Thursday, December 17, 2009

Rap music doesn't have to make sense...

I've decided this.

I've set two realistic goals for winter break:
1) Complete the two most recent compositions I started.
2) Update my portfolio!!! << DO IT!

Here's what I did today. (That's right, I worked today. High-five to myself) It's a continuation of the last composition. It's leading into irrationality. Sorry for the random black lines, these images are screen shots. :/




 


Review & Plan

Review went well. I got some great ideas/feedback.
Today, I'm going to the Duderstadt to work.
I am also going to UHS to get a prescription refill.

Video Unrelated. *but super badass


UT Twente - Identity from The QBF on Vimeo.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

I'm so stressed...

I'm going to like... throw up or something.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Heavier

I tried to make this shape have more weight and seem even MORE precariously hung. I moved the fluffy cloud-like texture so it doesn't seem like its floating. I've made one of the string's snap and also fray... does it look heavier? I hope so...





























First semesters pretty much over.
I've been feeling really weird lately. Not myself...
Hopefully, winter break will let me unwind a little bit and regain some stability.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Gorman Grant

Thank you to the Gorman family for their generosity towards the IP students!

I will put my grant money to good use!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Vertical Melancholia

I've reintroduced an "actor." The last piece seemed... unfocused. I still think it reads as a landscape though. :/
Anywayssss....
I'm ecstatic about this illustration. This is a work in progress. The further down it goes the less detailed it is because, obviously, I have spent less time working on it. I intend to bring this into photoshop when the Illustrator file is more complete.

Comments, impressions, and reactions are appreciated.
Please click for larger view.


Saturday, December 5, 2009

A Work in Progress

I think things are moving in a good direction. Since talking to Hannah, I've decided to try to work on a canvas size outside of a normal poster frame. These are becoming more like "emotional landscapes." I've removed the actors or characters I had before. I want these strips to be longer I think. I want it to feel like there's a long time being portrayed.

This image below is a combination of sadness and the beginnings of irrationality. Again, it's a work in progress and is no where near done. In fact, I would still consider this an experiment and may never be a complete piece.


Anyways, here's my wip. I suggest clicking to see a larger version. :)



Thursday, December 3, 2009

Yea, Hannah!

I spoke with Hannah Smotrich today. She was so helpful. As usual she was direct and to the point. She brought up problems she found in my project and then suggested ways to fix these issues. Best of all she set me on a forward facing direction. :)

We talked it out.
She understood my project.
I'm thankful for our meeting.


I'm in the midst of applying to graduate schools. Omg, I'm drowning...

Tuesday, December 1, 2009