100/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:14:19 PST
Okay so I've been trying to design a web layout for myself. I've seen alot of nice ones, but I feel like I need to just get it done. And I've 'given myself a look' so now I can't just be random like I was hoping. I've used a particular font and color throughout my portfolio, pdf and resume. I've also created a logo... so I feel a bit limited. I really don't know what to do. I've found colors but I don't know if I should go the whole nine or just quick and easy but still decent. I don't want decent, I want bangin' ness extrodinar-i-ness. Yano? I just realized how many 'I' 's I've used. It's just all about me huh, tsk tsk how dare I do such a thing. I suppose its okay since it is my journal, unless you want me to talk about you.

*Looks at you* You know who you are, it usually is about you. Do you want my journal to be about you to? Are you kidding me, can't a girl have some space. HOW DARE YOU! >xp

So now I want your opinion, this is where its about you. What should I do about this website thing. First comes the design, then comes me finding a host. Ekkness.

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22833183/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22833183/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:42:14 PST I hope all is well with everyone. To being I had a bangin' day, I got to see Inkheart and I still love my Dustfinger. They obviously had to alter some parts of the movie because of time, BUT I'm glad to announce that it did no damage. It was very awesome. Brandon Fraser I LOVE YOU! So thank you my dear brothers girlfriend for spoiling me for the day, I needed it!

Now for my blah blah RAGE. I spent a few hours searching for gaia layouts. I had started to do so before but had given up rather quickly, I wasn't finding anything interesting. But my Dear friend, Ana asked if I could help her with a layout. I've been reading html and css codes because I really want to get into web design. So I told her I would do my best, since I have a few month of looking at codes I might recognize something. And I did, first I knew they used BBcodes but I found that bbcodes they use are in the 'layout' of css style. Written wise that is. So after going over a few really nice layouts who's codes weren't working. Until finally I came across a layout of our dear favorite deviantArt. So I have a gaia that has the dA logo and color. That one worked. So anyway while both their themes and layouts were different some didn't work. This isn't the point of my venting journal.

I had decided that since I had found GREAT layouts and themes, I would look for LAYOUTS for myspace. Well I realized something tonight. People just don't know the difference between a LAYOUT and a THEME. OH AM EFFEING GEE DUDES! ARE YOU KIDDING? There are so many "LAYOUTS" and the only thing changing is the THEME. How dare there be so many of the same "LAYOUT" I'm not saying that there aren't any different layouts, I'm just feeling a bit retarded after seeing first off, an ugly arse website which was dedicated to myspace and it's "LAYOUTS" What the hell?! I am just angry that I can't learn html quicker, or else I would be writing my own html and css codes and making my own LAYOUTS! Now it's not that I haven't searched html, it's just a matter of me putting and getting images together and figuring out the correct spacing. It's difficult, but that's the art, right? I mean you know in a way... yea anyway GRRRRRRRRRR to you grrrrrr I can't even say anything because I hate myspace to begin with and it was made for the #$%$&#%^$%&%^^w#$% I won't start name calling. Even though I do have one to keep in touch with a friend. Which Hello it's called emails and I was going to delete it but it's something I figured having would help me with understanding how to read html. But I should know better, they're not all artist. I might know html better if I just followed the crowd like an idiot but no I'm just not programed.

BLAH!

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22480269/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22480269/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:58:32 PST
I am totally excited about this movie, and when it comes out I hope you all enjoy it. XD s for everyone.

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22069638/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/22069638/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:20:59 PST
I guess I could say I feel accomplished, but I honestly feel lost. What do I do next? >.> Freelance is an option but you need programs and those I don't have with the exception of photoshop cs. Grrr time to be all grown up... maybe I should go back to school so that I don't have to make to many decisions hehe.

I just thought I'd let this thought out of my head that way I can focus on other things like... idk a video game and enjoying the rest of this month since Christmas is right around the corner.

Merry Christmas to you all here at dA, and to everyone else Enjoy your holiday whatever you may celebrate I hope it a memorable time for all.

With much love
Cali

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/19495312/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/19495312/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:37:00 PDT
So thank you to everybody for always being encouraging, and for helping me with figuring out things MUCH LURVE! :HUG: 'S FOR EVERYBODY!!!


[link] Here's the article, I wasn't interviewed but who cares my work is up.

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/19461154/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/19461154/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:27 PDT
Yay me!

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/18382928/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/18382928/ Sun, 18 May 2008 12:42:44 PDT
I never thought someone would want to use my images!!! O_O

yay!!!^_^

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/17326848/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/17326848/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:43:56 PDT
1. Post these rules
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a journal/ blog of these facts
4. At the end of the post 8 more persons are tagged and named
5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged


8things about me

!. I... LOVE... making posters.
2.I... HATE writing essays... (they make me wanna cry) T_T
3.I... LOVE Mcnuggets mmmmm chicken.
3.I... HATE getting out of bed. (the day goes by to fast once my feet touch the floor, so I try to stay put as along as possible ^_^)
4.I... LOVE staying up late and being on line, and on dA. I might be dA crazy hahaha >.>
5.I... >.> enjoy learning. I would love to be better at math, but all of my math teachers tend to bore me and give me long explanations that become boring nothings and make no sense after five minutes. I usually zone out afte a while (not my fault) lol
6.I... HATE that I forget things to easily. T_T Distractions suck. That's why I'm such a mess.
7. I would LOVE to live in New Zealand. I love their landscaps. I also want to visit the country side of Japan and visit it's temples.
8.At one point I wanted to move to the mountains and become a monk... >.> my brother told me I couldn't they only except men. WHICH IS SO COMPLETELY WRONG!!!! (It was more I wanted to be in the mountains and be in a pieceful environment) *broken dreams* tear tear*

I'm going to tag.... Random people I'm really going to pick them at random I think It would be fun.
I'm tagging
My next victim is Next will be and next is then their will be
THERE THEY ARE!!!! And just because they where checked at random doesn't mean I didn't check out their gallery I did. I believe in looking at everyones (especially at random) gallery.
Have a great weekend kids

]]> ~Cali2007 http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/16607859/ http://Cali2007.deviantart.com/journal/16607859/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:09:18 PST 2. When tagged, you must write eight things about yourself.
3. You must post these eight things in your journal.
4. You must then tag 3 other friends/people.
5. Finally, leave a message on each of their pages letting them know they've been tagged.

1.I am a graphics design student.

2.I'm left handed, and one of maybe three others in my entire family.

3.I love reading fanfics, especially ones by Inuyashasesshomaru, because I think she rocks!!!

4.I am a very boring person and can't carry on a conversation for the life of me.

5.I am a casual game player.

6.I like to many things, reading, writing, drawing, designing, and Anime.

7.I can't write anything worth reading.

8.I have brown Hair and never plan on dying it.

For the sake of not Tagging the tagger I tag who is an awesome designer check her out!! and and also my good friend Originally the tag was for two but I didn't want to leave anyone out. And if they ever log back onto dA I also tag and

]]> ~Cali2007