RAYMANIA

My name is Rayshawn Butler and I grew up in High Point, NC. I recently graduated from GTCC with a degree in Advertising & Graphic Design.  I also hold an Associates Degree in Fine Arts.  I am ambitious with goals of becoming a professional artist and I would like to collaborate with other designers.  My dream is to be a successful graphic designer and open my own business in the future.

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Since 2019, I have participated in Portfolio Day and discussed my design process to the viewers who came to look at many designs. I am a graphic designer and the techniques that I use involve using Adobe software programs and art utensils. I also uploaded artworks on Behance for audiences to review and be influenced. What inspired me to create my work is researching Japanese artwork. One of the inspirations that pique my interest in studying art is Japanese manga (comic books), particularly Clamp. My inspiration came from researching and reading about how Japanese art influenced me to create art that will catch the audience's attention.

 

When I create art, it makes me feel inspired to create original pieces that relate to my inspiration. Because of this, I create art to convey the message that, even if art does involve drawing and brainstorming concepts on paper, it is visual communication that revolves around the idea of addressing themes that relate to how society functions. The major themes that are present in my artwork are perseverance, being a goal seeker, dealing with everyday life and the joy and pain that it brings us, and finding hope in a harsh world. The themes revolve around the idea of finding your purpose and how you can subvert that purpose into something meaningful. I am Rayshawn Butler and I’m striving to be an aspiring graphic designer and open my own business in North Carolina.