Afromation
Afromation aka William Jamison is a boy, has been a member since September 12, 2007, has scored 1581 submissions, giving an average score of 2.67.
  Mar 26 '08 by Afromation        44 Comments        Watch this
I will be the first to admit I am not good at the design thing illustration has always been my thing, concept wise I suck. No matter how I try I still don't excute to gain the results I am looking for. I will need to take a long break from the whole threadless thing , this site is for designers truth be told the statement Montro made in my past blog really struck home.

I have to really reconsider what I doing and if my time doing it is worth it.

Maltzmania
Maltzmania on Mar 26 '08 at 11:38pm
A break is always good

but don't stop subbing manggg
iPear
iPear on Mar 26 '08 at 11:40pm
TYPEDO.
Puma7
Puma7 on Mar 26 '08 at 11:40pm
u need some funny designs
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 26 '08 at 11:40pm
Need to look over what I am not doing drawing is my passion but passion not directed is lost treasure.
Jackanapes mk.II
Jackanapes mk.II on Mar 26 '08 at 11:40pm
Your designs kick ass.

The peoplez blind!
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 26 '08 at 11:42pm
I need to research and fine ideas that suit my style my background is in illustration and sequentrial art. T-shirts especially designing for Threadless is difficult.
Edword
   Edword on Mar 26 '08 at 11:44pm
yeah you've got skillz! I'd say keep trying you'll hit pay dirt sooner or later.
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 26 '08 at 11:44pm
Thanks however, I need to go back to school get my mind in an environment that will foster good design with clear ideas. I am missing the point and I need to get it together.
Flying Mouse
   Flying Mouse on Mar 26 '08 at 11:46pm
Agree with Puma7. Try designing something can make people happy. Keep submitting :)
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 26 '08 at 11:47pm
I have look over my designs since I have submitted to Threadless sure I have made some improvements, but I have to work my designs to fit the community of Threadless and to match up to the amazing artistic skills of some of the talent on here too many names to mention but you all know who you are.
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 26 '08 at 11:50pm
I am going to redsign alot of my earlier subs to bring them up to date. I feel as an artist I am missing something good drawing is not enough wish I could get it together.
DaniellesGarden
   DaniellesGarden on Mar 26 '08 at 11:54pm
you could always find a partner to help you out. Do you have any friends that have good ideas for stuff, but can't execute it themselves?

or even here, find a collab partner.
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 26 '08 at 11:57pm
Any volunteers?!? that is a great idea DaniellesGarden
yoshi andrian
   yoshi andrian on Mar 27 '08 at 2:45am
yeah.. I always do collab work when i stuck with my own idea. and usually it pitch my own idea out after that.
gumbolimbo
gumbolimbo on Mar 27 '08 at 3:26am
Yeah... I can see what you are struggling with.
Concept is king here on threadless, and that can be hard if classic illustration is your background.
Involving someone else to help you out with concepting skills is a good idea.
Also, mixing ideas or let them ripen for a while before you execute could help.
Remembering that tshirts are a messageboard helps me deciding which ideas are suited for a shirt and which are better off at another medium.
ginetteginette
ginetteginette on Mar 27 '08 at 10:00am
i just noticed you deleted your latest blog, i'm sorry if i came off a bit too harshly and i hope i'm not the reason you deleted it.
squirrel67
squirrel67 on Mar 27 '08 at 10:06am
In the meantime, you're building up an amazing portfolio. IMO you should sub them "elsewhere" once the 90 days is up.
DO NOT LOSE HEART - you are an amazing illustrator.
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 27 '08 at 10:12am
Hey Gingetteginette you are not the reason the judges must of saw the sub and drop it early I will revise it further, and try it again clean it up a bit more.
lunchboxbrain
lunchboxbrain on Mar 27 '08 at 10:14am
Afro - you've got the goods. Just keep at it and you will get printed.
Jemae
   Jemae on Mar 27 '08 at 10:38am
you got skill! agree with Puma7 & FM, try something funny! :)
markay...
markay... on Mar 27 '08 at 3:18pm
I totally agree with the comments posted to this blog so far. I have zero drawing skills, but enjoy seeing all of the amazing artists that come up with their ideas for t-shirts, then design those ideas, and ultimately get selected for print. You most definitely have the talent and drawing skills. I believe you may just be lacking in effective ideas. I would suggest bouncing ideas off of family, friends, and other designers. Also, using the critique section of Threadless for additional help. Hang in there! You just never know which one is gonna be that winner!
asfi235
asfi235 on Mar 27 '08 at 3:50pm
find a collab partner.

There ya go, that's the ticket.

ISABOA
ISABOA on Mar 27 '08 at 4:00pm
your print is coming, I just know it -

as far as the concept thing goes... you know as well as I do that you could dive into the popular concept areas

maybe do a couple FWF subs?
or just start putting smiley mouths and dewy eyes on inanimate objects -

or you could keep doing what you are doing - which is NOT fruitless, it keeps you drawing and improving and getting feedback - which is worthlots

anyhow - my two cents
Maltzmania
Maltzmania on Mar 27 '08 at 4:03pm
don't pander!
ISABOA
ISABOA on Mar 27 '08 at 4:04pm
Maltzmania on Mar 27 '08 at 4:03pm
don't Lander!
Maltzmania
Maltzmania on Mar 27 '08 at 4:05pm
ISABOA on Mar 27 '08 at 4:00pm
ann landers!
ISABOA
ISABOA on Mar 27 '08 at 4:06pm
damn - pwn
Maltzmania
Maltzmania on Mar 27 '08 at 4:16pm
ISABOA on Mar 27 '08 at 4:06pm
man, phone.
ISABOA
ISABOA on Mar 27 '08 at 4:16pm
ahh - dammit!
ISABOA
ISABOA on Mar 27 '08 at 4:17pm
Maltzmania on Mar 27 '08 at 4:16pm
Paw Mannit!
Maltzmania
Maltzmania on Mar 27 '08 at 4:19pm
ISABOA on Mar 27 '08 at 4:17pm
law janet....jackson
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 27 '08 at 9:04pm
Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment funny thing happen to me today, I ran into a friend of a friend who does comic books one prints them the other draws them, anyway I was showing my work to the one who prints and discovered that he went to school with Jamal Igle the artist from Firestorm and Nightwing and now Teen Titians...
Maltzmania
Maltzmania on Mar 27 '08 at 9:05pm
if i had your skills i would definitely write/illustrate a graphic novel or two
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 27 '08 at 9:10pm
Jamal Igle was a senior in my high school while I was a sophomore after talking a bit and showing my work I decided to go to the New York Comic Con to see if I have what it takes to be in the industry of illustraion let alone drawing comic books.
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 27 '08 at 9:11pm
Maltzs man you are great bro just for the inspiration you give us artist on Threadless along with Killyou and Sheepman22, Nikki props.
Maltzmania
Maltzmania on Mar 27 '08 at 9:12pm
no worries

have you tried submitting to DBH?

i know it's cardinal sin here...but they do print alot of diff styles
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 27 '08 at 9:13pm
Plus I am going to take some more anatomy classes at the Art Student's League of New York to continue to get better, it is needed.
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 27 '08 at 9:13pm
I have open an account there but have not submitted anything as of yet.
Puma7
Puma7 on Mar 27 '08 at 9:15pm
Hey, I could feed you some ideas. I am the opposite. I have great ideas, but I don't own illustrator and frankly suck at designing.

:-(
Maltzmania
Maltzmania on Mar 27 '08 at 9:16pm
Good luck with whatever you do Afro.

You have the skills!

You have the power!

FIGHT THE MAN!
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 27 '08 at 9:54pm
Hey Puma7 I am down for a collab
asher27
asher27 on Mar 27 '08 at 9:58pm
i feel the same as you since day one...
i dont have enough skills yet it seems and my ideas are always struck down... it sucks a whole bunch and it always makes me wonder if i should be doing what im doing.
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 27 '08 at 10:09pm
Well I will sound like a hypocrite but I would continue drawing if you love doing it for you do it. Me on the other hand would not give up drawing I will always find other outlets to express myself.
Afromation
Afromation on Mar 27 '08 at 10:09pm
I am addict to the arts
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