<![CDATA[Renee Fraticelli - Graphic Designer - BLOG]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:40:39 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[Final Reflection]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.reneefraticelli.com/blog/entry-blog-3-bonus-blog“Life is a journey, not a destination.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson -
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I learned a lot throughout the process of writing this blog.  One, that I have the ability to achieve what I set my mind to, well, and I’m being graded.  Two, I haven’t spent a lot of time reflecting on who I am as an artist, this particular assignment allowed that and more.  Three, I created a lot of referenceable work, which in any case is movement in what I love to do.  Four, I found out so much about what it is to hand-letter, how to do it well, and a load of tips and tricks for practice, ease and ideas.

I don’t believe that I have changed much as far as my aesthetic, but I do believe that I have improved my artistry, especially as my particular blog subject was concerned.  All of the practice, research and application really took what I used to think looked good, to another level.  I am still no expert by any means, but I definitely have a new-found confidence behind my hand-lettering work and feel that I could take on a project of the sort and finish it fairly well.  That said, I do feel like I have become closer to the person that I want to become simply by putting pencil to paper everyday and, for the most part, letting my inner self direct the result.

I will definitely continue the activity I chose for my 40 days.  I felt that my journey with hand-lettering is not over and will never be. And, even though I was able to take letters & simple words and stylize them, I never really did much with creating a “full” piece.   Partly because a few blogs in, I realized that I could only really dedicate about an hour to each blog and with that time-limit, I never felt like a design was able to be totally realized.  In continuing this hand-lettering journey, I will probably split work for a full piece over a couple of days, just so I can complete a design that in my mind would be ready to sell.  I also would like to practice hand-lettering using a Wacom tablet, which during these past 40 days, I had not had the chance to do.

Overall, I loved the experience of trying something I had never done before, even on the days that I felt like I just couldn’t keep up or that the work I had done was not good enough.  The fact remains that all the work I did was “good enough.”  At least for that moment in time until the next days hand-lettering venture.  Moving forward, I hope to keep pushing myself in this manner and ultimately become the best possible version of me within my Graphic Design journey.  Peace and Love, Renee
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The final hand-lettering blog.  Phew!  I made it!  It's short and sweet, but exactly where I needed to land to keep moving forward. 
PEACE OUT
]]><![CDATA[Day 39]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 02:36:39 GMThttps://www.reneefraticelli.com/blog/day-39"Ain't nothin' but a G thang baybay"
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Back to the letter G, my homie.  I decided to explore adobe fonts and find what G I wanted to replicate.  The "favorite" after a quick browse...Memoriam (Canada Type).  Interesting that I landed on this one as I am french-canadian.  No wonder why I liked it ;). So, once again, after I drew out the letter, I brought it into photoshop and tried out some filters to change its styling and look.  I like the original well enough, but the look that wins today is within the final filter, Bas Relief.  This picture doesn't do it justice, but the letters appear to be carved in low relief onto the page and lit to accent surface variations (Photoshop filter effects reference).  I found this effect to be the best at accentuating my G.
]]><![CDATA[Day 38]]>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:49:13 GMThttps://www.reneefraticelli.com/blog/day-38"Spring, a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be."
- Melissa Blake -
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Yup, it's that time of year again!  Yay!  I love spring!  Days are longer, color blossoms over the landscape, animals awaken and ohhh how I love to breathe in that fresh, spring air.  Actually brings back so many memories from my days as a track and field athlete.  As much as I hated those first couple of weeks of conditioning, the fresh air always seemed to calm my mind and put a smile on my face.  I dedicate this blog to stepping outside, going for a walk and taking in all of the beauty that is beginning to spring.  Cheers!
]]><![CDATA[Day 37]]>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 22:54:12 GMThttps://www.reneefraticelli.com/blog/march-07th-2020
"Even when we feel like we are being pulled in a million different directions in our business and in life, it's important to make time for the things and the people we love."
- Laura Lee Creative - 
This was a quick little ditty today.  My daughter was having a very hard time allowing me to work and went into a full on meltdown.  I can't help but put stuff aside to make room for her, even in her most vulnerable state.  I wouldn't say it's a total bust, but I may challenge myself on it a bit more for tomorrow :)
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