I'm a Week in and I'm 100% Hooked on Steem!
Where do I even begin to describe my feelings about the Steemit platform? There are so many things — SO. MANY! You guys are so creative, intelligent, profound, beautiful, compassionate, motivated, driven and just hands down kick-ass. I completely feel embraced by everyone here and I am absolutely riveted.. truly you guys… the excitement in watching the system work, reading everyone’s comments and getting crazy inspired by the content here – I was on a whole different level – I couldn’t go to sleep! HAH!
I just want everyone to know that I am sincerely appreciative of the support those have shown so far and really look forward to my journey through the evolution
My First Post Earned $100? — WHaaaaaaaaaaaaT?!
Y’all – this is really cool. I really didn’t know what to expect. I was trying to be positive and hoping for the best – but I really did not expect the reaction I got from my first post here on Steemit. (If you are interested in taking a peek: Click Here! to learn a little more about me!). I really appreciate everyone who up-voted and decided to follow me – I have tons of things to share that I hope you will all enjoy! Hopefully my work can inspire you all the way your work has inspired me!
Fun AND Networking — Who Doesn't Love That?!?!
In the process of introducing myself, I had two fellow steemers who sent creative requests — @Tinashe & @Navaneeth! These two were so nice and complementary of my work and now they are my first Steem-based creative clients! 😊 I really had a good time making some graphics that I think they really enjoyed.
@Tinashe really liked the style of my up-vote, re-steem and follow graphics that I created and used in my post. He enjoyed the watercolor splatters and expressed that he wanted his username to be a part of the overall graphic so he could have a branded visual treatment and logo for his blog. In reviewing his post repository, I noticed he used a strong type graphic for his “Quick Tips” that looked like paper lifting off of the surface – playing with dimensional space. He wanted blue incorporated into the design — suggesting this was his ideal brand color of choice — and the Quick Tips image used a very lovely shade of blue – PERFECT!
The new logo integrates perfectly into visual elements that were already in place and being incorporated in a series of previous posts. Having his Quick Tips image and Logo maintaining this similar stylistic approach should strengthen his identity and aid in strong memorability with his followers! Now, when his audience sees a graphic within this style, using these colors - they are going to make an automatic association. They will instantly know it is a post from him and if they like to read his posts they will quickly be able to identify and select it to read (This is the goal anyway - as with all things this process can be a bit of an evolution. Once you have some measurable data you can really start to tune into how your audience is responding to what you are doing and make positive adjustments!)
@Navaneeth was a different type of request - purely creative - he didn’t have any type of marketing need, which was awesome because I got to play with a fun visual composition of dark, creepy elements! I mean, there is nothing more fun than playing around with the darker aesthetic (can anyone else relate to this?)
He specifically requested for an Alstonia Scholaris tree with an old house in the background; he wanted it to be dark and "not right" - HAH! I implemented his specifics and added some additional elements to it to help add a bit more intrigue. Using a stock photography site I am a member of, I was able to find some pretty awesome images to compose with and started slicing and dicing to create my total composition. Once my composition was in place – I worked on mood elements and color balance treatments — dodging, burning and other techniques that would help to tie the images down. These processes really helped to integrate the variety of visual resources together to create proper unity as a singular new image.
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Goodnight!
I leave you at the close of my first week on Steemit having had so much fun with all of you. For those who may be interested in having commissioned work created for you, please let me know! I am happy to trade my artistic services for SteemPower or a negotiated payment in USD through PayPal in return for my time and creativity!
For all of you that are inspiring me daily with your mad skills – thank you – its truly a pleasure to escape into each of your own worlds every day, re-charge my creativity and move on to create awesome things!
Until next time – STEEM ON!
@j-vo
If you enjoyed my post and are interested in seeing more of what I do and where I go, please consider following me, up-voting my post, and re-steeming to the rest of the Steemit community! I look forward to following each of you back and I look forward to getting to know everyone :) <3
All photography and creative artwork displayed in this post were created by @j-vo.
Of course you're hooked, everybody is ;-)
Welcome and enjoy :-)
(following, obviously :-D)
Heck yeah @Tomino - Now I'm following you too! ;) Thanks!
Welcome and enjoy :-)
Oh, how nice. you are talented. upvoted resteemed and followed ;-)
@lazzelazer - Thank you!!! I followed you as well and look forward to taking a look at your blog! :)
Wow! I love the gif work! You are truly a talented artist. Steemit loves you too! Keep up the great work!
Thank you @i-am-wade! I am glad you are following me - I hope you continue to enjoy my posts!
Awesome post! Followed you
@drewley - you rock! Thank you for following me - I will follow you too! Have a great day :)
Thanks! You too
Welcome :)
I'll cheer you!
I'm following you now
Simply introduce myself, I introduce Korean cooking and culture. If you interested in this topic, Come to blog!
@paid - I would love to follow you and review your blog - learning about different cultures is one of my most favorite things. Thank you for your compliments!
You are doing a very god job @j-vo keep it up
Lovely post! I gotta say, I love the Steemit community too! I just joined a few days ago and this is my new go-to place on the internet. What exciting times we are in! I may have to take you up on the commissioned work sometime for a logo of my dog. :)
@compassion - YES! I love drawing animals and we can really explore any stylistic approach you may be drawn to - realistic, flat, or bold and graphic. You just let me know and I will be happy to create something for you :) Thank you for the kind comment! I am going to follow you!
Awesome! I will have to get back to you on the drawing as I'm pretty broke, but when I start working on my website for my dog, I'll hit you up! He's a Siberian Husky and he gets all the love everywhere I take him. I've had so many people stop to take pictures with him or just tell me he's the most beautiful dog they have ever seen. Literally had someone pull over their car to the side of the road while I was walking him one time haha.
Thanks for the follow back! Happy steeming! :)
I love Huskies (reason for my gif above lol) - they are the most beautiful dogs. I have said a million times that the next dog I get - I'm getting a husky. Lots of people try to talk me out of it - I know they can be a handful when they are young - but they are supposedly extremely smart and can be trained impeccably. Any time - and I am reasonable - whenever you are ready I will be here! :)
Oh they can definitely be a handful, but it's all worth it to me. Yep, definitely smart. Mine can open doors, learned sit on the first day I got him (8 weeks old), and was house broken within 2 weeks. One day I left him out in my fenced in yard and left the house for not even an hour and when I came back, he was inside the house waiting for me. He had to open the door and pull it towards him to get in. I definitely recommend Huskies, they're the best! :)
Sounds good! I'll keep in touch.
HAHA - he/she sounds like a great escape artist!
lol :)
Duuuuude same. Nice post btw(: I need to make an introductory but idk what to say lol
Hey @akaeini - you know.. I wouldn't overthink it too much - If you can stick to the basics (who you are, what you do, where you come from, where you're goin', why you do it) - you know? I look forward to reading yours when you post it!
Thank you im gonna work on it when i get home!(:
GOOD! I leave you with encouragement - LOL
Just made my night hahaha
Great :)
I am definitely in love with Steemit! Please follow me! Just followed you :D
Thank you @seabasscan - I will follow you too! Happy posting :)
Looks like I'll have a good time following you, haha!
Checked your first post as well, it was fun! Hope you've found your place here on Steemit!
May I ask you something? Would you mind to check my post? It's about photos of cultures that have resisted the passage of time. Please give it a sincere feedback :)
https://steemit.com/photography/@piratemonkey/1-cultures-that-have-resisted-to-time
Thank you @piratemonkey! I think I am starting to get my feet on the ground a little bit! Thank you for following me - I have followed you and read your post! It was very educational and informational! You taught me something new today - thank you!
Glad to hear it. Looks like my work here is done. :D
Look forward to read more of your posts!
Even, I'm in love with Steemit!
This is such an amazing platform. you can build a good relationship with other users over here.
And, You just did and explained in this post.
Great work.
I would love to read your upcoming post. Count me in your follower list.
Thank you! I have followed you as well - I look forward to seeing your posts! Happy steeming!
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I m here since 4 days , and I m really in love with steem too.
Even I didn t got that much from my posts so far .
Happy to be part of the social media of the future.
nice post you get my folow for sure
Thank you @elbiasto - I appreciate the love and thank you for following me - I will follow you as well and look forward to seeing your posts!
Great post, following!
Hey @leolink - Thank you for following me - I followed you as well and look forward to seeing your posts!
Welcome to the community! I never thought I would say this about being a member of a social media network, but I am PROUD to be a member of the STEEMIT community :)