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SkillsUSA Competition

Journal Entry: Thu May 1, 2008, 1:48 PM


SkillsUSA


Well I didn't mention it before, but I won first place in the Regionals Competition for Advertising Design. I didn't place at all last year so I was very pleased about that. SkillsUSA is a national organization comprised of students (high school or college age) and teachers preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. There's about 93 areas of competition. I'm participating in it through the technical school I've been attending commercial art at.

I just returned after 3 days for the Florida State competition and am still a little high on the fact that I placed first again! I felt pleased with what I did in the competition so I was comfortable knowing that even if I didn't win, I wouldn't have any major regrets. I don't let myself compete to win but to do my best and try to enjoy the challenge. Winning is a nice bonus....

Though now I'm nervous since it means I get to go on to Nationals held in Kansas City for a week. I heard there'll be about 7,000 competing this year across the 93 areas of competition o.O. I just don't want to feel like I'm going by myself. At least there's one other girl who I met and roomed with at state that won and will hopefully be going too. It's uncertain what teacher or chaperone will go (for the benefit of the high school girl goine... apparently I don't need one). Even if I'm an adult, I still feel like a kid on so many levels XD And it usually takes a friend to get me out of the house to go to go places (let alone unfamiliar ones) and I know they have a lot of events planned. As is, the first thing I plan for on a trip is what books to bring and what manga and anime to put on my laptop and iPod....

I also haven't flown on an airplane since I was 5 years old. All I remember is my ears popping. ^^ Oh well... I'm apprehensive but excited about the idea of having a paid trip to kansas city even if it is to compete. So I'll probably go. Seems like something I would regret if I didn't go for the experience. I just hope I can still manage to find a graphic design job ASAP.... I'll be done with school by the end of May!

I'm soooo jealous though. Not that I'd expect to win out of 50 people across the nation, but last year the WORLD competition was in JAPAN??! That's so unfair... at least if it was this year I could dream a little.... T_T


:iconstargraphix: ~StarGraphix For anyone who is interested, I actually created another gallery on DA solely for my graphic design work. Just check out StarGraphix!




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Devious Information

  • Current Age: 21
  • Current Residence: In a land of sunshine!...otherwise known as Florida.
  • Interests: Christian; Art.Writing.Graphics.AMVs.Anime
  • Favourite movie: The Slipper and the Rose
  • Favourite genre of music: J-music.Rock.Classical.Oldies.Christian
  • Favourite poet or writer: KaraDalkey.DianaWynneJones.StephanieMeyer
  • Favourite style or digital art: Anime/manga or fantasy realism.
  • MP3 player of choice: iPod
  • Favourite game: Kingdom Hearts
  • Personal Quote: Chibis make the world a better place.
  • Tools of the Trade: Procreate-Painter-Classic.Tablet.Tech Pens.Acrylics

Devious Comments

~TenkenSmile:iconTenkenSmile: 2 days 4 hours ago
Very nice gallery!!!!
*StarMasayume:iconStarMasayume: Apr 23, 2008, 6:19:33 PM
Ah thanks for stopping by! I was happy to meet you today :heart:

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~trameda:icontrameda: Apr 23, 2008, 1:51:50 PM
Hello Starmasayume. I saw you drawing at your job today and I got you card and am looking up your devianart page! ^^ Awsome job! I'm just a beginner when it comes to digital coloring, but your art looks great!
~Vallia:iconVallia: Apr 19, 2008, 6:53:03 PM
welcome~ nice to meet u~

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~DawningBloodMoon:iconDawningBloodMoon: Apr 13, 2008, 6:33:01 PM
:D hey!!!! how are you doing lately?
~lorienfairy:iconlorienfairy: Apr 12, 2008, 6:52:00 AM
Thank you for telling me, I'll definitely enter >w<
If you haven't seen them yet, they are in my gallery. There are 3 of them, if you want I can email you the original files or send them to you via gaiaonline. Whichever, and whenever you want them.
*StarMasayume:iconStarMasayume: Apr 10, 2008, 6:16:21 PM
Oh I remember your username... and sure I'd like to see the sketches you did :D I'll probably have a 3rd contest for Midnite and Star in the next year and you're always free to submit if it you missed the previous.

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*StarMasayume:iconStarMasayume: Apr 10, 2008, 6:14:47 PM
Hehe well nice to see you on here too!

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~lorienfairy:iconlorienfairy: Apr 10, 2008, 12:42:03 PM
Hello, Star.
You probably don't remember me, but I go as the same name on Gaiaonline. I was going to enter an art contest for your characters, Star and Midnight on Gaiaonline in 2006, but I never got around to scanning the pictures.

I don't know if you're still interested, but I finally uploaded the images I drew of your characters.
They're only sketches, since I also never coloured them, but I figured you may still like them. I apologize for the delay and my procrastination. =w="

I hope to hear from you soon! ^^

- lorienfairy
~DawningBloodMoon:iconDawningBloodMoon: Mar 27, 2008, 7:39:54 PM
omg you have a deviantart lolz. I saw this under your name in your profile on your website. :D wicked cool
~kyubbigurl13:iconkyubbigurl13: Mar 13, 2008, 5:22:24 PM Mood: Joy
No prob! And no, it was on Tuesday

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*StarMasayume:iconStarMasayume: Mar 12, 2008, 7:48:42 PM
Thank you! :thanks:

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*StarMasayume:iconStarMasayume: Mar 12, 2008, 7:48:25 PM
Crowded or not, it was great sharing the table with you guys! And I love all the pretty art I got from you and am showing it off. First con is usually more a learning experience and you'll get into the feel of the artist alley pretty quickly! You're art is awesome too. I'll see you around DA and hopefully we'll meet again at another con :)

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*StarMasayume:iconStarMasayume: Mar 12, 2008, 7:44:23 PM
Thank you and glad you stopped by!

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*StarMasayume:iconStarMasayume: Mar 12, 2008, 7:43:54 PM Mood: Optimism
Hi! Was it today that I met you? I end up meeting a lot of people at Busch Gardens -_- Though I think I remember you. Thanks for checking my site and commenting :hug:

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~thelivingchimera:iconthelivingchimera: Mar 12, 2008, 1:20:33 PM
i saw you at megacon an i just love your art ^_^

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~kyubbigurl13:iconkyubbigurl13: Mar 12, 2008, 8:59:41 AM Mood: Joy
Hi! ^^
Remember me? From Busch Gardens in Florida? I like ur website!

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~HADES32:iconHADES32: Mar 11, 2008, 6:41:35 AM
hi
how r u?

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*Soap-Committee:iconSoap-Committee: Mar 9, 2008, 5:43:56 PM
Hello Sarah, it's Rebecca! Thanks to you I've learned a heck of a lot about Artist Alley stuff - thank you for sharing your endless table knowledge, and for putting up with me whining all day (re: "waaaaah I'm too poor," or "waaaaaah I'm too busy"). I loved getting to see your beautiful work - I have it displayed it on my wall! :D
*lilith-lips:iconlilith-lips: Mar 3, 2008, 6:06:07 AM
Such a cute style you have here~ >w< :heart: Gotta watch ya!

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~3bilC4y:icon3bilC4y: Feb 23, 2008, 8:46:21 PM
Hello there! You have an amazing gallery :) Your style and composition and everything is just beautiful. Great work!
*watch*

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~sHinjiKari:iconsHinjiKari: Feb 12, 2008, 11:37:41 AM
Hi^^

Thanks for the :+fav:!

C ya ;]!

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*StarMasayume:iconStarMasayume: Feb 9, 2008, 10:55:23 PM
Which drawing is it? If it is the Midnite and Star Chibis, I should have the original art for that in my gallery that you can fav :nod:

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~chicharon:iconchicharon: Feb 3, 2008, 8:31:47 PM
nyo-rooo~!!! i used the acct for my gaia art ^^ ahahaha! gomen! ^^; but im also buta-chan there... ehehehe....

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