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Corynne Fish Bio by corynnefish

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:52:34 EST

Life

Corynne Fish was born in Virginia, where she lived until moving to Grand Haven Michigan to attend high school. She would later move to Chicago to attend the prestigious DePaul University. Corynne will be graduating from DePaul in 2012, completing a degree in international studies with concentrations in Political Economy, Post-Colonialism and Global Cities.

Education

Corynne Fish attended Grand Haven High School in Michigan until graduating with honors in 2008. While in High School, Corynne achieved a number of distinctions and honors. While attending Grand Haven, Corynne was elected Class Secretary every year until graduations. She also participated in the Student Senate, the National Honor Society, and the Catalina Club. During her senior year, she participated in the Chamber Choir Championship and served as Co-Captain of the Dance Team.

Corynne attended DePaul University starting in 2008. Here, she studies a large range of subjects to complement her major in International Studies. Her coursework has included forays into European integration Globalization, International Economics, Critical Theory, and Cultural Analysis.

Like her high school education, Corynnes college experience has been marked by notable achievements. She was a member of Depaul Universities oldest Sorority, Delta Zeta Theta Theta. She has made the Deans list every year since attending DePaul, and has contributed over 50 hours to community service in the Chicago area.

Employment

In addition to her extensive volunteer work, Corynne Fish has become active in several fields. While attending DePaul, she worked as a nanny for a local Chicago family. Here, she became experienced in providing high-quality care for young children.

Corynne currently works through DePaul as a correspondent and Publication Design Editor for the student-run International Studies Newsletter: INTerrupted Silence. This widely-recognized newsletter features insightful articles dedicated to international awareness. Corynne has had a significant impact of the current popularity and quality of the newsletter.

Corynne will be graduating in 2012. She is currently considering options for future employment.

I won in the Lombardy Fair! 2011! by wiccawitch4

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:10:08 EST

I won the Lombardy fair again this year! This year I won 8! first place ribbons!!!! 2 second place ribbons and and 1 Third place ribbon. This year I won highest points in class! i got a certificate and won two hours with Richard Sands! and well known Photographer here where i live. here are the categories and my winning photos:

I won first place with:

Theme: Youve got the cutest little baby face!

Photo: Baby Buddha http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/3800769#/d45sh3f

Theme: Boo, dressed for Halloween.

Photo: Witch http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/5314330?offset=24#/d2ww7oh

Theme: Architectural detail on an old building- close up.

Photo: Looking Up http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/3800762#/d45sjw5

Theme: Black and white, any subject

Photo: Home http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/25475953#/d2r5n5u

Theme: Autumn splendor.

Photo: Autumn Suger Shack 3 http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/3800762#/d2b610m

Theme: Close up of hard working hands

Photo: Hard Working Hands http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/25475953#/d45soal

Theme: Artwork - any medium matted or framed.

Photo: Grass Dancer Sketch http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d41vcxa

Theme: Black and white or sepia photo of your favorite subject

Photo: Peaceful http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/25475953#/d2utsqo

I won second place with:

Theme: Inside the barn

Photo: Inside The Barn http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/3800762#/d45shsd

Theme: You are my hero.

Photo: My Hero http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/3800769#/d45sj3s

I won third place with:

Theme: All geared up! A close up of mechanical parts.

Photo: Geared Up http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/3800762#/d45sngt

Inception8 at Daz3d by inception8

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:54:51 EST

About a month ago now I finally got around to submitting something to Daz3d as a product. I got in. To top it off they bought both products from me outright. How cool is that. They're going to give both of them away as a weekly freebie. I'm still a vendor at Renderosity and RDNA (whom I'll be submitting more to). After having been mostly an fascinated onlooker for many years I think it's pretty sweet.

I Won Again! by wiccawitch4

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:54:43 EST

I won the Lombardy fair Photography Contest Again this year!(2010). I won 4 first place, 2 second place, and 3 third place entries.

I won first place with:

Theme:Tea Party

Photo:Tea Time http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/#/d2vj0df

Theme:Architectural detail on an old building

Photo:The Broom Makers Cottage http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2vj4z0

Theme: Digital before and after shot using manipulation - 2 photos required use Photoshop

Photo: Before shot - Barn Window http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/barn-window-173902808

Photo: After shot - Fragments of Time http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2r5mbs

Theme:All geared up - close up of mechanical parts

Photo:Something Mechanical http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/#/d2viv5d

I won second place with:

Theme:Inside the barn

Photo:A Break in Time http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/A-Break-in-Time-172997711

Theme:Artwork - any medium

Photo:Landscape http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/Landscape-85949274

I won third place with:

Theme:hard working hands

Photo:Hard Working Hand http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2vjb1d

Theme:Still life shot of arranged garden vegetables

Photo:Veggies http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2vjbo7

Theme: Outdoor winter scene

Photo: Stretching http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d1vm8pf

I won the Lombardy fair Photography Contest last year (2009). I won 4 first place entries and 3 second place entries.

I won first place with:

Theme:Remember when....old cars and trucks

Photo:Keystone Kops http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/Keystone-Kops-85450723

Theme:Architectural detail on an old building

Photo:A Doorway in Time http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/A-Doorway-in-Time-99048466

Theme:My best friend

Photo:My Best Friend http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/My-Best-Friend-86113321

Theme:All dressed up

Photo:All Dressed Up photo http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/All-Dressed-Up-138755492

I won second place with:

Theme:Trick or treat

Photo:Trick-or-Treat http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/Good-Little-Witch-85662081

Theme: Outdoor winter scene

Photo: Cold Kiss http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/Cold-Kiss-113867465

Theme:rocks and water

Photo:At the Rivers Edge http://mastersphotography.deviantart.com/art/At-the-Rivers-Edge-99049250

Becoming A Successful Single by angelieg

Wed, 19 May 2010 22:08:37 EST

Being single is a problem that affects a great number of people. What is it about being single that makes people feel bad? Why are people ashamed of being single? We typically go by what we see around us. Messages about couplehood are everywhere. The message that were being fed is that being single should be kept to a short amount of time or avoided altogether if possible, and that you should do everything that you can to find someone. In order to become a successful single, you must be able to recognize and resist the forces at work that make you feel bad about being single. One of the biggest misconceptions in our society today is that you need to be a in a relationship in order to have a happy and meaningful life. However, satisfaction and singleness are not mutually exclusive. Life doesnt have to be a difficult and depressing ordeal just because you are single.

Every one of us strives to be happy and fulfilled. However, too many people make the mistake in thinking that they need a special someone in their lives in order to be happy. If you feel that youre not worth anything unless you are part of a couple, then you wont be. On the other hand, if you decide that your time as a single is a great opportunity to be yourself and make yourself happy, youll find single life much more fulfilling.A positive attitude will be your key to finding happiness in being single. Just like everything else in life, being happy as a single person can be learned, and the learning can be fun as long as you look at it as a positive experience.

Being single is only a problem if you let it be a problem. There is no reason to be depressed or embarrassed about being single. Its affected me for a good portion of my life, and sometimes still does to this day. I used to believe that it wasnt possible to be happy while being single. I couldnt and wouldnt accept being single. Now Ive learned otherwise. You can let the term single make you think of all the negative stereotypes associated with being single, or you can use the power that you, and only you, have to inspire and encourage yourself to become a successful single. There are many singles out there that have overcome our situations and led happy and fulfilling lives. The problem is not that we are single; the problem is our negative views about being single. Les Brown said, You are the only real obstacle in your path to a fulfilling life.

WORK!!! by Jada178

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:10:33 EST

I started my work experience in January!I think that's amazing. I know it seems so strage but I feel like that!I'm a graphic designer and communication designer!I like my job and I like the place where I work in this moment! But it's just a stage and it will end in a month...I hope I'll find another place quickly because I'm not able to stay at home doing nothing! My creative strain would suffer!So tell me GOOD LUCK!!!or as we say in Italy IN BOCCA AL LUPO!!!!

Inception 8 at Renderosity (Vendor) by inception8

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:08:31 EST

In case anyone didn't know last year in February I became a vendor at Renderosity. I just finished my 1 year anniversary as a vendor there.

Very soon -silver- and I are releasing a character together with some funky scifi-ish skin textures made by myself; everyday skin/makeup/etc by silver entitled Masakr 7 "Nightmare". I have a plan to make more which is why it carries the Masakr 7 title. 7 to be exact.

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Inception8 Poser props in the Renderosity Marketplace:

- Inception8 Renderosity Store

Individual Collections:

- Ghost Machine Collection

- Ghost Machine Collection Shades of Xion

- Ghost Machine Collection Atomic Valentine

- Core Collection Winterland

- Core Collection 1 Point 5

- Core Collection Rivet Grrrlz

- Core Collection Zombie Nights

- Core Collection Fab Disc Goth Edition

- Core Collection Fab Disc

- Core Collection Kross

- Core Collection CyGoggles

- Core Collection Celtic Knotworks

- Core Collection Pentacles

- Core Collection Volume Two

- Core Collection Body Mod

- Core Collection Volume One

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Incidently making Poser props and selling them at Rendo has basically saved my life after having previously lost my job and then the ensuing onslaught of the recession.

Want to know the secrets of success? Here they are. by jmark

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:37:21 EST

There are 10 secrets of success.Here they are-

1.How you think is everything.

2.Decide on your dreams and goals.

3.Take action.

4.Never stop learning.

5.Be persistent and work hard.

6.Learn to analyze details.

7.Focus your time and money.

8.Dont be afraid to innovate; be different.

9.Communicate with people effectively.

10.Be honest and dependable; take responsibility for what you do.

Try it in your life it really works..........

Lombardy fair Photography Contest by wiccawitch4

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:48:57 EST

I won the Lombardy fair Photography Contest!!!!!!!!! 4 first place entries and 3 second place entries!!!! I placed in 7 of the ten categories that I entered. The categories were:

Remember when....old cars and trucks which I won first place with my Keystone Kops Photo.

Architectural detail on an old building which I won first place with my photo A Doorway in Time.

My best friend which I won first place with my photo My Best Friend.

All dressed up which I won first place with my All Dressed Up photo.

Trick or treat which I won second place with my photo Trick-or-Treat.

Outdoor winter scene which I won second place with my photo Cold Kiss.

rocks and water which I won second place with my photo At the Rivers Edge.

Need HELP ! by tiboat8h

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:07:48 EST

Hi everybody,

I need you for just a few seconds to help me win a new camera.

You just have to go there : http://www.concours-photo-fnac.com/albums/tiboat8h00-a-travers-loeil-de-la-carpe.html

and vote for me if you like of course

Please

Thx thx thx

Stress comes even without work! by Oson_the_Unsound

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 01:38:02 EST

I'm really stressed these days....

I'm supposed to be finding work, but can't find anything that'd suit me. I'm not very good at putting my head down and obeying and wasting my life pushing a broom, but it seems like these days that's all the work there is. I've got problems with motivation and authority and all the shit you have to be good at to be a successful employee, so it's been real tough. Everyone already works the jobs I want. Worse, I applied at UPS, got an interview, and then they didn't call me back. I was sure I nailed it, but I got a quick look at a sheet that said that 3 people had been before me, so I thought that one of them got it. But then I went on the jobfinder website I'd found their ad on and it was back up! So I was like "WTF, I want that job! CALL ME BACK"... sometimes unexplainable stuff happens.

I also seem to have lost my phone. I can't hear the ring, and I'm sure the battery will run out and that'll be all she wrote. FUCK. I might have gotten a call back about that job (probably not), but can't even return the call!!

And I was walking to my doctors' appointment today and my headphones suddenly shorted out!! And now they play, but won't play bass. FUCK, I bought them pretty recently, I hate it when this happens!

I feel like things are out of control, as usual. I'm supposed to be dealing with my crippling social anxiety, but don't really know how to do it. It's like this huge hill that I'm just supposed to get over, but I don't know how. I'm supposed to spend time with people but can't. I hate this, man. Life's so fucking stressful, I keep just wanting to hide from it. I'm going to go walk around and apply to places again tomorrow. FUCK I hate work! I can never find work I like or that I'm good at...

I guess I'm saying that being an adult is rough.

Another semester ends... by DianaKT

Thu, 14 May 2009 21:56:04 EST

Last week were the last days of class, and my final critiques for my studio classes. The critiques I had were for Ceramics II, Printmaking I, and Painting II.

In both Printmaking and Ceramics II, we had to present all the works done during the semester. Both were very successful not only for me, but also for all my classmates . Both teachers were very happy with all our pieces and said it had been one of the most successful semesters in a while .

As for Painting II, the final assignment was to do a landscape, and so I presented my "Bridge to Education" painting. I didn't really receive the feedback I wanted from my teacher. He only said that I had overused the white but he appreciated the effort I put into it. Pretty lousy I must say.

Still, it was very fun to paint that landscape . I would have liked to spend more time in it and give it more details to the foreground (it was the last thing I did, and I kind of rushed it in the end to finish it.) It was very fun because I had the experience of having to take the easel, paint, brushes, and my stuff from inside the painting room all the way to the location where I was going to paint (which was the hallway on the second floor of a building, meaning I had to take the elevator). On the way I had to cross a street twice and bear with the noise made by the wheels on the easel rolling over brick paths, as well as strong wind. It was quite an adventure!

Well, now that I'm done, I'll have to find the time to get to do some more artwork since I'll start helping my mom with her business full time(she runs a bead shop). I want to at least get to do a good bunch of business cards during these summer vacations .

What about freelancing? by kardozin

Tue, 5 May 2009 19:37:35 EST

Hi! I'm new here, and kinda new in the freelancing thing. I startet my "solo" career in this january, and what can I say, it's going really good, hard at the begining, with the client hunting and those things.

I wanna know about you people!... are any of you a freelancer? what do you do, how's going, since when?... come on people, let's share our experiences...

Illustrating my second children's book! by Swandieve

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:47:05 EST

So I just finished meeting with a lady for illustrating a children's book.

It went so well. We really clicked and are both so pumped up and excited to get started. ..! We don't have money so I'll be doing a few things (including a webpage) on spec to promote and get some money raised. Between her family and friends, and my family and friends, we should be able to get it.

It's funny because we're talking about how to raise money, and then I realized halfway through the conversation that we're talking about how to raise money... for ME. Lulu.com is a printing company where you don't have to pay any self-publishing fees up front... they Print On Demand-- They have the book on file, and if somebody orders the book, they print it. The person who buys the book pays for the cost of printing and the author/illustrator's commission. It's a great system, and you still get an ISBN #.

So all this money we're raising? It's just for me. So I can draw the book and make her dreams come true. Doesn't that sound crazy?

So we'll be doing promotion and our sponsors are not without their perks. Our ideas are not quite concrete yet but basically, 10 bucks gets your name in the back of the book, 50 bucks gets a little character in the book (like if you want a purple snail)... 100 bucks gets a larger character who is named after you. Something like that ... Something that will just be fun for everybody all around.

She and I were on such an even keel with the book... she understood the need for white space and was relieved to hear that I did too... she wanted the words to do fun things like curve around and I was excited to hear that.... She loves how my work is slightly "warped"-- which is something I didn't get to express quite as much with the first children's book I did. So I felt comfortable to break out the sketchbooks with some of my more twisted drawings. ... OH and she is DEFINITELY not a comic sans kind of girl. Scooooorrrrree!

She also acknowledged that I have lots of different styles, and wanted to come up with her own trademark style for her series, which I am excited for. Kind of like how Quentin Blake is associated with Roald Dahl, and Dr.Seuss has his own distinct style... the Bernstein Bears... like that. So this is great because I've been wanting to experiment more with mixing traditional and digital. My first book was all in photoshop, and after a while it felt stifling to me. I wanted to get away and start drawing outside in the sun! I also felt like I lost a lot of my own voice because of that. So if I can set up a good drawing/scan/coloring/drawing system that would be awesome.

I love how she listened to me and wanted to address how to make this the best experience for both of us. And yeah. Good meeting. I am excited because i really wanted a fun summer project. I need to work so much so that i can buy a car and move out, it was seeming like it was just gonna be work work work and living like I'm broke broke broke so I can save save save.

eeee!!

Hey Artician by kman

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:54:58 EST

It feels like it's been ages since I've spent quality time on Artician. Is there any hope of becoming nearly as active in the near future, afraid not. My time has become ever so prioritized, and as sad as it is I'm as far from Art as I'll ever be. Two years ago I made the decision to program video games, and I am five months away from living my dream (well getting paid for it).

I started final project last week. Essentially it marks the end of our education, and now begins a different form of learning. The kind others are only privileged to experience in the industry or in post grad studies. We'll be pitching two game ideas this Wed, one of which will be fleshed out into a Game Bible, accompanied by Gantt charts, intense UML diagrams, and than development into a polished product (well I hope). Despite lack of final exams, coding labs, we are busier than ever. I particularly took on the role as project officer, and my main job has been to keep the team on track (I was lucky enough to be part of the ultimate dream team of programmers, and this has been largely a non-issue). But I think most importantly my job has been to motivate and inspire others.

My approach has never involved, criticism (constructive or not), and it has always been about hands off leadership. In certain cases this is very dangerous, and I would recommend this for everyone. My method is based on inspiration. I work hard everyday, and don't ask the same of others. If you wait long enough, people begin to feel uneasy, and soon enough you'll be shocked and amazed at the sort of things that they will do without even saying a word. I think the job of any project leader is to do one thing and one thing only. Make the job of other easier, and more productive. As long as you can justify what your doing as such, your safe, and in time you'll gain the sort of respect that doesn't go away. Better yet, you make friends.

I've got a new website up btw.

http://www.michaelkofman.com/

It's in development-ish, I don't do web design anymore, and I actually had to spend a good minute to get back into CSS yet alone learn some PHP (I just can't take it seriously, no matter how hard I try). Hopefully in the coming months I'll beef it up just a bit, and feed my obsession for perfection.

My immediate goals are to drive the game project forward, and keep up with my other duties ( a Mars based education game for NASA, a research internship for AI, and the ever difficult task of maintaining a proper living environment; cooking, cleaning, laundry, paying the bills ).

I hope that Artician is doing well without me trolling the forums and new submissions. Eric is a great guy that is determined and I'd go as far as to say destined for great things. Along with Henry, one of the few people who I can truly be myself around, I wish you guys the best and of course keep on doing what you guys do!