Layers of Flavor

Hey,

Played around with layers, masks, adjustments, and curves on Photoshop.

I'll post some illustrator things next. 

Thanks for reading / looking.

Fun with my new sketchbook

Hey Everyone,

Was busy with life for a week or so, but I'm back as usual.
In today's episode, I meandered into Barnes and Noble and purchased an adorable sketchbook. Bargain priced, according to Mr. Noble. Lucky me.

I usually get black sketch books, but in the spirit of the new year, I decided to stop being a vampire and get something colorful. It's been a pleasure to pretend I can draw. 

Here's what I made on the way home:

An angsty heart monitor. 

The NYC Subway, according to me.

So, I think I'm going to make digital versions of these, on Photoshop and Illustrator, 

and play around with layers and brushes and masks and things. 

So I'll make something nice. Tomorrow?

Thanks for reading. 

The Impact of Motor Oil on Physical Appearance

If you don't already know, I'm studying to be a graphic designer. Last week I was playing around on Adobe Photoshop, and I'm not sure what supernatural creature I turned this person into, but it was entertaining and things will probably get even worse next time :) Used the millions of options for Brush & Color Picker tools.

Stella was a focused college girl, getting a 4.0 GPA and things

...but someone slipped motor oil into her smoothie!

I'll show you what I can do with "masks" and "clipping masks" next.

So until next time, have a happy baby New Year!

Winter Things

Last week, I added to something I made a while ago. It's a bicycle with fancy things:

Thought some blue hues and layered duck tape would be a good idea.
Also added accents to the handles and seat.
Luckily for me, this idea turned out okay.

Your thoughts and feedback are welcome, if you please. I'll post something
from Photoshop next. I'm working towards a graphic design career.
 I've made a few things but am nervous about making them public.

I suppose I should get less nervous. 

July 2013 Exhibition

Over the summer, I got to be in an international exhibition (The Story of the Creative, at the Angel Orensanz Foundation for Contemporary Art). Was very excited. Here's one of the pieces that made the cut. Inspired by the way someone I dated used to make me feel. Made this during college and posted it on my artist profile at See.me. The eyes are my eyes, metaphorically.

On it's lonesome.

"Starry Eyed" 2012. Acrylic Paint

 At the exhibition.

Well thank you for reading. I'll show you how I made a collage from highschool, into something cooler, next time.

Mindless Self Indulgence

Here are photos of my artwork from my "Mindless Self Indulgence" collection. I had a solo exhibition for the Student Annual Show at the Berman Art Museum (Collegeville, PA) for 3 weeks, before graduating college on May 10th!

 

An explanatory post will follow.

 

Wall One (Helmets)

Wall Two (Collages & Sculptures)

 

 

"The Shield" 2013. Mixed Media.

 

"The Façade" 2013. Mixed Media.

 

"The Soul" 2013. Mixed Media.

 

 

"Contrary to Popular Belief" 2012. Mixed Media.

 

"Wishes" 2013. Mixed Media. 

 

"America" 2013. Mixed Media.

 

"Lost Your Marbles" 2013. Mixed Media.
 

"Hope" 2012. Mixed Media