Do you want to be unique?
STAND OUT?
Go against the flock?
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This sheep is not afraid to be different and think outside of the box. No more of those comfy green pastures we’re all used to.
GREAT!
MY STORY
I suppose I should begin by introducing myself. My name is Gabi and I’m a young designer and illustrator living in Canada. Professionally, I go by Black Sheep Design and specialize in illustration. I stared practicing illustration when I was in elementary school. It became an obsession for me and I began researching and teaching myself new techniques.
While I did try taking art classes outside of school I found that I was able to teach myself a greater amount and far more interesting assortment of things. While in elementary school I would often carry all of my how to draw books with me anywhere I went. Not good for my back but I liked to have my references nearby at all times.
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In high school I was introduced to photography, videography and video and photo editing. I really enjoyed doing these things and decided to pursue them as my future career. I ended up taking one year of Photography, one year of Interactive Media Design and finally I found my place in Graphic Design. While I love designing, photography and photo manipulation, illustration is still my favorite.
Of the programs we’ve learned to use over the course of Graphic Design, Photoshop has always been my favorite. I still remember my first time using Photoshop. In high school Communications Technology we had to Photoshop Elmo’s head onto a member of parliament. I was hooked from there. By my final year of high school I took my Co-op with the Communications Technology teacher and was able to teach new students to take photos and edit them, hopefully inspiring a new generation of Graphic Designers.
