Art

Early Days of Graphics Designing

By Sarah Aterrado - May 07, 2013

My love for digital art started from a simple photo manipulation. I was 17. All I did was edit a photo by adding fancy texts, splatter some brushes here and some glitters there, and voila! I called it art. And I was so proud of it.

Then one photo after another, I started to improve. I explored almost everything that has something to do with pixels. From photo manipulation to vector to vexel to digital paint. It became more than a hobby... it became my passion.

Today, I'd like to share with you my firsts on every type of project I made. These are just a few of a hundreds of my projects during the early days of  still learning how to unleash creativity using the digital technology.


My first FanArt:
Chris Carabba of Dashboard Confessionals

My first Photo Manipulation:
My first Digital Collage:
The Beatles!
My first PopArt:
My portrait
Paul McCartney
My first LineArt:

My first (and last) Andy Warhol inspired portrait:

My first Sketch-to-Photoshop project:

My first Digital Paint: 
step by step
Finished product
My first Digital Paint (portrait):

 My first Digital Drawing: 
But I never got to finish this.


My first 3D attempt using Photoshop:

My first paid Logo Design: (whooping $150!):
http://www.sportsworlddistributors.com/

My first paid Web Design ($300):
http://www.cyrfgop.com/
My first Logo Design that was used for a product: 
Who wouldn't be so proud?

This is not my first, but definitely my favorite Vector Art:
Ian Somerholder. Gawd, you are too hawt not to be included here. :D

Tools/Softwares I used: Adobe Photoshop 7/Adobe Photoshop CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5/Adobe Illustrator CS4, CS5/Paper, pencil, graphics pen and tablet)

These can also be found in hi-resolution images at choiax7.deviantart.com and sjandres.com

I wish I still have the luxury of time to do stuff like these. I really really love it and I miss doing this. :)




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39 Comments

  1. RochMay 7, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Wow have you entered some class for professional digital artists? Enrolling in one may help to build up your skills even further. :)

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    1. Sarah AterradoMay 7, 2013 at 1:12 PM

      I'm a nursing graduate and I did not take graphics and multimedia art classes. Although I really really wanted to. I don't think it is even offered here.

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    2. RochMay 8, 2013 at 8:55 AM

      I have seen some short courses in DLSU before I graduated. There are also offerings in Informatics where we enrolled. You might want to check them out. :)

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  2. ElmMay 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Woah. That's very cool. (O_O)
    good job!!!!! My best guy friend is every interested in photo manipulation too!

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  3. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Ang galing! Sarah, it's you already! -Lyla here

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  4. Franc RamonMay 8, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    You are really good at doing this. I hope I can learn some of your skills.

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  5. mommy levyMay 8, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    You can earn some money through your talent, at kahit asa house ka lang. Galing!

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  6. Franc RamonMay 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    You should also make a business out of this talent.

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    1. Sarah AterradoMay 8, 2013 at 8:07 AM

      Yep, it's one of my business. Pagawa kau ng vector? Mura lang. hahaha ;)

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  7. lovemindanaoMay 8, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    honestly , i don't know how to use the photoshop... wish to learn more someday like you. great work

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  8. Teresa MartinezMay 8, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Very, very impressive. Only a few can claim doing work that is also their passion. Good for you!

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  9. YamitoMay 8, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Holy eggs and bacon! You're really good. My ex taught me how to use Adobe photoshop and i swear i always spend the whole days of Sundays editing. Masakit siya sa bangs for me, promise! hahahaha i think you should continue doing it, its one of your best skills and that you're good at it! :)

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  10. KarenMay 8, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    You're talented. Your works shows it all. Being a graphic artist is one of my dream jobs too.

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  11. BadetMay 8, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    You are really good! I don't have the patience in Photoshop. I just use Photoshop in editing photos for my blog. Keep it up, it's nice to do what you love and earn from it at the same time.

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  12. papalengMay 8, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    One-loner to best describe this young lady-- a person oozing with talents. honed them further Sis.

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  13. JackieMay 8, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Haha nice evolution of photoshopping :)
    I also love photo editing and I'm having hard time using adobe so I used ready-made softawres ( that's what I call it. )

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  14. Joy Calipes-FelizardoMay 8, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    You are one heck of an artist! Everything were eye-candy! Wish my daughter reaches what you have accomplished in the world of graphic arts.

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  15. Kim NievesMay 9, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Wooow! I want to learn how to use Photoshop! You're really good at manipulating the app! :)

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  16. joyMay 9, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Wow! I am so amazed by your talent! Congratulations on your jobs - wonderful to see your logo used in an actual product! :) I also love your painting. well, everything actually :)

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  17. Pao TolentinoMay 9, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    This is awesome. I especially loved your work on Chris Carraba. Great job on this! :)

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  18. Kim NievesMay 9, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    ... Your sense of creativity can transform simple pictures into works of art! =)

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  19. ErikaRodica.comMay 9, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Sarah! These are lovely! Oh I also had my early photoshop day sessions but sadly all of my works are gone :((

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  20. ralphMay 9, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    very impressive, sarah... though it may look easy for some, but you see to make a good art, you must have a wide sense of creativity and imagination. Yahweh bless.

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  21. Wanderer JuanMay 11, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    You have real talent went it comes to digital art and designing. I tried using photoshop before but I'm not really artistic when it comes to creating my own art haha

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  22. JP SubaMay 18, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    High! You rock girl! I am also a Photoshop fanatic since Photoshop 7 but I stopped practicing. I was inspired by your great works. Cheers!

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  23. UnknownOctober 6, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    You're so good!

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