Today I did something very new.
I walked across a great big stage in a large amount of blue fabric, some yellow cords and a square cap, surrounded by tons of students in similar attire.
I graduated!
I can't really believe that it's over—4 years, gone! It was really a strange experience. I can't say that I really grew emotional like I would have thought. It was almost as though my brain mostly turned off and only allowed me to go through the motions. When my name was called and I walked across the stage to shake the president's hand, I couldn't hear anything else—not even my family cheering!
It is a really weird feeling. 11(+) art shows later, but I finally made it. And I'M ALIVE!
I wish I could soak in that feeling, just spend a few moments to recognize how truly awesome it is that God took me through this, a few seconds to think over the excitement of what lays ahead, or smidgen of time to think back over the good times and the laughs...
But unfortunately ( or fortunately), I have a whole lot of packing / unpacking to do so that I can GO TO ITALY! woo
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May 13, 2012
May 3, 2012
Something a little different...
Here is my latest show entry—I entered it into the end of semester show for the final show of my undergrad.weird.
So this is the piece I offered a little "sneak peak" to a few weeks ago. not my usual style or subject matter, but they asked for "conceptual", and this is what they got. More creepy that I usually care to do—I feel like I have fallen into the typical category of "depressed art student", though I am far from it in actuality.
Just in case the "message" is not very clear, allow me to expand on my inspiration a little. I've been talking with some of the girls that I mentor, and just some that I know closely, and have become more aware of the pain that girls inflict upon themselves in order to be accepted by society—not just anorexia, though that is a more well known issue. Slowly, these girls kill themselves, hardly able to keep themselves "above water" (represented by the horizontal). Thankfully, I do not know any girls who are in a position quite that bad, but I do know plenty about how society works against us and pushes girls (boys too, but we're talking my drawing of a girl right now...) to become the impossible "perfect".
The awesome thing is that God is in control—and He allows us to be vulnerable to Himself. And in exposing what we are going through, the pain of what we have lived through—whatever it may be—we allow Him to come in and provide the necessary healing.
God is so good. It's hard to grasp how nobody can be too "terrible", too "full of sin", too "unclean" for Him to reach—just look at Manasseh from 2 Kings 21! He was described as the worst king to ever live, and he had "shed so much innocent blood that he filled Jerusalem from end to end—besides the sin that he had caused Judah to commit..." (v.16). Yet, when Manasseh turned to God at the end of his life, God forgave him, loved him and even blessed him—he did not bring the punishment that the people deserved while Manasseh was living.
Feedback is welcome and encouraged as always—I'm considering bringing the line down a little more and maybe allowing it to fade higher. Thoughts?
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Apr 17, 2012
Sneak Peek —Spring '12
Here is a horrid cell phone photo of my latest project sitting on the floor of my dorm room (thus the unrelated wood beams in the photograph).
I am working on a "conceptual" piece—they want a masterpiece, but sense I cannot seem to figure out what that actually means, they're getting this. It's much looser than I usually work, but it's still modeled, I'm working with charcoal and pastel pencils and I am just really enjoying myself!
I wish I could describe the feeling of a project—specifically a figure—come to life under your finger tips. That moment when you swish your drawing tool just right and there it is!
Poof!
Endorphins flying everywhere!
Heart racing with excitement and you do a little hop of glee before continuing with fresh zeal!
Because I'm enjoying the project so much, I have refrained from showing it to Bippes yet. So far each of my projects have been moved to the computer—which is fine, I mean, that's part of what I do—but really? I finally get a semester to illustrate (draw!!) and I have to spend it on the computer.
Anywho, I'm going to have to show him soon, because I'm pretty far along... but I'm going to wait just a little longer. Maybe Friday morning will witness a reveal—which would mean a reveal on here of course :)
Stay posted!
I wish I could describe the feeling of a project—specifically a figure—come to life under your finger tips. That moment when you swish your drawing tool just right and there it is!
Poof!
Endorphins flying everywhere!
Heart racing with excitement and you do a little hop of glee before continuing with fresh zeal!
Because I'm enjoying the project so much, I have refrained from showing it to Bippes yet. So far each of my projects have been moved to the computer—which is fine, I mean, that's part of what I do—but really? I finally get a semester to illustrate (draw!!) and I have to spend it on the computer.
Anywho, I'm going to have to show him soon, because I'm pretty far along... but I'm going to wait just a little longer. Maybe Friday morning will witness a reveal—which would mean a reveal on here of course :)
Stay posted!
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Apr 16, 2012
Triptic with a Bike
Here is my latest illustration.
Okay, not my latest—but it's the only one I have to post right now!
I did this piece 5 different times. FIVE.
Each time I changed media or style until Bippes finally just said—"do it on the computer", but at least now I can change and tweek things the way he wants them without wanting to pull my hair out!
So there you have it—riding through the seasons and across the world.
Go For It.
Feedback welcome as always! More to come...
Okay, not my latest—but it's the only one I have to post right now!
Each time I changed media or style until Bippes finally just said—"do it on the computer", but at least now I can change and tweek things the way he wants them without wanting to pull my hair out!
So there you have it—riding through the seasons and across the world.
Go For It.
Feedback welcome as always! More to come...
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Apr 15, 2012
Five for the Week
Five quick things that happened this week—a peak into my life right now:
1. Thursday featured a Kettle bell workout. Friday featured extreme pain in shoulders and legs, ooouch! Hopefully July will feature a more toned bride. We'll see.
2. Professor Bippes had his retirement show yesterday (Saturday), which means that I was in charge of getting all the student workers together on Friday and Saturday—making sure that they were where they needed to be as we cleaned the entire building from top to bottom and moved tables and chairs, put up signs, prepared food and prepped the gallery. Then Saturday I helped to run the event. Can you say suppa-fatigued? Last night consisted of me falling asleep at random moments—sometimes in mid-conversation. Sorry Todd.
3. One of my best friends and my sister are both trying a "no-poo" technique with their hair. No worries, your digestive system is not involved in any way! But it's a fast from the more harmful effects of shampoo—which strips your hair of the natural oils that actually give you stronger, more manageable hair! I've considered trying it myself, but your hair goes through a 3-4 week transition period where it is extra oily because your scalp has adjusted to producing more than enough oils to compensate for the loss it goes through each wash. I'm not sure I am willing to go through that transition—at least not right now... there are so many important things coming up that I'm afraid to risk looking awful just yet! haha
4. Second job interview is this upcoming Thursday (prayer please!), and I've continued contact with a third company. It makes me rather nervous, and I'm a little scared to "grow up", though it's also exciting. We'll see what happens!
5. I'm doing a "conceptual" drawing for my advanced class! The idea is a little "typical depressed art student", but I'm having fun pursuing art with my hands again—even the artwork I've been doing for my illustration class has largely been pushed to the computer—kind of a bummer. We'll see what the professors think, and hopefully I'll have something to post soon!
1. Thursday featured a Kettle bell workout. Friday featured extreme pain in shoulders and legs, ooouch! Hopefully July will feature a more toned bride. We'll see.
2. Professor Bippes had his retirement show yesterday (Saturday), which means that I was in charge of getting all the student workers together on Friday and Saturday—making sure that they were where they needed to be as we cleaned the entire building from top to bottom and moved tables and chairs, put up signs, prepared food and prepped the gallery. Then Saturday I helped to run the event. Can you say suppa-fatigued? Last night consisted of me falling asleep at random moments—sometimes in mid-conversation. Sorry Todd.
3. One of my best friends and my sister are both trying a "no-poo" technique with their hair. No worries, your digestive system is not involved in any way! But it's a fast from the more harmful effects of shampoo—which strips your hair of the natural oils that actually give you stronger, more manageable hair! I've considered trying it myself, but your hair goes through a 3-4 week transition period where it is extra oily because your scalp has adjusted to producing more than enough oils to compensate for the loss it goes through each wash. I'm not sure I am willing to go through that transition—at least not right now... there are so many important things coming up that I'm afraid to risk looking awful just yet! haha
4. Second job interview is this upcoming Thursday (prayer please!), and I've continued contact with a third company. It makes me rather nervous, and I'm a little scared to "grow up", though it's also exciting. We'll see what happens!
5. I'm doing a "conceptual" drawing for my advanced class! The idea is a little "typical depressed art student", but I'm having fun pursuing art with my hands again—even the artwork I've been doing for my illustration class has largely been pushed to the computer—kind of a bummer. We'll see what the professors think, and hopefully I'll have something to post soon!
Apr 9, 2012
Coming Closer...
Look who gets to GRADUATE!!!
Last week they gave out our lovely hats and the mounds of fabric we are supposed to swim across the stage in on May 12th :)
As you can almost tell from the horrid camera-phone image (I need to get my DSLR out again... didn't I buy it to USE it?!), I am rather excited about the upcoming commencement. It's weird, I didn't think I would ever want to leave the Arborshire, but I am almost "ready"... While I still love it—and I wouldn't trade my time here for anything (not even a for cancellation of the ever-daunting loans)—I am starting to have growing pains. It's time to start the next stage, to go out and begin the work that I have been training to do.
I'm super scared, but also growing excited! A new (dare I say it?) "adventure" awaits!
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Apr 7, 2012
On Duty...?
Haha, well at least I can say that I'm loved...
I think?
:)
Yeah, I have some good (weird) friends.
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Mar 30, 2012
Growing Up
I guess it's time to start thinking about growing up...
You know, actually leaving school and finding a real job so that you can pay for the motivation to work hard? Yeah, that big one called "tuition loan(s)".
I don't regret spending the money, the Arborshire has been great and was the perfect choice for me. I learned so much, and the smaller environment helped me to grow in each individual class. The Christian atmosphere was great for me too—although like anywhere, people find a way to get around it, faith is really celebrated here and I have experienced so much growth. And I have made life-long friendships with people I would not have met otherwise—not to mention the fact that I probably would not have worked at camp or met Todd. I'm thinking that the money spent has been well worth it!
It's been wonderful, and even though I'm really feeling ready to leave (senioritis is hitting me HARD) I still will exit with fond memories and remember my time here as something grand. I will never again live in a house with a bunch of girls my age who are all striving for the same goals: Academic survival, Jesus and sleep (and chocolate of course). It has been good but I'm ready to be done. Most of my friends have graduated or have already "checked out" in one way or another, so the joy of being here is fading fast... But I'm also excited for what is next, so I guess that's another reason to be ready to leave :)
My goodness, all this to mention that I'm now in the process of applying for jobs! I like to eat and after I leave here I would love to be able to do so, all while in the process of paying off the hideous monster that is my student debt. I already had a phone interview and was asked for another (higher up!) this week, which is both exciting and very scary. This company would only be able to offer me freelance jobs on occasion (though they sometimes hire from their freelance "lists"), so I am also searching for a full time position.
It's weird. It's scary.
But honestly, the part that I still find interesting about the Arborshire is the work that I'm already doing for the art department (sometimes) and the communications department—and when I have a job, that's what I will actually be doing! So I must be ready!
But still, if you think about it, please pray for me during these next few months!
You know, actually leaving school and finding a real job so that you can pay for the motivation to work hard? Yeah, that big one called "tuition loan(s)".
I don't regret spending the money, the Arborshire has been great and was the perfect choice for me. I learned so much, and the smaller environment helped me to grow in each individual class. The Christian atmosphere was great for me too—although like anywhere, people find a way to get around it, faith is really celebrated here and I have experienced so much growth. And I have made life-long friendships with people I would not have met otherwise—not to mention the fact that I probably would not have worked at camp or met Todd. I'm thinking that the money spent has been well worth it!
It's been wonderful, and even though I'm really feeling ready to leave (senioritis is hitting me HARD) I still will exit with fond memories and remember my time here as something grand. I will never again live in a house with a bunch of girls my age who are all striving for the same goals: Academic survival, Jesus and sleep (and chocolate of course). It has been good but I'm ready to be done. Most of my friends have graduated or have already "checked out" in one way or another, so the joy of being here is fading fast... But I'm also excited for what is next, so I guess that's another reason to be ready to leave :)
My goodness, all this to mention that I'm now in the process of applying for jobs! I like to eat and after I leave here I would love to be able to do so, all while in the process of paying off the hideous monster that is my student debt. I already had a phone interview and was asked for another (higher up!) this week, which is both exciting and very scary. This company would only be able to offer me freelance jobs on occasion (though they sometimes hire from their freelance "lists"), so I am also searching for a full time position.
It's weird. It's scary.
But honestly, the part that I still find interesting about the Arborshire is the work that I'm already doing for the art department (sometimes) and the communications department—and when I have a job, that's what I will actually be doing! So I must be ready!
But still, if you think about it, please pray for me during these next few months!
Mar 26, 2012
Save the Date
Last minute decision: We need "save the dates" after all... oh dear
It all makes sense, but just another thing on the "to-do before I-do" list, and the "to-do-before-I-can-graduate-and-be-officially-done-with-my-undergrad" list.
Thus, save the dates consumed a fraction of my weekend, but I am fairly satisfied with them :)
We are going to Email them out, though some of them will be printed on postcards for our older friends and family :)
Not much like the invitations that I finally designed (yay!), which correlate more with the decorations that we are planing to do (hehe, because I haven't finished that yet either...), but I think these are kinda fun and I enjoyed making them.
So yeah, there's our Save the Dates :)
It all makes sense, but just another thing on the "to-do before I-do" list, and the "to-do-before-I-can-graduate-and-be-officially-done-with-my-undergrad" list.
Thus, save the dates consumed a fraction of my weekend, but I am fairly satisfied with them :)
We are going to Email them out, though some of them will be printed on postcards for our older friends and family :)
Not much like the invitations that I finally designed (yay!), which correlate more with the decorations that we are planing to do (hehe, because I haven't finished that yet either...), but I think these are kinda fun and I enjoyed making them.
So yeah, there's our Save the Dates :)
Mar 25, 2012
Pictures of the Show!
Here are the various walls of my display in the gallery—hopefully more photos up close of my finished work to come, though we'll see how much work my professors have for me now that my excuse is that I have horrible senior-itus rather than I have a senior exhibit ;)
Something tells me that they will be less gracious, but it's worth a shot, right? hehe
I can't believe that the exhibit comes down after tomorrow... I can't even believe that I actually had my senior show and it is already "over"... so much work, and while I will continue to reap the benefits, it is a little sad to think of all the work being "on display" for so short a time. Oh well, I guess it's time to get ready for the next show—the end of semester show :) My last one... weird!
Mar 19, 2012
Monday
Father, I adore you,
And I lay my life before you,
How I love you.
Spirit, I adore you,
And I lay my life before you,
How I love you.
Jesus, I adore you,
And I lay my life before you,
How I love you.
Wonderful chapel this morning with Riley Armstrong, wonderful weather, Wonderful God, still tons to do, but God is good and in control. It's Monday.
Here we go :)
Mar 13, 2012
Post-Show Break Time!
There are few things that are more sacred and wonderful than Spring Break.
Oh, how I have needed it! Last week I was on a strict recovery schedule, where immediate homework was completed, and the rest of my time was spent laying on my bed, preferably in the state of unconsciousness. And it was lovely :)
The show was great—I found myself overwhelmed by the amount of family and friends that came to support me and the other students. We didn't think to take many pictures of the actual event, but here are some from the very beginning—hopefully I will be able to post some photos of the gallery layout shortly.
And to be honest, this week has not been much more productive, though I have greatly enjoyed a change in scenery and the chance to see my favorite teacher more than once in a week (I've seen him 4 times since Friday, I'm okay with my life right now)
Anywho, it's been a good time—so good in fact that I need to scoot, hopefully more info later!
Oh, how I have needed it! Last week I was on a strict recovery schedule, where immediate homework was completed, and the rest of my time was spent laying on my bed, preferably in the state of unconsciousness. And it was lovely :)
The show was great—I found myself overwhelmed by the amount of family and friends that came to support me and the other students. We didn't think to take many pictures of the actual event, but here are some from the very beginning—hopefully I will be able to post some photos of the gallery layout shortly.
Family viewing the show
Grandma brought me flowers :)
And to be honest, this week has not been much more productive, though I have greatly enjoyed a change in scenery and the chance to see my favorite teacher more than once in a week (I've seen him 4 times since Friday, I'm okay with my life right now)
Anywho, it's been a good time—so good in fact that I need to scoot, hopefully more info later!
Mar 11, 2012
Time Ticks On...
I have my heart set on finishing this piece, but it's slow going as I try to finish up here at school, plan a wedding and go to Italy... Maybe this fall (should jobs find themselves elusive) I will have some time to get this together and really finish this story—at least this page!
Catching a few moments during lunch the other day to add some ink to my sketch and even some colored pencil during advanced (thankfully I wasn't caught by Bippes!) Wish I could do more of this, but commercial is the direction they are pointing, and if that's what they want, then that's what I'll give them!
Until I have some moments to breath, little Tyler will just have to wait to face his fears...
Feb 29, 2012
The Key Word
Here is one of my latest projects.
I drew the original portrait about a year and a half ago with my (then new) prismacolor colored pencils. Instantly in love, I have turned to them as my default ever since this moment.
Anyway, for my senior show, I made the addition of the tie and then converted the entire image into a graphic by transferring the image to photoshop and adding the texture, stripe (because I love stripes! lol) and text, created this piece.
Hopefully it transfers to be the humorous piece that it was designed to be, but who knows...
Thoughts? Comments? Critiques?
...please?
Anyway, this is the VERY LAST piece that I need to get to print correctly (grumble of frustration) and frame for the show! YAY
Everything has to be done by TOMORROW, so it's time to get this piece done, ya know?
I drew the original portrait about a year and a half ago with my (then new) prismacolor colored pencils. Instantly in love, I have turned to them as my default ever since this moment.
Anyway, for my senior show, I made the addition of the tie and then converted the entire image into a graphic by transferring the image to photoshop and adding the texture, stripe (because I love stripes! lol) and text, created this piece.
Hopefully it transfers to be the humorous piece that it was designed to be, but who knows...
Thoughts? Comments? Critiques?
...please?
Anyway, this is the VERY LAST piece that I need to get to print correctly (grumble of frustration) and frame for the show! YAY
Everything has to be done by TOMORROW, so it's time to get this piece done, ya know?
Feb 28, 2012
Tape It, Attractively
Conversation in the studio today:
Melodie: "This is the bad tape... and it's called 'Tape it', hah!"
Beej: "That's silly, it should at least stick then"
Me: "I'm going to make a tape company one day...
...I'll call it 'Attractive'..."
Melodie: "Attractive...? Because it is attracted to things! hah, I can promote it for you in all of my classes. I'll tell my students: 'Just remember, if your tape isn't attractive.... then...?"
Me: "...then your work won't be either"
Watch out people: future career = CEO and Art Director of artist tape company
Catch phrase: "If your tape isn't Attractive®, then your work won't be either"
Melodie: "This is the bad tape... and it's called 'Tape it', hah!"
Beej: "That's silly, it should at least stick then"
Me: "I'm going to make a tape company one day...
...I'll call it 'Attractive'..."
Melodie: "Attractive...? Because it is attracted to things! hah, I can promote it for you in all of my classes. I'll tell my students: 'Just remember, if your tape isn't attractive.... then...?"
Me: "...then your work won't be either"
Watch out people: future career = CEO and Art Director of artist tape company
Catch phrase: "If your tape isn't Attractive®, then your work won't be either"
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Feb 27, 2012
Motivation Before the Show
In exactly one week, the show will be hung. And I will finally be done matting, framing and taking care of it! YAY
If you haven't seen the progress of this experience, you can see the old state of my list here. After some help from my wonderful hubby-to-be (aka Superman) last week, the daunting to-dos has experienced some progress! Here is the beloved list in all it's tattered, saturated blue/green ink glory:
The black lines are there because they have begun cutting some of my pieces—I have too many now that there are 4 people in the show :( It was rather frustrating, but there are now some pieces that I don't need to try and finish, so that's alright with me!
So, so, SO close!!!
I can taste it—let's hurry up and finish!
If you haven't seen the progress of this experience, you can see the old state of my list here. After some help from my wonderful hubby-to-be (aka Superman) last week, the daunting to-dos has experienced some progress! Here is the beloved list in all it's tattered, saturated blue/green ink glory:
The black lines are there because they have begun cutting some of my pieces—I have too many now that there are 4 people in the show :( It was rather frustrating, but there are now some pieces that I don't need to try and finish, so that's alright with me!
So, so, SO close!!!
I can taste it—let's hurry up and finish!
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Feb 23, 2012
Longing For Time...
I have a small idea that I'm brainstorming for a children's book. An idea that I will likely pass on to my beautiful and talented sister to write, while I enjoy drawing my little character.
Obviously, this little scheme of mine will not be commencing for another few months or so, but it's fun to think about as I avoid studying for my art history exam tomorrow morning... oops
Anyway, here's a page for what I'm thinking...
Thoughts?
Obviously, this little scheme of mine will not be commencing for another few months or so, but it's fun to think about as I avoid studying for my art history exam tomorrow morning... oops
Anyway, here's a page for what I'm thinking...
Thoughts?
Feb 14, 2012
John 15:9
So, today is Valentine's day.
Time for the CLASSIC and totally PREDICTABLE post on the annual V-day.
Cue bragging (sorry y'all)
About a week ago, I got a package from my daddy :) Chocolate covered strawberries! Yummy :) I've enjoyed them slowly—sharing... occasionally, lol. Finished them off today
Today, I completely forgot about Valentine's day, until I stepped out my door on the way to the bathroom (tmi, I know) and sleepily noticed a small note with a chocolate sucker on it from one of my dear housemates :) very sweet, and the card was darling.
Now, off to class—to find this lovely rose and a note from my forever valentine—I mean JESUS of course ;) With the help of Melodie, He reminded us how loved we are, making the class period much more enjoyable
The rest of the day went pretty well—I got a "Happy Valentine's Day" text from my Supermanman after he got out of school :) He later sent me a text to vent about yucky homework, only to call me a few minutes later... to ask where I was...?
"Wait...? Where are YOU?!"
Yep, Todd came all the way to the Arborshire to see me, and not just that—he brought me an entire vase of CHOCOLATE! And not just any chocolate, Reese chocolate—yummmmmmy
Not at all what I expected to happen today, but it was so great—thank you to everyone who gave me a hug or provided encouragement.
And of course, day was MADE when I got to spend a few hours with my very favorite young man :) A very, very good day.
Time for the CLASSIC and totally PREDICTABLE post on the annual V-day.
Cue bragging (sorry y'all)
About a week ago, I got a package from my daddy :) Chocolate covered strawberries! Yummy :) I've enjoyed them slowly—sharing... occasionally, lol. Finished them off today
Today, I completely forgot about Valentine's day, until I stepped out my door on the way to the bathroom (tmi, I know) and sleepily noticed a small note with a chocolate sucker on it from one of my dear housemates :) very sweet, and the card was darling.
Now, off to class—to find this lovely rose and a note from my forever valentine—I mean JESUS of course ;) With the help of Melodie, He reminded us how loved we are, making the class period much more enjoyable
The rest of the day went pretty well—I got a "Happy Valentine's Day" text from my Supermanman after he got out of school :) He later sent me a text to vent about yucky homework, only to call me a few minutes later... to ask where I was...?
"Wait...? Where are YOU?!"
Yep, Todd came all the way to the Arborshire to see me, and not just that—he brought me an entire vase of CHOCOLATE! And not just any chocolate, Reese chocolate—yummmmmmy
Not at all what I expected to happen today, but it was so great—thank you to everyone who gave me a hug or provided encouragement.
And of course, day was MADE when I got to spend a few hours with my very favorite young man :) A very, very good day.
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Feb 11, 2012
Senior Art Show—Advertising
*Drum roll, please*
[Just in case you did not catch on from previous posts]
I am officially having a senior show! The art show is the goal of art students at Spring Arbor University, but it has been an especially difficult run for me because I have two different concentrations (not to say that it doesn't happen, but within a 4 year block, it is difficult).
Along with two other students, I will be filling a portion of the gallery (somewhere between 35 and 40 pieces) and preparing for the opening reception to take place on March 4th, 2012. Before the opening, I will have to tweak and complete, mat, frame and hang each piece individually. Needless to say, it has been a stressful few weeks (since I did not know I was going to have a show until the 30th of January!)
Along with getting those pieces together, I also needed to create a poster and postcard design to advertise the show, as well as keep up on other homework, work related things, write an artist statement and sleep—not to mention my delightful blog. It has been a very busy time!
Anyway, here is my poster design :) I don't have a single piece that really sums up my show because of my two concentrations (not to mention, graphic design being so broad in and of itself), so I came up with this idea to translate both emphasis for me.
Sometimes the poster will be hung in one direction: (emphasizing my graphic design)
And sometimes, in the other: (emphasizing my illustrations)
Thus allowing both of my strengths to be displayed, and hopefully to create some real interest :) We'll see how well they work! Thoughts? (unfortunately I posted one of the older ones—in the final addition, the typographic portrait read better on the left side, but my flash drive is on the other side of the room and I'm honestly too lazy to go get it right now!)
The opening reception is fast approaching—I hope to see you all there!
Oh, and remember me and my craziness in your prayers when you get a chance :) Thanks all!
[Just in case you did not catch on from previous posts]
I am officially having a senior show! The art show is the goal of art students at Spring Arbor University, but it has been an especially difficult run for me because I have two different concentrations (not to say that it doesn't happen, but within a 4 year block, it is difficult).
Along with two other students, I will be filling a portion of the gallery (somewhere between 35 and 40 pieces) and preparing for the opening reception to take place on March 4th, 2012. Before the opening, I will have to tweak and complete, mat, frame and hang each piece individually. Needless to say, it has been a stressful few weeks (since I did not know I was going to have a show until the 30th of January!)
Along with getting those pieces together, I also needed to create a poster and postcard design to advertise the show, as well as keep up on other homework, work related things, write an artist statement and sleep—not to mention my delightful blog. It has been a very busy time!
Anyway, here is my poster design :) I don't have a single piece that really sums up my show because of my two concentrations (not to mention, graphic design being so broad in and of itself), so I came up with this idea to translate both emphasis for me.
Sometimes the poster will be hung in one direction: (emphasizing my graphic design)
And sometimes, in the other: (emphasizing my illustrations)
Thus allowing both of my strengths to be displayed, and hopefully to create some real interest :) We'll see how well they work! Thoughts? (unfortunately I posted one of the older ones—in the final addition, the typographic portrait read better on the left side, but my flash drive is on the other side of the room and I'm honestly too lazy to go get it right now!)
The opening reception is fast approaching—I hope to see you all there!
Oh, and remember me and my craziness in your prayers when you get a chance :) Thanks all!
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Feb 10, 2012
Doodles in Chapel
We had a pretty good chapel speaker today. Really challenged us to get out of our comfort zones, and to get the idea that the "mission field" is only in the wilderness out of our head—Urban ministries is a mission field that is just as noble. Christians are constantly on the mission field. This is not our home, and we should seek to share with people whenever there is an opportunity! We should live intentionally, and be open to what God can do in our lives—He's a tricky one :)
Anyway, he had a very interesting face... kinda sad and... old :) I loved it, so I drew him 3 times (caricatures each time), haha
Not that he wasn't good, I actually really enjoyed listening, he had a good sense of humor and some great stuff to say—but he also had a great face.
Obviously, I drew this one over my sketches on type layouts for my art show poster... oops! Enjoy
Anyway, he had a very interesting face... kinda sad and... old :) I loved it, so I drew him 3 times (caricatures each time), haha
Not that he wasn't good, I actually really enjoyed listening, he had a good sense of humor and some great stuff to say—but he also had a great face.
Obviously, I drew this one over my sketches on type layouts for my art show poster... oops! Enjoy
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