Way to prove me wrong.

In my research to come across the best open source CMS (or CMS at all for that matter) I’ve discovered that WordPress is one of the top three. Hazah to you for changing my mind based on reviews and ratings. Here comes the real test. I now have to create a custom website, and somehow integrate it into a fully functional CMS in WordPress. That’s asking a lot for someone who rarely even blogs here myself.

Step one, download Dreamweaver CS5. Well, not really… this is like step 5 already for me after hours of research… but we can PRETEND I’m starting here from scratch. I’m also going to swing on over to Lynda.com, and see if I can get the low-down on this Dreamweaver CS5 + WordPress stuff (I’ve already listened to several free tutorials). Once I have the know-how, and the tools – what could stop me!?!

The only thing that scares me – not knowing PHP. Is this the end of CMS for me?

Defining a style is harder than it sounds. So much of what I do is bits and pieces of things that I love, and occasionally it makes me feel like a copy cat. I’ve come to find out that… actually… this is what the design business is all about. We take bits and pieces of inspiration, color, patterns, and imagination and combine them all into a work of art. While typically only 2D, I find that websites add a dimension of interactivity to art. When was the last time you interacted with an oil painting? That sounds pretty messy to me.

Launching a new career is difficult, no doubt about it. To the question of “why this?” here is my answer: I’ve always loved art, designing things, organizing things, and teaching. Web design offers a way for me to combine all of these. Not only am I creating artwork and displaying it… but it’s fully functional, and when designed correctly can provide a wealth of knowledge. I’m one for grassroots, and open sharing of information. So get ready because I’ll be throwing plenty at you.

Aimee