For my ideation process, I think I want to talk most about where fashion and art intermix. Some topics I want to explore are self representation through style; specifically how one’s outward appearance dictates other’s perspectives of them 
This isn’t only focusing on looks, it focuses on everything that a person puts out into the world to be seen by the public. It can be their website, their paintings, their hair, tattoos, accessories, and how they all work together to inform the public about the individual.

    I will delve into the way artistic culture shapes a community, because that will be the driving force for my article to relate to the series and to the description we have come up with - https://www.quora.com/How-does-culture-shape-a-community- is a good jumping off point. 
other sources: 

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/art-of-bring-high-fashion-down-to-earth/2015/07/17/4fe7a244-2963-11e5-bd33-395c05608059_story.html-
  
  • Talks about the ways people use expensive clothing as a means to convey their life- but they focus on the clothing that has already been curated to a certain style for them. 

• https://artsandculture.google.com/theme/XgKyfdx7wqN8KA-
  
  • “The reality is that creative folk are rarely immersed in the bubble of their own discipline, but absorb a wealth of ideas around them.”- figure out what this means 
  • ​“Over the years, art and fashion have enjoyed a rich relationship, sometimes bold and brazen, often more understated, yet always stretching way beyond the boundaries of geography to bring global influences to our wardrobes. It's impossible to suggest that British designers are shaped only by British art, because the wonder of the creative mind is that it draws ideas from a plethora of sources – a snippet of vintage oriental silk, a faded photograph, a Moroccan mosaic or a rare sketch by an obscure artist – and amalgamates those into a cocktail of fresh shapes and colors that seem relevant to the modern day.”

I’m not completely sure who to interview for this piece but I think that after starting to find solid research it will come to me. 

Becca Kacanda, MKE

https://www.rottogrotto.com/work-1

Has a portfolio of physical work with high quality pictures of grottos that she creates all over the midwest. The pictures in scroll over states list the title, dimensions, and the media used, which is good for viewers because they might be curious.  She also has links to social media prevalent at bottom of every screen, encouraging site visitors to follow her facebook and instagram for more fine art and updates. One smart thing she has listed on her site is a whole page containing her cv listed with qualifications. The about page for Becca is pretty vague so I feel like by looking at the cv it is easier to find out information about her. She has a link to her blog listed with posts every few months about her current works along with some interviews. Overall the site is pretty basic and a little impersonal but it has touches of character to it with font choice and color. 




Neil Stevens, UK 

https://www.crayonfire.co.uk/
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Neil Stevens website is eye catching. There is a bright graphic as the landing page, and if you scroll down the landing page becomes a portfolio. He has rollover states on his small square images that give the subject. Once visitors click on one of the squares he has details about the project and the client he worked with as well as a wide variety of pictures. He seems very established in the way he presents his work. The descriptions don’t come off as braggy but he explains why he made the design decisions he did. The bottom of his site has a back to top feature that is really handy for how long you have to scroll when viewing all his work. His socials are at the top, making it easy to find. His socials are unusual tho, with Twitter, Behance, instagram, and Tumblr listed. His about page doesn’t include a photo and has a big long list of the companies he’s worked with. With such a vibrant site, I feel like he could include their logos or at least put the companies in a list form so they're easier to read. One thing I like about his site is the link to the print shop within it where you can buy his event posters. 

I'm taking this class because I write best when talking about something that interests me and connects to my personal life. I also love research and delving into topics i'm passionate about. I'm not sure what I want to focus on and have my essay be about, but I think I want to talk about either creative outlets or something on design. I need some clarification on specifics for  this assignment but from what I understood it sounded like we could write about anything? Before I stress myself out, its probably best not to overthink it and just pick something i'm interested in.