tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.comments2023-03-22T01:18:48.445-07:00- Garret AJ - Art of Mind -A-typical Brainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-42002841788391182492014-10-03T18:44:01.611-07:002014-10-03T18:44:01.611-07:00Always helpful advice.Always helpful advice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415395120362325535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-43147484780650334822014-02-17T05:38:29.948-08:002014-02-17T05:38:29.948-08:00I'm sorry for your loss. :(I'm sorry for your loss. :(ketelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562901489357539125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-24062688962255766122013-10-08T16:41:03.253-07:002013-10-08T16:41:03.253-07:00The 'rule' that's been holding me back...The 'rule' that's been holding me back recently is the idea that there's a correct way to design - both in terms of the steps taken to get to the final product, and in the specific things we ought to be thinking about when designing and analysing what we've done. How much thought is the right amount of thought, etc. One of the symptoms I suffer for not having gotten a traditional design education. I get so caught up with the notion of 'am I doing this correctly' that I just don't get anything done!<br /><br />Other readers: bear in mind that this symptom might not affect you - many designers make a career without having had a traditional formal design education.<br /><br />Cheers for the post, Garret!Zachary Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166664009690721465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-12374713828854621742013-10-04T00:09:52.232-07:002013-10-04T00:09:52.232-07:00Thank you for these articles, I love how open you ...Thank you for these articles, I love how open you write. Straight from your mind.<br /><br />Almost 2 years ago now I've had my first random lucid dream and woke up in the middle of the night all excited and never felt more energized. Told everybody about my experience until someone referred to it as lucid dreaming, did some research and started the action. Dream journal, reality checks and everything. Soon enough it happened again, ooh that refreshing feeling.<br />One side effect I noticed was that day felt as a dream with less possibilities (dangerous disconnection of reality) where the day become the boring sleep part and the dream becomes your life. I felt I needed to balance that out before things went out of control.<br /><br />I still keep a mental dream journal always replaying what I just dreamed about in the morning and saying it out loud from time to time, but I think the side effects came from the reality check, always doubting reality...<br /><br />This is getting long, sorry :/<br /><br />Anyways what I wanted to say is, keep it under control and stay aware! <br /><br />I'm an even bigger fan of awareness as this also boosts your energy. Idk if you've had those moments when its all clear in your head and you feel connected with everything and suddenly see the big picture (this is called 'Salve corpus amantis' btw).<br />Look up 'the overview effect' and you'll get it :)<br /><br />Again thank you for these awesome posts, <br /><br />Keep going,<br /><br />Elie VerbruggeElie Verbruggehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946119366965667927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-82329880732645188042013-07-11T15:54:31.088-07:002013-07-11T15:54:31.088-07:00Thanks a bunch. I actually write these things to f...Thanks a bunch. I actually write these things to figure out stuff for myself, but it's really great to hear that people are benefiting from them. Thanks for reading!A-typical Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-1433324311624553892013-07-11T15:36:42.177-07:002013-07-11T15:36:42.177-07:00That was one of the most enjoyable blog-reading ex...That was one of the most enjoyable blog-reading experiences I have ever had. I love that you wove a second story around the first to really drive the point. You are great with words and images and I can't wait to read and see more. Thank you for doing what you are doing, and as Barbara said, keep it up!marsdood6https://www.blogger.com/profile/12044933165763894681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-45848271669901221122013-07-11T11:36:15.060-07:002013-07-11T11:36:15.060-07:00Thank you so much. I'll try to keep it up.Thank you so much. I'll try to keep it up.A-typical Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-44685694712320271582013-07-10T11:33:47.332-07:002013-07-10T11:33:47.332-07:00I am not a blogger, nor am I any kind of blog read...I am not a blogger, nor am I any kind of blog reader. But when I found this blog (through following you on DA), I was so impressed I shared it on Facebook and insisted on reading the post on inspiration to my boyfriend (a young musician). This is the first blog I am regularly making time to read. Please keep it up because this is really helpful and relevant to me, and I'm sure that means it's worth something to many others.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704568938925049864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-90873056184021848852013-06-22T18:04:05.652-07:002013-06-22T18:04:05.652-07:00It's the Gordon Ramsey approach (UK not US). T...It's the Gordon Ramsey approach (UK not US). Thanks. A-typical Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-33523651175174589662013-06-20T23:00:32.024-07:002013-06-20T23:00:32.024-07:00As somebody who has taken and given so many critiq...As somebody who has taken and given so many critiques, I think you know what you'r talking about. As you know I'm very guilty too, of the 'compliment sandwich', because I thought it was the best way to approach somebody with respect for their work. But you definetly have a point there. It can be confusing sometimes. Your site is becoming a great resource. Well done ! ;)AlexMorellonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12475860311044784801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-14280652205636489772013-06-13T10:42:24.919-07:002013-06-13T10:42:24.919-07:00great article!!great article!!Mountainwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500880597021910969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-83753982943410136102013-06-07T15:59:54.233-07:002013-06-07T15:59:54.233-07:00Glad to hear it. Treat it like a habit you want to...Glad to hear it. Treat it like a habit you want to form and you'll be doing on the regular in no time. A-typical Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-22139425358903128212013-06-07T03:05:14.726-07:002013-06-07T03:05:14.726-07:00Thanks AJ,
I needed a reminder on this. I'm ...Thanks AJ,<br /><br />I needed a reminder on this. I'm guilty of not working very efficiently. I've been meaning to take more care and pay more attention to the process and your blog has me in the proper mindset for that now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860071901327540715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-15898031927533268572013-05-18T18:41:19.527-07:002013-05-18T18:41:19.527-07:00Just found your blog. I don't usually leave co...Just found your blog. I don't usually leave comments, but this post along with the others I just saw are absolutely worthwhile and informative. Great work here. Top notch. Please don't stop posting. Matt Paquinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527640198556184645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-47080624212680253172013-04-14T23:14:12.995-07:002013-04-14T23:14:12.995-07:00I'm glad I could help. I'm not the most so...I'm glad I could help. I'm not the most sociable person either. This is they kind of info that helped me get over it in this settings. So I pass that on to you. A-typical Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-77058436729291856192013-04-09T20:17:04.098-07:002013-04-09T20:17:04.098-07:00Really, really appreciate the roadmap of social bu...Really, really appreciate the roadmap of social business interactions for the terminally awkward - I'm not sure why it's always so terrifying, but you've laid out a good framework for making it more manageable. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356277718811212782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-44006630404276392352013-04-05T09:50:12.744-07:002013-04-05T09:50:12.744-07:00There are lots of art team members there to meet. ...There are lots of art team members there to meet. A lot of the booths where looking for in-house positions, but I did make several contacts for contract work. I can't telly you how it worked out, because the event just happened and the dust still needs to settle. Also, right now I'm very busy on a project I love, so even if someone where to contact me I would have to tell them they need to wait. though next time I find myself out of work I know who to email. A-typical Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-747369388361534042013-04-04T19:06:21.368-07:002013-04-04T19:06:21.368-07:00Nice Post Garret, very good idea about making a li...Nice Post Garret, very good idea about making a little note map in a sketchbook, I'm going to have to steal that idea. how was the GDC for meeting art directors for freelance work? Especially in the world of 2d concept art focusing on creature design?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630838114257894524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-71268644866427707102013-02-03T15:42:12.360-08:002013-02-03T15:42:12.360-08:00Sorry bout that. Sorry bout that. A-typical Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-45984001684092801142013-02-01T10:40:57.970-08:002013-02-01T10:40:57.970-08:00Rock on, Garret! Great entry. I'm glad you a...Rock on, Garret! Great entry. I'm glad you are thinking of this stuff, because it gives me a headache. ;)Mark Molchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13820215011894235760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-91087633877822413472013-01-23T10:33:24.194-08:002013-01-23T10:33:24.194-08:00Glad I could help!Glad I could help!A-typical Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-50629542611510667152013-01-18T14:44:05.039-08:002013-01-18T14:44:05.039-08:00Thanks for these posts Garret really enjoying the ...Thanks for these posts Garret really enjoying the read, definitely giving me an insight into good learning techniques, thankyou! <br />I'm gonna grab myself a load of good ink pens and try and ween myself to make less mistakes cause i use a rubber a whole lot and that needs to change!<br />Thanks again!<br />-MattKatastrophimatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01872939467391474084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-3075332856547934182013-01-07T21:32:55.414-08:002013-01-07T21:32:55.414-08:00Thanks for catching those. I'm no good at that...Thanks for catching those. I'm no good at that kinda stuff. It's almost like I need an editor. A-typical Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884223948859972015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-8082866656638368382013-01-07T02:42:41.068-08:002013-01-07T02:42:41.068-08:00Can't believe there arent any comments yet. Al...Can't believe there arent any comments yet. All these posts are really great, they really give me something to think about.<br />A really nice site to pop in and visit. Thanks for putting these up :)Jaikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568758226861423446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336735284076780256.post-19126840654475731252013-01-04T03:33:41.202-08:002013-01-04T03:33:41.202-08:00Typos : lessen - lesson
Robert lannone For...Typos : lessen - lesson<br /> Robert lannone For His*<br />;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10068263886052658185noreply@blogger.com