So, I’ve been messing around with this “artistic director” idea, and let me tell you, it’s been a ride. I started with absolutely zero clue, just a vague notion of wanting to be, you know, creative.
Getting Started
First things first, I googled “what does an artistic director even do?” Turns out, it’s a pretty broad term. It could be anything from theater to film to, well, anything involving art, I guess. I decided to focus on visual arts, since that’s what I’m most familiar with.
- Brainstormed like crazy. What kind of visuals did I want to create? What story did I want to tell?
- Scribbled down some ideas. Mostly stick figures, to be honest.
- Looked at a bunch of art online for inspiration. A lot of it was way beyond my skill level, but hey, a guy can dream, right?
The Messy Middle
Then came the hard part: actually making something. I picked a simple project – designing a poster for a fictional event. Sounds easy, right? Wrong.
I struggled with the layout. I moved things around a million times. I changed the colors, the fonts, everything. It looked terrible. Like a toddler had gotten loose with some crayons.I kept change and change.
Figuring It Out (Kind Of)
After a lot of trial and error (mostly error), I finally started to get the hang of it. I realized I needed to focus on the basics: composition, color theory, typography. Stuff I should have probably learned before I started, but whatever.
I watched some tutorials. I read some articles. I even practiced making simple shapes and color palettes. It was slow going, but I could see some improvement. I tryed to follow a good-looking work and do the same things.
The (Almost) Finished Product
I’m still not totally happy with the poster, but it’s definitely better than where I started. It’s not going to win any awards, but it’s something. And that’s the point, right? To create something, even if it’s not perfect. Keep learning. Keep creating.
So, that’s my journey into being an “artistic director” so far. It’s been messy, frustrating, and occasionally rewarding. Would I do it again? Probably. Am I any good at it? Debatable. But hey, I’m having fun, and that’s all that matters, right?
