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You make Etch-A-Sketch®
look easy! How did you master it?
Art has always been a God-given talent. I began
Etch-A- Sketching when I was ten years old. The
first time I picked up an Etch-A-Sketch was my mom's
from when she was a kid (a 1960 original Etch-A-Sketch).
We were on our way to Washington, DC for a family
vacation. I did the U.S. Capitol building. My dad
was so impressed, we pulled over to a gas station
to take a picture of it.
In reality, Etch-A-Sketching is not easy. It takes
a great deal of practice and patience. I have been
doing this art medium for 15 years, so I have had
a lot of time to practice and develop my own techniques.
People do not realize that I usually spend over
60 hours – sometimes up to 80 – creating
each piece of artwork. With anything, hard work
pays off. |
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Where do you
find your inspiration?
My inspiration comes from my will to be the best
at this type of art medium. After I finish a piece
I am already thinking about how I could improve
upon my work the next time around. I am probably
my toughest critic because usually my work doesn't
impress me at first because I tend to see the mistakes
I made (which anyone else would never notice) and
focus on the negative things. It takes me awhile
away from the piece to really start to appreciate
the complexities of the design and the effort that
I put into it. |
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What was your
greatest Etch-A-Sketch® challenge?
The reason I Etch-A-Sketch is because I am always
up for a new challenge. It is much easier for me
to draw or paint, but here I have my work cut out
for me. I challenge myself each time to make my
next one better than the last. Another big challenge
is the fact that I cannot make a mistake once I've
started a design. Therefore, I must carefully plan
the piece before I begin – or at least find
a way to incorporate any mistakes into the piece
so I don't have to start all over again (which usually
happens about three or four times with each Etch). |
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Do you work
in any other media?
I have been painting since I was two years old.
My dad had a T-square in my hand when I was four.
I would get up, watch cartoons, and color. Today
I am an art director at Wyse Advertising in Cleveland.
Although my day is spent on the computer doing graphic
art, my true passion is drawing, working with colored
pencils, and painting. My favorite type of art to
create – still to this day – is sports
art. I appreciate what they do athletically and
it is cool to see them amazed at my talents artistically. |
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Share your top
tips for successful Etch-A-Sketching.
The number one thing is patience and persistence.
It takes a great deal of time to create a piece
of artwork. My work has changed considerably since
I first started. Being a successful Etch-A-Sketch
artist does not happen overnight. Persistence is
key because often times I want to give up in frustration.
Another thing I have learned over my years of practicing
is that it helps if I draw out my design on paper
before I begin, as a guideline. The finished piece
is basically one continuous line – so it helps
to have an idea of how I am going to accomplish
that feat before I begin. |
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Tell us about
a day in the life of George Vlosich III.
At my job, I spend the majority of my day doing
graphic design artwork on the computer. Working
for various companies and clients, I strive to come
up with creative ideas and designs that they can
use to improve the image and advertising for their
companies. I also do a lot of design work on the
side with my dad who has been in advertising for
30 years and my younger brother who is majoring
in graphic design at Cleveland State. During the
week, I play basketball or baseball and spend time
with my wife Kelley and new baby boy, George IV,
who already plays with a paint brush. I'm very appreciative
to be at Wyse Advertising because they support my
other artwork and if I have to do a show or make
an appearance they are understanding and encouraging. |
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For information about
George Vlosich III, please visit:
www.gvetchedintime.com |
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