http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3Agabthechief deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:gabthechief en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Thu, 23 May 2013 06:36:33 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/That-s-it-371910514 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/That-s-it-371910514 Wed, 15 May 2013 20:44:26 PDT That's it! nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
I've been too angry to take any meaningful shots. I've taken some here and there but I haven't challenged myself. I want to be with my camera again and just create and capture.

The end. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Sad-news-359203017 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Sad-news-359203017 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:53:07 PDT Sad news. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
My grandma (my mom's mother) died last night and my mom changed her flight to leave this morning. She needed time with her family and asked if I could stay.

So to make a long story short, I won't be seeing my grandpa as planned.

I'm sad for a number of reasons but this is my life, I guess. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Oops-357189682 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Oops-357189682 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:26:04 PST Oops. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
First reason (the most definite reason) is that the photo burned at the top of the photo. It's small, but noticeable. I'm also playing with the idea that it adds character to the photo. I like it when things aren't perfect with my photos- sometimes. Whether it be accidentally or on purpose... sometimes art has a mind of its own.

I think I will share with you tomorrow, Saturday.

You can see the snow falling in the image. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/My-Social-Media-War-356735638 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/My-Social-Media-War-356735638 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:15:59 PST My Social Media War nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
I've noticed since I have finished my 365 I've lost followers on Twitter and Likes on Facebook. Twitter doesn't bother me so much because I mostly use it for personal use with the occasional advertisement of my work. The likes of Facebook, however, have troubled me the most only because a person actually makes the decision to unlike my page.

Yeah, I know... I am being a bit childish about it but it brings the question on what is the point to social media? Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

Or maybe it because my work is that distasteful that people no longer ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Why-I-love-photographing-353728017 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Why-I-love-photographing-353728017 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:43:59 PST Why I love photographing nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
In the beginning I did it because I was inspired by so many photographs I've seen that impacted me. Those kinds of photos were landscape, nature, and cities. A genre I hope to be a part of in years to come.

I love taking pictures and taking risks when I edit them. I know sometimes many do not like the creative outlets I choose but then there are some who tell me they've been inspired by my art. It's an honor because I love taking pictures for me and the fact that others feel something when they see my photos warms my heart. Seriously. I know that was a little cheesy to say, but it's true. I lo ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Filling-you-in-on-some-things-353188805 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Filling-you-in-on-some-things-353188805 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:10:01 PST Filling you in on some things nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
I've decided to put a hold on my typography ABC photo project. Not because I haven't done the letters, I've actually accomplished quite a few, but I haven't felt a connection of fulfillment with the project. I don't want to never do it, just not for now. I would have written this sooner but I hardly like to write in these things. I update everything on my Facebook page. So look for me there!

In other news... I'm leaving for El Salvador on the 27th of March and I'll be gone for two weeks and a day. I'm still flirting with the idea of taking my Nikon or not. What do you think? I won't be too much exploring because I' ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/New-project-info-347181668 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/New-project-info-347181668 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:43:12 PST New project info! nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
I'm starting a typography-photography project for 26 weeks starting next Wednesday as stated on my official Facebook page.

• The most important rule to my project is that each letter be hand drawn.
• The letter for each week can be bilingual (I might be wanting to do something in Spanish).
• The "subject" of each letter can either be an emotion, an object (person or inanimate object), as well as places.

I'm excited to do this. It'll be interesting a new experience for me.

Stay tuned. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Chewing-on-my-graphics-pen-347168860 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Chewing-on-my-graphics-pen-347168860 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:22:07 PST Chewing on my graphics pen. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
To be honest, though, I've enjoyed this time to relax and reevaluate myself as an artist. I've been sketching my new sketchbook and wanting to do so much more than I have done here.

I'm excited to present something in the next couple of days.

I'm hoping my friends can forgive me for not posting anything. Even I needed a mini-vacation.

How are you, friends? Good? ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/A-Realization-346369719 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/A-Realization-346369719 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:40:45 PST A Realization. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
I've decided to start a new project, not an ever day project, but a project based on photography and typography. I want to grow more as an artist and expand my portfolio.

Why?
Well, I've been applying to jobs since before I graduated college and I've been "rejected" by all by lack of experience. Mind you, these are jobs I can do with my eyes closed because at my internship I did practically everything the jobs have asked of a future applicant. Well... I'm going to expand my portfo ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/2012-s-365-complete-346074160 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/2012-s-365-complete-346074160 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:27:02 PST 2012's 365: complete. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 ~gabthechief
I was able to experiment with photos, try new styles and find my way artistically.

It's weird to write about this. I'm still not sure how to express myself through words. Only through the images. Each of them display the emotions I felt at that time. Thank you for f ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/I-think-I-m-ready-for-this-week-344431942 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/I-think-I-m-ready-for-this-week-344431942 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:42:27 PST I think I'm ready for this week nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
I've been having those days lately. Luckily it's not effecting my art work because I feel more tuned in.
I actually can't wait for the New Year because I'll be designing more to strengthen my portfolio.
I've been jotting ideas but I know exactly what I do to be done. I'm committed to my 365 first.

I'm amazed how I committed to this project. I was nervous about it because I didn't think anyone would want to see, but I have to remember that I didn't create my 365 to impress people but t ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/15-days-left-of-my-365-342987773 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/15-days-left-of-my-365-342987773 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 10:31:34 PST 15 days left of my 365 nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
My 365 project is nearing its end and I never thought I'd get here. There were many times where I thought I'd quit while I was still in college (even saying that is weird for me). I had moments where I felt nothing was creative for me. I was drained and tired of doing it because it felt like I had to fulfill others expectations. It was then I spoke with my brother, and a few others close to me, who reminded me I'm doing this for me. I can create whatever it is I want! Which is what I did.

I've been photo ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/There-are-days-339784991 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/There-are-days-339784991 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:50:33 PST There are days, nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
It's those moments when I quiet my mind that I feel the creativity coming through me.
Close your eyes. Silence the mind.
& open.

You'll see. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/My-premium-membership-is-ending-324565771 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/My-premium-membership-is-ending-324565771 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:05:05 PDT My premium membership is ending nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
I find my art an escape and allowing me to display my feelings through my photo's.

I thank you to those who have welcomed a part of me into their collections.
You're lovely. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/every-now-amp-then-319856522 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/every-now-amp-then-319856522 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:06:50 PDT every now & then nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
Lately, though, there have been some days where I haven't been posting photo's. Either: 1) I got sick with something that day and couldn't be on my computer, such as migraines, stomach issues & etc. 2) My internet isn't working, which has been happening a lot lately because at&t sucks at life most of the time. and 3) I'm a night editor so sometimes if I'm out that day and come home late I won't submit anything. In the end I make it up and upload them.

Today will ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/http-facebook-com-gabthechief-312309195 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/http-facebook-com-gabthechief-312309195 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:02:58 PDT http://facebook.com/gabthechief nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
Thank you. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/I-love-my-watchers-311776040 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/I-love-my-watchers-311776040 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:20:36 PDT I love my watchers. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/As-you-may-have-noticed-307952762 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/As-you-may-have-noticed-307952762 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:55:25 PDT As you may have noticed nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
See you tonight. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Thankful-305220455 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Thankful-305220455 Tue, 29 May 2012 20:45:34 PDT Thankful nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
I'll be more thankful if you like my fb page http://facebook.com/gabrielarivasphotography (Yeah, I know I just whored myself) ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Guess-I-ll-promote-myself-304814455 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Guess-I-ll-promote-myself-304814455 Sun, 27 May 2012 22:01:43 PDT Guess I'll promote myself nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
Premium account will be ending soon. It was a fun ride. Woowee.
I should sleep. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Black-Dunes-303823933 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Black-Dunes-303823933 Tue, 22 May 2012 20:02:52 PDT Black Dunes. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/This-Will-Destroy-You-303706722 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/This-Will-Destroy-You-303706722 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:54:25 PDT This Will Destroy You nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
I'm glad, in a weird sense. Can't find the words to explain it all, but here I am. Just glad. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/You-know-what-I-love-300908472 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/You-know-what-I-love-300908472 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:13:43 PDT You know what I love? nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Apologies-299204453 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Apologies-299204453 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:13:18 PDT Apologies nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Should-Be-296726979 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Should-Be-296726979 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:20:12 PDT Should Be nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
I can't wait to be done with school. I have so many photo ideas and I'll FINALLY be able to commit to them. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/105-amp-106-296230963 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/105-amp-106-296230963 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:24:42 PDT 105 & 106 nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
Anywho- I didn't post any last night because I didn't come home till close to midnight and didn't feel like doing a quick edit. Also I was working on my final papers during the day, so I was busy.

I'll actually be pretty busy for the rest of the week and next week because of finals. So if I'm late some days, bare with me. Thank you! ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Nearing-the-Finish-Line-295579564 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Nearing-the-Finish-Line-295579564 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:23:05 PDT Nearing the Finish Line nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
I can't wait to fully commit to my photo's again. I haven't been myself yet, I will be soon.

Soon. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Frustration-291640692 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Frustration-291640692 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:56:03 PDT Frustration nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Apparently-291550900 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Apparently-291550900 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:25:09 PDT Apparently nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 ~gabthechief
Kind of a punch to the ovaries when someone says that you.

Is it wrong to get defensive about your work sometimes? This is my problem with art: we're supposed to remove our emotions from our work, but also incorporate feeling in it. What's wrong with being emotionally attached to each piece we make? If we didn't feel- we'd be robots. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/New-everything-226507661 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/New-everything-226507661 Thu, 13 May 2010 10:14:37 PDT New everything. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 ~gabthechief
I finally got my Nikon D5000 on May 7th, 2010. I couldn't be more happier. It's my own personal birthday present to myself. And I'm just excited to use it because it opens up a whole new set of options for me. Crazy!

Oh, I'll be slowly updating more pictures with a variety of subjects. This year I feel like it'll be the year I actually experiment with my art. :) ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Been-a-bit-confused-231637452 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Been-a-bit-confused-231637452 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:34:03 PDT Been a bit confused. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 ~gabthechief
Been doodling plants and trees. I've been taking pictures of sunsets, flowers, and people.

I want to do something different. But at the same time I still feel so inexperienced. I don't know. I think the whole point behind photography, and any other form of art for that matter is experiment and to grow. I don't want to be like everyone else. I want to be unique... but still noticed for my own eye.

Meh. ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Well-well-well-231974765 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/Well-well-well-231974765 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:17:43 PDT Well, well, well. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 ~gabthechief
Anywho. I watched The Proposal last night finally and it was a great movie, very cute and simple. They didn't over did it.

Lately, I've been experimenting with my pictures. Different angles and lighting and etc. I really wish I had a Canon Rebel XTI but money doesn't agree with me. One day though, but as for now- I love my Nikon.

I just want to express my art and love for it. We're all different artists here, but when I see everyone else's work I feel so behind and don't ]]> http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/I-figured-232131866 http://gabthechief.deviantart.com/journal/I-figured-232131866 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:40:18 PDT I figured. nonadult journals/personal gabthechief http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/a/gabthechief.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 ~gabthechief
Well, I've been sick for the past week so I haven't had the chance to take any new pictures or go on my laptop that much because of the dizziness.

I'm probably going to buy photoshop before the summer is out. But since my dad was laid off he doesn't want to spend much money- but he's going back to work on Monday (yay!) and I'm going to give half of my money to buying photoshop. Good thing about this, is I need it for school and plus I always wanted to do things with photoshop. I miss having it, I had before, but when I was a junior in high school and it was a trial edition. Pooh.

I'm tired, but n ]]>