Troy Pickering

I'm a 34 year old Graphic Design student who recently quit my job to return to full time study to pursue my goal of becoming a Graphic Designer. I grow a mean beard, I have awesome tattoos and I'm a massive geek. Previously my background has been in customer service and sales and I've worked for several prominent government departments, including everyone's favourite....Centrelink! This is actually my third attempt at studying graphic design in the last ten years. I've previously attempted it at TAFE and Qantm about 5 years ago, but life & work commitments always got in the way. Throughout that time I've done a lot of self paced learning through books, and tutorials and just experiementing with different things. I love using illustrator and photoshop and I cant wait to learn more. The reason I've chosen to come back to study is because I've gotten to that point in life where the most important thing is being happy and this is what makes me happy. So here I am :)

All I need to know about life I learnt from Star Wars... Try not. Do or Do not. There is no try. Anger, fear & agression lead to the darkside. In seeking your destiny patientce is your ally. Always let the wookie win! When judging people size matters not. Travelling through hyperspace isn't like dusting crops. There is no such thing as luck. Dont underestimate the force. You must follow your own path, no one can choose it for you. Keep your promises even if they take you far, far away. Pass on what you have learned. If it smells bad on the outside its worse on the inside. The possibilty of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3720 to 1. Wars do not make one great. Faith in your friends is a strength, not a weakness. In your pursuit of peace and justice, remember, the force will be with you.......always!