Owen Williams’ Post

This new trend of every designer becoming a self appointed teacher/influencer is kind of nuts. I see designers posting tutorials teaching 100% incorrect ways of executing things. I know art school/college doesn't teach great production skills, but I think if you're going to be sharing knowledge publicly, maybe confirming it's the right way to do something should be part of that process. #themoreyouknow

"Exciting times ahead as I dive into some new personal projects! Before stepping into my career as an illustrator, I studied science in college and spent time teaching middle school math and science. Now, I'm challenging myself to explore creative projects that push me beyond my usual comfort zone. It's all about growth and staying curious! I’m looking forward to blending my love for science with editorial work, and I’m thrilled to see where this journey takes me. Here’s to embracing the unknown and staying inspired by the world around us. #Editorial #ScienceIllustration #WomenInSTEM #WomenWhoDraw #EditorialIllustration #CreativeGrowth #STEMInspiration"

If you haven't already downloaded my free guide 'How to avoid the top 10 mistakes that stop you getting into art school' then please do...link in the first comment. 👇 Because this is no. 3 and now is about the time when we start to think about our ideas, what's worth working on, what's not. And the temptation to throw out all the bad ideas it huge! We want it gone. No trace of bad work HOWEVER. This bad work, or 'ugly work' as one student referred to it last year - I love language differences is really IMPORTANT. When you create your digital portfolio for Uni/Art School submissions they want to see the whole process, not just the good stuff but what you've done in developing your ideas. SO this does mean you need to show some of the not so good stuff. It is quite difficult to allow yourself to do this though, especially without support. If you want to learn more about how you can embrace the essential process and use the early idea generating stages with confidence and less stress, to strengthen your portfolio, please download the guide (link in first comment 👇) or PM me for a complimentary call about working together to get this nailed. . . #embracemistakes #mistakes #learnfrommistakes #artportfolio #development #sketchbook #creativeprocess #ideas #portfoliopreparation #artschool #artcollege #artist #mentor #arttutor #artteacher #alevelart #higherart #advancedhigherart #arttips #artadvice

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On Personal Projects: Recently, a friend dubbed me "the queen of opportunities," and I must admit—it gave my ego a little boost! But more importantly, it validated my habit of working on personal projects. Many art mentors have shared a common thread in their journey: they didn’t wait for opportunities to come knocking; they created them through personal projects with tangible goals. Whether it's regularly posting motion graphics with a specific aesthetic, sharing themed recipes, or writing a poem a day, these creative disciplines push artists to grow, find their style, and challenge their limits.These projects transform you as an artist and give you something concrete to showcase in your portfolio. In October 2019, I had the chance to participate in Inktober—a tradition where artists create a drawing every day in October. Wanting to merge my personal interests, I themed each drawing around a book I was deeply engaged with at the time: Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples by Linda Tuhiwai Smith. The book is rich in its exploration of decolonizing research practices, touching on history, philosophy, and the politics of knowledge creation. After four years of cramming medical science into my brain, diving into this was a shift. But translating complex concepts from the book into visual images made the material more accessible and memorable. By the end of the month, I not only had a deeper understanding of decolonizing epistemology—reframing how we study and understand the world—but I had also sharpened my visual communication skills. This project even led to new opportunities, like creating and teaching DEI/IDEA curriculums, as it showcased my ability to translate complex ideas into digestible, visual content. Personal projects aren’t just about self-expression; they’re about transformation and creating your own opportunities. 💡✨ #PersonalProjects #Inktober2019 #DecolonizingMethodologies #CreativeGrowth #VisualStorytelling #DEICurriculum #SelfDirectedLearning #ArtAsActivism #OpportunityQueen #CreativeJourney #ArtistsOfLinkedIn #MultidisciplinaryArtist #ArtistPortfolio #CreateOpportunities

What’s an #uncheatable, authentic #assesment look like in #socialstudies? Editorial illustrations like my student’s award-winning piece published in The New York Times! This project was created as part of a challenge from the NYT during the pandemic, asking students to use a medium of their choice to express their lives during lockdown. Some students wrote essays and poetry, others created photographs or paintings. My student riffed on his passion for the LEGO Group animation to generate this still image. Giving students a choice in how they express their ideas not only fosters a culture of trust, but gives students a multimodal learning experience communicating ideas in media most appropriate for the concept--sometimes we need to go beyond words. Like political cartoons, editorial illustrations are HARD! They require deep, critical thinking, an understanding of context, a grasp of poetic devices like irony and metaphor. Assignments like this aren't a nice-to-have reward once 'real work' is finished. They ARE the assignment--a framework that provides purpose for our curriculum and skills. See more examples and case studies of evidence-based, classroom tested digital story projects for #humanities #languagearts #matheducation and #scienceeducation in my forthcoming book: https://amzn.to/3mr1iIC #education #multimodal #educationinnovation #artseducation #StorytellingWithPurpose ISTE ASCD

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Somewhere along my career journey in art direction and graphic design, I heard about School of Visual Arts' D-Crit Program - MA Design Research, Writing & Criticism. "The two-semester MA in Design Research, Writing & Criticism provides intensive instruction in techniques for analyzing design and its cultural and environmental implications." I just attended an excellent info session and this is something I would absolutely LOVE to pursue. Here's the link to the program: https://lnkd.in/eCnqp4f4 The price tag is my only deterrent; however I'm still checking it out. The program's tuition is listed at $27,450 per semester, so.. $54,900 total. There are some financial aid and scholarship options which I'll certainly be exploring. (I am most definitely not interested in taking out any more student loans in this economy.) I'm curious to hear from my network: --> Have you done continuing education and found it beneficial in your career? --> Do you feel a Master of Arts degree is worth the financial investment? (Personally, I'm certain it will be worth the time investment.) --> This program seems unique! Does anyone know of any other programs similar to this one, with focus on design research, criticism and writing? Especially if there's a journalism component, as I've been exploring and learning in that world. Thanks in advance to anyone who feels like sharing!