Monday, September 30, 2013
Drew Cossa_Statement Outline
A majority of my work as an artist revolves around drawing people as cartoon alter egos of themselves. It is very compelling to me to try and nail the character design down to a science and to explore drawing each character with varied emotions and from different angles. I really enjoy showing people my art, so when the picture is a representation of the viewer I feel they will enjoy it even more. I was inspired early on by graphic novels such as Captain Underpants and hand drawn independent videogames like Castle Crashers and Alien Hominid. The simplicity of the art style gave me the confidence to produce work myself and here I am still drawing my viewers.
DonaldReddick_worksamples
Donald Reddick
The Void, 2013
Oil on Particle Board 4'x4'
Artist's Collection
This piece was started by taking a picture of myself leaning over one of the drafting tables with the front angled down so that the rear of the table would be at the highest point I could manage. Then another image was used for the triangle, and another for producing an outline for the singularity. Next I used a projector to super impose each image in a manageable position so that I could out line each image onto a 4'x4' white primed particle board. Finally I just filled in the blanks with oil paint to completed the image you see here.
Donald Reddick
Unknown Hero, 2012
Paper and oil on particle board 5'x4'
Artist's Collection
The process started with a white primed surface. Next two thirds of the surface was covered in paper pamphlets and VA hand book pages from the Veterans' Association. Then a selection of images were combined to create the effective content creating a sort of controversial response for homeless veterans. Finally the process of painting the image based on a representational color schema.
Donald Reddick
Boxed Sounds, 2012
Oil on canvas 3'x4'
Artist's Collection
This piece started with a stretched canvas primed with gesso. Next a recreation of a sketch and some miner adjustments lightly re-sketched on the surface. Then selection of three colors were selected from a color pallet that were my least favorite. Finally those colors were adjusted by combining two of the three in different directions, and creating light to dark variations to give depth.
DonaldReddick_FirstDraft
My time so far in this life has taught me many things, but I still to this day, as I always have been, am very hell bent on doing the things that I love in as many ways as I can. In this case, my art is the point of interest. I do always try to create as many variations of my art as I can. There is nothing that I will not try to perform in as many ways as possible. With my love of converting music into a visual form of art I strive to show it by way of paint, sculpture, etc. There is also controversial stories in art. With my piece about homeless veterans, "Unknown Heroes," I try to convey the need to help the men and women who have served the U.S. people with honor, and then were unable to make it in society after their term of service was completed. Plus there are the many other insulting atrocities conveyed by the ignorant idiots of this world that I present in this piece and refute. At one time some would think I was at war with the elements of life, but in reality I am just helping to create a balance. That balance comes with the drive to be very eclectic in the many things I would like to create. I find that a worldly balance can not be forced. It must be inspired...
DonaldReddick_Letter from the future_Resubmit
Hey Donny,
So I just wanted to let you know about the next 5 years of your life and how things work out. From where you are at this time you will be finishing up the last few courses the you need for your A.S. in Studio Arts. When you leave Florida School of The Arts and Palatka you will be moving back to Orlando and enrolling into Rollins College. The MFA program that they have there will greatly improve you abilities as an artist, and allow you a greater chance at proving your skills. It will be a great time to excel in your creative thought processes, and help in redefining the way you see art and create it. More so, during that time, you will get your chance at introducing your best of works in the Orange County Art Museum. While showing your works there you will be allowed to help with some of the summer art programs with the children who attend. Plus there will be a position that opens as a curator's assistant. Through your knowledge and experiences you will begin trying to find job openings at various colleges as a professor in the Studio Arts. At this point it is now a waiting game, but as usual your patience will prevail.
P.S.- You'll be just fine.
Sincerely,
Yourself...
So I just wanted to let you know about the next 5 years of your life and how things work out. From where you are at this time you will be finishing up the last few courses the you need for your A.S. in Studio Arts. When you leave Florida School of The Arts and Palatka you will be moving back to Orlando and enrolling into Rollins College. The MFA program that they have there will greatly improve you abilities as an artist, and allow you a greater chance at proving your skills. It will be a great time to excel in your creative thought processes, and help in redefining the way you see art and create it. More so, during that time, you will get your chance at introducing your best of works in the Orange County Art Museum. While showing your works there you will be allowed to help with some of the summer art programs with the children who attend. Plus there will be a position that opens as a curator's assistant. Through your knowledge and experiences you will begin trying to find job openings at various colleges as a professor in the Studio Arts. At this point it is now a waiting game, but as usual your patience will prevail.
P.S.- You'll be just fine.
Sincerely,
Yourself...
Sunday, September 29, 2013
MaryBethHietapelto_statementoutline
1. I never really got into this work, its more like I can't get out of it. Most children are introduced to arts and crafts, finger painting, a wooden spoon and a pots and pans drum set. I just kept going with it, from triangle dresses and extra fingers, I moved on to earthy depictions of fairy's, gypsies, and mermaids. I feel like work is going well when I don't feel like ripping it up and hiding it from people because its so ugly and embarrassing. There aren't many things I love about the work I do, but I enjoy layering line work over much of my art. That's probably my most favorite part. Line work makes everything better!!
2. Equality for all living things, love, harmony, music, nature, nudity, freedom, body painting, appreciation for the female body and anatomy, dancing, bare feet, hair..lots of hair.
3. a) Layering line work over charcoal, water color, or oils is what I like best about what I do.
b) When I say a piece has turned out really well, I mean it looks finished and I'm happy with it and I'm not scared to show it off.
c) Patterns in my work include a lot of yellow, the female body, and intricate line work.
2. Equality for all living things, love, harmony, music, nature, nudity, freedom, body painting, appreciation for the female body and anatomy, dancing, bare feet, hair..lots of hair.
3. a) Layering line work over charcoal, water color, or oils is what I like best about what I do.
b) When I say a piece has turned out really well, I mean it looks finished and I'm happy with it and I'm not scared to show it off.
c) Patterns in my work include a lot of yellow, the female body, and intricate line work.
Monday, September 23, 2013
meaganmiller_statement outline
- When I pick up a camera, I feel like everything makes sense. I get a sense of understanding and confidence when I look through the viewfinder and I can already see the shot in my head. I know exactly how I want a photo to look and any other way, it feels odd. I'm very confident when it comes to my art. I do have a tendency to second guess myself until I think about why I'm doing it and what I want to accomplish with it. I want my photos to say something to someone. When work is going well, I feel like I should be in this profession and that I'm making the right decision to stick to what I love. When I look at average scenes, I automatically see how I could portray that scene in a photo. I see it all in my head from the very first glance; color scheme, depth of field, rule of thirds, feeling.
- Detailed
Different
Simple
Experimental
Growth
Bright
Variety - I love feeling like I know what I'm doing, because I do. I feel so unbelievably confident when I look through my lens that nothing else matters. When I see my shot, I already have every last detail planned in my head and that makes me feel like I'm actually supposed to be doing this and that I was stupid for ever believing I couldn't. I just get a sense of knowing and understanding and I can't ever get enough of it. If I ever lose that, I will quit photography because the magic will be gone, my entire purpose will be gone. I know a piece has turned out well if it looks the same on the screen or the paper as it does in my head. I'm a firm believer of the rule of thirds. I will rarely, if ever, center a subject. Sometimes, I'll center a subject on accident and I like the result, but rarely does that happen. I have a tendency to place my subject to the right so there is more visible space on the left. I'm not sure how I came about doing that, but I'll find myself trying to correct it and change up the scene so that the subject will fall just about anywhere else.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Linda Navamuel_Statement Outline
1. I didn't chose the artist life, i was born to do this. I always loved making art and i'm glad my parents are supportive or I wouldn't have believed in my art. I create because its my outlet in from reality, there are no rules when it comes to art. When my work is going really well, i tend to become excited to finish it. Knowing that a work is coming along way better then how i imagined it makes me proud. This is a life style for me, my art does a better job explaining me then I can verbally.
2. Feminine, bold, innocent yet cheeky, experimental, happy accidents, unsure, trying to connect with something more that's within me. Fun, a lot of trial and errors, innovated, responsive. Girly, darker then it looks.
3.
- What do you like best about what you do?
I like creating works that create a response from the viewer, whether its positive or negative. The best when people give you they're idea on it, when they explain what they believe it means or their point of view. I love the process of creating a work, the fumbling between one idea and another; which at one point, i end up saying "f**k it" and going with a gut idea which ends up making an awesome satisfying piece.
- What do you mean when you say that a piece has turned out really well?
I mean that the work i created come out better then the sketches that i created, that I made a work based on impulsive ideas. I didn't think to hard on the idea, that i was able to express more then I thought i could. Sometimes, doubt occurs when i'm creating a work, i become concerned that no one will understand or appreciate what i'm trying to create. When i create a work that is different, where my style has grown.
- Is there a pattern in your work?
I believe theres a strong pattern of women, i guess due to the fact that i myself are a women. Material wise, my favorite martial to work with is watercolor, fine ink pens and color pencils. I love creating intricate line accompanied by light transparent watercolors. I would say very often feminine, and dainty types of subjects.
2. Feminine, bold, innocent yet cheeky, experimental, happy accidents, unsure, trying to connect with something more that's within me. Fun, a lot of trial and errors, innovated, responsive. Girly, darker then it looks.
3.
- What do you like best about what you do?
I like creating works that create a response from the viewer, whether its positive or negative. The best when people give you they're idea on it, when they explain what they believe it means or their point of view. I love the process of creating a work, the fumbling between one idea and another; which at one point, i end up saying "f**k it" and going with a gut idea which ends up making an awesome satisfying piece.
- What do you mean when you say that a piece has turned out really well?
I mean that the work i created come out better then the sketches that i created, that I made a work based on impulsive ideas. I didn't think to hard on the idea, that i was able to express more then I thought i could. Sometimes, doubt occurs when i'm creating a work, i become concerned that no one will understand or appreciate what i'm trying to create. When i create a work that is different, where my style has grown.
- Is there a pattern in your work?
I believe theres a strong pattern of women, i guess due to the fact that i myself are a women. Material wise, my favorite martial to work with is watercolor, fine ink pens and color pencils. I love creating intricate line accompanied by light transparent watercolors. I would say very often feminine, and dainty types of subjects.
cwicker_ statement outline
Iv always been serenaded by art even as a infant.Both my parents have a large collection of Howard Finster paintings witch they where given by howard at his home in Atlanta. They are not artist them selfs but they have always had a passion for art and bizarre antiques. So when they saw my ability to reinterpret images as a young child they did everything they could to encourage me to continue and build my strengths as an artist. There was concern for a brief moment as i had a strong obsession with aliens as a boy.I even wrote a book in the 4th grade about an alien friend of mine named joey and got first place in the florida book writing competition. I believe the positive reinforcement and my surroundings has molded me into the artist i am today.
Bizarre, Odd, Other worldly, space, create, new, expand, grow, forward, multiply, divide, arrange, change, continue, don't erase, always have your eyes open, live, adventure,dream
Bizarre, Odd, Other worldly, space, create, new, expand, grow, forward, multiply, divide, arrange, change, continue, don't erase, always have your eyes open, live, adventure,dream
what i like best about my work is having an idea or vision of a piece and executing as planned. Tough its never exactly what i had envisioned but what fun would that be there would be no surprises and its all about the surprises you may stumble upon.
Nick Silvestris_Statement Outline
1. I grew up around passionate, creative people and making art is how I emulate them. When things are going well I feel validated for all the effort I put forth. A sense of power and control comes through when my work shows skill and accuracy. My favorite thing about my work is the stories it tells, the reflection it has on my life at that time and the way it expresses my thoughts.
2. Curiosity, Novelty, Excellence. Following traditions yet leading the future. Indulging in your interests, creating a vision. Document, Encouragement, Glorify. Doing it better, changing direction, preserving virtue. Solidify abstraction, dissolve certainty.
3. a. What I like best about what I do is not just the sheer joy of accomplishment it gives me, but rather the process of exploration, research, and ingenuity that goes into what I make.
b. If a piece has turned out right then it has been crafted well and portrays what I intended it to, and if not, then has surprised me with an alternative yet satisfying manifestation of that intention.
c. Patterns in my work follow
2. Curiosity, Novelty, Excellence. Following traditions yet leading the future. Indulging in your interests, creating a vision. Document, Encouragement, Glorify. Doing it better, changing direction, preserving virtue. Solidify abstraction, dissolve certainty.
3. a. What I like best about what I do is not just the sheer joy of accomplishment it gives me, but rather the process of exploration, research, and ingenuity that goes into what I make.
b. If a piece has turned out right then it has been crafted well and portrays what I intended it to, and if not, then has surprised me with an alternative yet satisfying manifestation of that intention.
c. Patterns in my work follow
kelliebeck_statementoutline
I enjoy the time and hard work I put into a piece, I believe that every mark counts. Creating art is a relief, especially when a piece has turned out really well. And it's only well when I know that I have gave it my all. When I'm done, it makes me feel excited and ready for the next project.
Amanda Jones_Statement Outline
1. Making art is something that I love. It's always been a constant in my life, and it always will be there. I feel that it's not only a record of my life, but it has become an extention of my very being. I have always been intimidated by people in general, and in the past I've had a hard time expressing myself with the ease which most everybody else seemed to be born with. But I don't have to tell people how I view the world, because my artwork does it for me. It is my way to connect with people, and with myself.
2. Strong
Experimental
Imperfect
Different reality
Aware
Caring
3.
What do you like best about what you do?
I like that I can look back at what I've done and see my progression. I can see where I've improved and how my technique has evolved. I love knowing that I have the ability to make sense out of my chaos.
What do you mean when you say that a piece has turned out really well?
I mean that I can finally accept that other people will view my work, and though some may dislike it, I can still view it with pride.
What patterns emerge in your work; Is there a pattern in the way you select materials or the way you use color, texture or light?
I draw or paint people a lot, however most of my works often contain aspects of nature or animals. I have been painting for years, and now that I begin to explore different materials, such as chalk and pen, I am beginning to understand that there are many ways to accomplish any task.I have certain preferences, regarding surfaces that I plan to work on, because the character of the medium is directly affected by the character of the surface. Painting on a canvas allows far more freedom for me, as I can pile on as much paint as I want. However, I need to be more mindful of the choices that I make when I paint on something like paper, where water must be used in moderation.
2. Strong
Experimental
Imperfect
Different reality
Aware
Caring
3.
What do you like best about what you do?
I like that I can look back at what I've done and see my progression. I can see where I've improved and how my technique has evolved. I love knowing that I have the ability to make sense out of my chaos.
What do you mean when you say that a piece has turned out really well?
I mean that I can finally accept that other people will view my work, and though some may dislike it, I can still view it with pride.
What patterns emerge in your work; Is there a pattern in the way you select materials or the way you use color, texture or light?
I draw or paint people a lot, however most of my works often contain aspects of nature or animals. I have been painting for years, and now that I begin to explore different materials, such as chalk and pen, I am beginning to understand that there are many ways to accomplish any task.I have certain preferences, regarding surfaces that I plan to work on, because the character of the medium is directly affected by the character of the surface. Painting on a canvas allows far more freedom for me, as I can pile on as much paint as I want. However, I need to be more mindful of the choices that I make when I paint on something like paper, where water must be used in moderation.
Erika Steele_statement outline
1. I feel empowered
that i will be a successful graphic designer
im designing something from a basic concept
that i can take an idea and translate it into a graphic
2. Words + Phrases:
Novice
Simple
Clean
Geometric
Typographic
Serene
Subdued
3. It makes me feel accomplished when I can help someone communicate their message with a graphic I've designed for them. I consider a piece that is well designed when my client is satisfied and for personal projects that I don't cringe when I look at it or feel like something is missing. The patterns most often seen in my work is when I take type and turn it into a graphic or a pattern. I'm also quite drawn to simple geometric shapes. Simple lines and patterns are the basis for my design inspiration. I love using the color pink. While it has various meanings I just love the versatility of the color and how different hues and shades can convey a completely different message. I also love how the color can virtually be paired with most colors given the right shade.
that i will be a successful graphic designer
im designing something from a basic concept
that i can take an idea and translate it into a graphic
2. Words + Phrases:
Novice
Simple
Clean
Geometric
Typographic
Serene
Subdued
3. It makes me feel accomplished when I can help someone communicate their message with a graphic I've designed for them. I consider a piece that is well designed when my client is satisfied and for personal projects that I don't cringe when I look at it or feel like something is missing. The patterns most often seen in my work is when I take type and turn it into a graphic or a pattern. I'm also quite drawn to simple geometric shapes. Simple lines and patterns are the basis for my design inspiration. I love using the color pink. While it has various meanings I just love the versatility of the color and how different hues and shades can convey a completely different message. I also love how the color can virtually be paired with most colors given the right shade.
Mackenzie Heavener_Statement Outline
Creating artwork is something that makes me feel connected to the universe. I feel like I am literally putting a piece of me into the world when I make art. Art is also something I use as an outlet for the thousands of thoughts constently spinning around inside my head and for emotions that I fail to truly articulate. My artwork is derived from my emotions and struggles. When I am creating artwork I am mentally regurgitating things that have created conflicts within me onto the piece I am working on. After creating a piece of artwork I feel a strong sense of relief. Drawing is the art I enjoy the most because of its immediate results and the amount of detail it allows me to use. I am constently feeling the need to draw and have my sketchbook with me wherever I go. I embrace the challenges I am faced with when creating a successful piece of art because these challenges allow me to relax and force my mind to focus. Art has evolved from something I once used to only create beautiful things to something I use to create concrete examples of my perception. Most of the time, these perceptions are not things that are considered beautiful.
Carolyn Searls_statement outline
- I love how art is my escape.When I'm creating a new piece or even just simply thinking about what I'll create next ,I feel at peace. Its hard for me to determine if a piece turned out "really well" or not because I'm very hard on myself.The pieces that I always seem to end up liking the most are the ones that I least expected to.When I'm experimenting with a material for the first time or a piece ends up having alot of happy accidents happen to it those are usually the works I end up loving.All my art work has very strange similarities.You can always tell what piece is mine,I'm very proud of my own personal style.I'm very addicted to mixed media I can never just use one material on a piece which I think separates my work from the rest.
Monday, September 16, 2013
meaganmiller_worksamples
Untitled
2013
Personal Photography, Photoshop
Artist's Collection
This photo is a shattered window of an abandoned van.
Untitled
2013
Personal Photography, Photoshop
Artist's Collection
This photo was taken up north in Maggie Valley, North Carolina
by the cabin where my family was vacationing.
Untitled
2013
Personal Photography
Artist's Collection
I took this photo with my cell phone at the 2013 Blue Crab
Festival in downtown Palatka.
Untitled
2013
mdf plywood, acrylic, 13.5"x 14.5"
Artist's Collection
I cut down a large piece of mdf and constructed an abstract figure.
I gave it two coats of paint, coated with polyurethane, sanded it, and
added another coat of paint and polyurethane.
Richie D'Onofrio_Work Samples
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| Eye Floaters, 2013 Pen and Ink printed on bristol board, photoshop-11/14in Sketched out in pencil first then inked, then edited in photoshop Final piece printed on to bristol board |
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| The Cube, 2012 Graphite and charcoal on newsprint 25/30in Final piece was taken from sketches, final drawling was sketched out in pencil then values were shown using charcoal and 3b, 4b graphite pencils. |
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| Everyday Street, 2012 Video Screen Shot digitally edited mounted on foam core 8/10 in Final piece was created from three video still shots which were then edited to an abstract state in photoshop |
letter
Dear. Me
Things have been hard in the past few years, but really did you expect it to be a walk in the park. The goals that you wanted to reach, have been reached at the best of you ability. Nothing is easy to do and by now you have realized that hard work, patients and creativity are the tools that will and have gotten you to this point in your life.
Love. me :)
Things have been hard in the past few years, but really did you expect it to be a walk in the park. The goals that you wanted to reach, have been reached at the best of you ability. Nothing is easy to do and by now you have realized that hard work, patients and creativity are the tools that will and have gotten you to this point in your life.
Love. me :)
jovana work
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| faceless self portrait 2012 Digital imaging Artist collection I wanted to create an image that depicted how I feel and I wanted to get an emotional response from my audience. |
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| Untitled work 2013 personal photography The photo was taken of an abandoned van, its was one of the broken windows of the van. |
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Sunday, September 15, 2013
Linda_Work Samples_ REWORKED
Mandala Pinch Pot
2013, 4"x 6"
Clay
The assignment was to create a couple of pinch pots. When I formed the basic shape I incorporated a press mandala using pens and ceramic tools. The design was free handed, but the imperfections really create character for the pinch pot.
Looks to Give
2013 , 12"x 7"
Screen printing
My first screen print, I free-handed the design directly on the screen using Screen Filler method. I printed the work on drawing paper.
Hand Master
2013, 4"x 3"
, Ink
I was working on a series of works that involved the 'all seeing hand'.
Andrews Matryoshka
2012, 4" x 7"
Watercolor, Ink, Colored pencil
Watercolor, Ink, Colored pencil
This was a work done as a birthday present to a good friend of mines. The basic inspiration for this was done by asking him a series of basic questions and with his response I created this work. I must admit it pains me to give this away, I'm in love with the outcome.
kelliebeck_worksamples
Jumping Boy, 2013
Flash, 800X400px
This was the final part of my animation.
Kellie Beck
EYE, 2013
Pastel, 6"x9"
Was testing out the pastels and black paper.
Kellie Beck
windmill, 2013
pen and ink, 8"x11"
Was on a road trip over the summer and we passed a field of windmill energy generator so I started sketching different types. This on is my favorite.
codywicker_work samples
crystalline candy
11" x 14" 2013
- pen and marker -
Crystalline candy is a part of a three piece series of space candy I did for a show case at FLOAT Collective in St. Augustine Fl. its meant to be displayed side by side with the others and all in white frames so the colors pop.
Elestial Sounds stage installation
(with Evan Galbicka)
25' x 20' 2013
- wood, fabric, canvas, 2000 slides, and 150 lightbulbs -
This stage instillation is at the Elestial Sounds (recored label) headquarters in Gainesville Fl. In this top photo the instillation is not complete or lit by the installed lighting. Below is a photo of the instillation with performers on stage.
Uncle Marty album cover
13" x 13" 2012
- acrylic, color pincel, pen and ink -
This album is to be printed on a vinyl which would be about 13" x 13". This color scheme on the back side as well. So this piece is to be hand held so to be able to see the fine detailed work. In the blob there are a lot of person relation ship objects connecting me and Marty's friendship sense we where about 7
Nick Silvestris_Work Samples_Reworked
African Bust 2013
Clay, Paint, String, Feathers
1.5'x9"x7"
To be displayed on a tall, thin, white pedestal.
Single light source to create contrast against her face.
Her eyes were purposefully left vacant that reflect two sides
of how I feel toward this piece. First is that she is blind, which describes
my approach toward modeling her face where I took no reference
and did it all from my head. The second is that she is not focused but
rather all-seeing. She gazes out across the open plains of Africa
like a shepherd to a herd, or perhaps instead a predator.
1.5'x9"x7"
To be displayed on a tall, thin, white pedestal.
Single light source to create contrast against her face.
Her eyes were purposefully left vacant that reflect two sides
of how I feel toward this piece. First is that she is blind, which describes
my approach toward modeling her face where I took no reference
and did it all from my head. The second is that she is not focused but
rather all-seeing. She gazes out across the open plains of Africa
like a shepherd to a herd, or perhaps instead a predator.
Clipper Ship 2013
"Nihil Sanctum, Sic Transit Gloria, Semper Fidelis"
Wire, Mesh, Coat Hangers, Wood
2'x2'x8"
2'x2'x8"
Wooden base of the sculpture has been sealed many times to make waterproof.
When it was exhibited at Florida-Themed show, the ship was floating in a
fish tank just large enough to fit the piece inside. Below was an assemblage of
fish tank just large enough to fit the piece inside. Below was an assemblage of
small aquatic plants and animals. The "quotations" translate from Latin as
"Nothing is Sacred, Glory Fades, Always Faithful". This refers to the conflicting
depiction of this handsome vessel that should be barreling over the crests of waves,
but is now slowly sinking into the ocean. The bowsprit rises high into the air and
the sails are catching a last gust of wind, as if keeping
its chin up while dying in honor.
Solstice 2013
Bicycle Wheels, Fender, Chain
7'x3'x2'
This found object piece hangs from a long thin metal chain from the ceiling.
It should be placed next to a wall with a strong light on it to create a distinct shadow.
A small wheel is placed horizontally into the larger one, both move independently.
Suspendedalong the outside is a fender that swings freely and is attached to each
end of the chain. The spokes of the larger wheel are pushed out through the bottom
to depict sun rays. Each component is meant to spin, the smaller wheel can be
spun either way very quickly, the larger wheel spins opposite at a medium pace,
and the outer fender revolves around it all slowly. When each movement is
made simultaneously, a whirling sense of space and dynamism is evoked.
Reminiscent of orbiting planetary bodies. Chaotic and omnipotent
yet balanced and harmonized at the same time.
7'x3'x2'
This found object piece hangs from a long thin metal chain from the ceiling.
It should be placed next to a wall with a strong light on it to create a distinct shadow.
A small wheel is placed horizontally into the larger one, both move independently.
Suspendedalong the outside is a fender that swings freely and is attached to each
end of the chain. The spokes of the larger wheel are pushed out through the bottom
to depict sun rays. Each component is meant to spin, the smaller wheel can be
spun either way very quickly, the larger wheel spins opposite at a medium pace,
and the outer fender revolves around it all slowly. When each movement is
made simultaneously, a whirling sense of space and dynamism is evoked.
Reminiscent of orbiting planetary bodies. Chaotic and omnipotent
yet balanced and harmonized at the same time.
Erika Work Samples
ShopGirl Speaks Typeface logo
2013
Digital 72 DPI
Artist's Collection
I wanted to create a logo just from blog title letters s, g, s.
Meagan Miller logo
Untitled 2013
Digital 72 Dpi
Artist's collection
Tie the Knot Hair
Bespoke graphic + web design, 2013
Digital web only
tietheknothair.blogspot.com
Was hired to do a vintage, country, wedding hair blog design.
Work Samples
I did this piece with soft pastel and spray paint on Masonite.
This is a mixed media piece: pencil, ink, and paint done on a piece of wood. The outline of the octopus (quarterpus) is carved into the wood.
This is an oil piece, and the objective of the work was to study the way that different lights affect white objects.
MaryBethHietapelto_worksamples
Mary Beth Hietapelto
Still Life, Spring 2013
Oil with pen on a canvas measuring 18 by 24 inches
Artist's collection
This piece was made by painting and layering with oils, and once they were dry, going over the details with pen.
Mary Beth Hietapelto
Nude Model Study, Spring 2013
Gouache paint, 18 by 24 inches
Artist's Collection
I created this piece first by doing a light sketch in willow charcoal and then filling in the figure and some of her surroundings with gouache paint.
Mary Beth Hietapelto
Untitled, Winter 2013
Watercolor and pen, 11 by 13 inches
Artist's Collection
This piece was made with watercolor pencils and paint and then embellished with blue and black pens.
letter from the future
Yo past Mackenzie,
First of all, you need to calm down and take a breather because everything will work out and everything happens for a reason. Don't let anyhting get in the way of your passion for creating art to put into this world. Stay true to yourself no matter how much criticism you get. Stay focused on school and your future because your life counts on it. You are in Charleston now and the pain of your past is long gone. Your future in Charleston is definately something to look forward to. Many of your works have been sold in College of Charleston's gallery. This is a place where you learned so much and built yourself up. This is a place where you feel you belong. You have your own gallery and you are loving your life. Hang in there because things always get better even though you can't seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Sincerely,
Future Mackenzie
First of all, you need to calm down and take a breather because everything will work out and everything happens for a reason. Don't let anyhting get in the way of your passion for creating art to put into this world. Stay true to yourself no matter how much criticism you get. Stay focused on school and your future because your life counts on it. You are in Charleston now and the pain of your past is long gone. Your future in Charleston is definately something to look forward to. Many of your works have been sold in College of Charleston's gallery. This is a place where you learned so much and built yourself up. This is a place where you feel you belong. You have your own gallery and you are loving your life. Hang in there because things always get better even though you can't seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Sincerely,
Future Mackenzie
Work Samples
letter from the future
Dear Mary,
What's up?! Hows Flo-Lyfe? Everything's great here, I'm almost 25 and working on getting published. Deadlines are important so stay motivated! Or should I say get motivated, and don't let things that bring immediate happiness take priority over those that will make you happier in the future..or should I say now.
Follow your heart,
Mary
What's up?! Hows Flo-Lyfe? Everything's great here, I'm almost 25 and working on getting published. Deadlines are important so stay motivated! Or should I say get motivated, and don't let things that bring immediate happiness take priority over those that will make you happier in the future..or should I say now.
Follow your heart,
Mary
Friday, September 13, 2013
Carolyn Searls _work samples
The second piece is called Internet implodes,2013 It is a print/acrylic painting it's 12 x 24 inches its taped over my bed .I made it to show how ridiculous the internet can be.
The third piece is called Superstitious,2013 I used a plaster mold of my face,marbles,wire,and wood.It's about 2 x 2 feet and sits on my dresser.I made it as a joke cause when i was a child I convinced my friends I was a vampire.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Work Samples
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| Character Select 2013 Prisma color markings, Pitt Pens, and Mechanical Pencil on paper 10x7 inch. Artist's Collection I laid down the framework for the drawing with a mechanical pencil, went over it with varying Pitt pens, and ultimately shaded the different characters with two different blue Prisma Color Markers. I like how it turned out, it is my dream to eventually make a fighting game with these guys. |
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| Brimstone the Blacksmith 2013 Mechanical pencil, pitt pens, and Prisma color markers 10x7 inch. Artist's Collection Same process as the above piece, except I used gray markers as opposed to the blue ones. He is one of my few fictional characters not based on a person, and I consistently draw him again and again. |
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| Gotcha 2013 Mechanical pencil, pitt pens, and Prisma color markers 20x14 inch. Artist's Collection Again the process was the same as the above pieces, but oh man did this take a long time. This is potentially my favorite piece in my current sketchbook. That's Future Drew with the mechanical eye, killing the normal Drew. Funny we had an assignment in which we were supposed to receive a letter from our future self, I kept thinking of him. |
Dear past Drew,
You and me have never had any natural talent, every speck of achievement you and I have in the world of illustration has been earned. Art does not come easy to us, and it probably never will. Luckily your learning disability did not stop you, it didn't matter much, hard work pays off. I am currently living in New York as a professional illustrator and a married man with no kids. I can sincerely say that this is probably the most enjoyable time of my life. It is with great urgency that you get down basics of human anatomy as quickly and effectively as possible that way it can be easier to draw your characters. Once you've got that down you can move on to working alongside other upstarting independent game designers in an attempt to create an enjoyable videogame. Your consistent envy and jealously of your classmates art is still your biggest crutch, do not allow work that isn't yours to impede progress on work that is. Keep drawing beyond belief.
- Future Drew
You and me have never had any natural talent, every speck of achievement you and I have in the world of illustration has been earned. Art does not come easy to us, and it probably never will. Luckily your learning disability did not stop you, it didn't matter much, hard work pays off. I am currently living in New York as a professional illustrator and a married man with no kids. I can sincerely say that this is probably the most enjoyable time of my life. It is with great urgency that you get down basics of human anatomy as quickly and effectively as possible that way it can be easier to draw your characters. Once you've got that down you can move on to working alongside other upstarting independent game designers in an attempt to create an enjoyable videogame. Your consistent envy and jealously of your classmates art is still your biggest crutch, do not allow work that isn't yours to impede progress on work that is. Keep drawing beyond belief.
- Future Drew
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Dear future Carolyn
Dear me,It's finally all working out!You're teaching art and you have a beautiful and happy family.I know things are hard right now,but don't give up!just keep focused and know that one day it'll all get better.You're on the right path so stop questioning yourself or it'll drive you crazy.keep calm and make art!
<3 you
<3 you
Monday, September 9, 2013
Letter form the future
Letter from the future
Past Richie....., this is your future self talking to you. If you think you're going to be able to get a job
right as your done your two years. Well I'm very sorry my friend you are mistaken. You need more
time to further advance your artistic abilities. You are going to need to take some business classes as
well to help market yourself successfully. But before you can even accomplish that the slightest bit you
need to take a semester or two off and work as much as possible. In doing this you should be able to
pay for the school expenses. Granted you focuses and save every penny and are eligible for a scholarship. In between these two semesters off of work you will still need to be practicing your artwork as much as possible. Remember you do not want to get rusty with your technique. You have set some great goals to strive for in the two years you've spent at school. Most of these goals have been met, if you really wanna go into business for yourself one day your going to have to listen to me and finish for more years. Choose your path wisely and remember your other interests. Try and get into the surfing industry. In the past five years it has blown up more then anyone thought and if you play your cards right you can land yourself a job right in the thick of it. But by means possible you have to get a job after those four years. Trust me, your talent will be honed. You will be ready, I know this is a lot to take in at once but you'll figure it out.........Good luck man and safe travels.
-Future Richie
Past Richie....., this is your future self talking to you. If you think you're going to be able to get a job
right as your done your two years. Well I'm very sorry my friend you are mistaken. You need more
time to further advance your artistic abilities. You are going to need to take some business classes as
well to help market yourself successfully. But before you can even accomplish that the slightest bit you
need to take a semester or two off and work as much as possible. In doing this you should be able to
pay for the school expenses. Granted you focuses and save every penny and are eligible for a scholarship. In between these two semesters off of work you will still need to be practicing your artwork as much as possible. Remember you do not want to get rusty with your technique. You have set some great goals to strive for in the two years you've spent at school. Most of these goals have been met, if you really wanna go into business for yourself one day your going to have to listen to me and finish for more years. Choose your path wisely and remember your other interests. Try and get into the surfing industry. In the past five years it has blown up more then anyone thought and if you play your cards right you can land yourself a job right in the thick of it. But by means possible you have to get a job after those four years. Trust me, your talent will be honed. You will be ready, I know this is a lot to take in at once but you'll figure it out.........Good luck man and safe travels.
-Future Richie
Sunday, September 8, 2013
From the Future
09-08-13
Hey Kellie,
I want you to know that everything is going to work out okay. Things may seem a little frustrating now but it does get better. You need to start working on your own art on your own time. All the mistakes that you are making now will benefit you in the future. You will know how to handle them the next time. The next two years are the years that count. Get everything into order and you should be good. There should be no slacking and no complaining. Just do it and get it over with. Listen to your parents, they do know what they are talking about. Start looking up schools and jobs and try to choose what you want to do. Or just do everything. And stop biting your nails!! I'm tired of that. And do not forget about the piano.
-Kellie Beck.
Dear Past Amanda
Dear Past Me,
Don't. Slack. Off. You've found something that you love to do, and you actually have the tools at hand to help you achieve your goals, so don't waste them. Start applying to colleges, and not just in Florida. There are a lot of great schools out of state that have much better art programs, and since you still haven't actually decided what you want to do with your life, career-wise, I suggest that you start looking into schools that have good job outlooks for students who graduate from them.
You might want to look into doing a double major, or double degree with something like business or communication. And if you can get a scholarship (or more, if you really try), that you should definitely look into double degree programs over double majors. That way you can transfer, get a masters in Art, and still get a bachelors in something else.
5 years from now, you'll be a year out of college with a plane ticket back to the States from Australia, and you will be looking back on everything that you went through that brought you up to this point. You'll be thinking about all of those times when you questioned what you were doing with your life and why you had chosen a career path with such an unsatisfying future for so many. By this time in your life, you'll have meditated on these questions thoroughly, but you're not really going to stop for a while. More questions will be added to the list, and more obstacles are going to get in your way, but you just need to remember that you are doing this for you. Art is something that you love, and you are very lucky to have recognized that so early in your life.
Whenever you start to doubt yourself, remember that and you'll pull through, so that on your plane ride back home (with an entire surfing team sitting around you, might I add), you will feel that happiness that you only ever really feel when you've done something that originally frightened you.
Remember to keep an open mind about everything, because sometimes you'll see the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
Happy studying!
Future You
Don't. Slack. Off. You've found something that you love to do, and you actually have the tools at hand to help you achieve your goals, so don't waste them. Start applying to colleges, and not just in Florida. There are a lot of great schools out of state that have much better art programs, and since you still haven't actually decided what you want to do with your life, career-wise, I suggest that you start looking into schools that have good job outlooks for students who graduate from them.
You might want to look into doing a double major, or double degree with something like business or communication. And if you can get a scholarship (or more, if you really try), that you should definitely look into double degree programs over double majors. That way you can transfer, get a masters in Art, and still get a bachelors in something else.
5 years from now, you'll be a year out of college with a plane ticket back to the States from Australia, and you will be looking back on everything that you went through that brought you up to this point. You'll be thinking about all of those times when you questioned what you were doing with your life and why you had chosen a career path with such an unsatisfying future for so many. By this time in your life, you'll have meditated on these questions thoroughly, but you're not really going to stop for a while. More questions will be added to the list, and more obstacles are going to get in your way, but you just need to remember that you are doing this for you. Art is something that you love, and you are very lucky to have recognized that so early in your life.
Whenever you start to doubt yourself, remember that and you'll pull through, so that on your plane ride back home (with an entire surfing team sitting around you, might I add), you will feel that happiness that you only ever really feel when you've done something that originally frightened you.
Remember to keep an open mind about everything, because sometimes you'll see the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
Happy studying!
Future You
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Five Years
Nick Silvestris
Digital Portfolio
Fall 2013
5 Year plan
1. Improve Skills
-Invest more time / effort
-Develop unique style
-Buy professional supplies
2. Create Online Presence
-Start blog / website
-Continuously update content
-Promote myself / Offer services
3. Receive A.S. Degree from Flo-Arts by Spring 2014
-Apply for scholarship to pay off Spring Semester
-Finish last of the required courses
4. Get accepted into B.F.A. program at SCAD or UCF
-Determine Major
-Complete Portfolio / Apply for Scholarships
-Arrange for living / financial situation before moving
5. Receive B.F.A. Degree by Spring 2016
-Work part-time / Class full-time
-Take courses throughout the Summer
-Vacation / Travel after graduation
6. Pay off Student Loan
-Work full-time to support myself
-Begin paying off debt
7. Internship / Freelance
-Use spare time to find creative work
-Intern for any art-related industry
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Erika's 5 year timeline
Hi Erika,
Here is a breakdown of what you've achieved in the last 5 years;
In 2013, you set your mind to blogging consistently that by the end of the year you did project collaborations with 2 other graphic designers. As a Christmas gift to yourself you upgraded your 2009 Macbook to a 2012 MacBook Pro 15" and invested in a Thunderbolt display. With the part time merchandising job discount you purchased a Canon T5i for under $750. In October you started training for the Disney Princess 5K held in February 2014.
In 2014 you graduated with your AS in New Media Design and your freelance business became an LLC. You finally launched your digital shop. You became a member of AIGA and Graphic Designers Guild. You published two e-books on hair accessory design. You ran that Disney Princess 5K and you vowed to return the next year to run the Half! Since you stuck with the Total Money Money Makeover that you started in July 2013 you paid off the Honda at the end of the year.
By 2015 you have over 6 months of living expenses saved and you've started saving for Maddy's college fund and your retirement. In January you finally attended Altitude Summit and the Sundance film festival. While you were in Utah you visited Greg and Randi. Upon your return from out west you ran the Disney Princess half marathon, Februrary 2015. In the fall you made the leap and you moved the family to the Netherlands to live abroad since that was always your goal. You started focusing your blog posts on how an American family lives abroad. You took weekend excursions to different countries and you blogged about your experiences.
Then in 2016 you moved to the UK so Maddy could attend the TASIS International school in London/Surrey. You landed your dream job as a graphic designer with goop!! Joe finished his first manuscript and you published his first novel through Amazon Publisher's network like you both had planned back in 2012.
By 2017 you continued to work at goop while your freelance business continued to flourish. You wrote 3 more ebooks these focused on blog design and blog management. You're blog now shifted to focus more on your lifestyle with a focus on travel and you've devoted more time to your YouTube channel.
Lastly, in 2018 your contract ended at goop so you decided to move back to the states so Maddy could attend high school in America. You moved out to Colorado to be closer to the boys and the grandkids. You decided to go back to school and earn your Masters in textile design from Colorado State University. You paid off all your debt so you and Joe bought your first house together it only took 15 years.
It's incredible what you can do when you set your mind to something.
Way to go on all your accomplishments.
me.
Here is a breakdown of what you've achieved in the last 5 years;
In 2013, you set your mind to blogging consistently that by the end of the year you did project collaborations with 2 other graphic designers. As a Christmas gift to yourself you upgraded your 2009 Macbook to a 2012 MacBook Pro 15" and invested in a Thunderbolt display. With the part time merchandising job discount you purchased a Canon T5i for under $750. In October you started training for the Disney Princess 5K held in February 2014.
In 2014 you graduated with your AS in New Media Design and your freelance business became an LLC. You finally launched your digital shop. You became a member of AIGA and Graphic Designers Guild. You published two e-books on hair accessory design. You ran that Disney Princess 5K and you vowed to return the next year to run the Half! Since you stuck with the Total Money Money Makeover that you started in July 2013 you paid off the Honda at the end of the year.
By 2015 you have over 6 months of living expenses saved and you've started saving for Maddy's college fund and your retirement. In January you finally attended Altitude Summit and the Sundance film festival. While you were in Utah you visited Greg and Randi. Upon your return from out west you ran the Disney Princess half marathon, Februrary 2015. In the fall you made the leap and you moved the family to the Netherlands to live abroad since that was always your goal. You started focusing your blog posts on how an American family lives abroad. You took weekend excursions to different countries and you blogged about your experiences.
Then in 2016 you moved to the UK so Maddy could attend the TASIS International school in London/Surrey. You landed your dream job as a graphic designer with goop!! Joe finished his first manuscript and you published his first novel through Amazon Publisher's network like you both had planned back in 2012.
By 2017 you continued to work at goop while your freelance business continued to flourish. You wrote 3 more ebooks these focused on blog design and blog management. You're blog now shifted to focus more on your lifestyle with a focus on travel and you've devoted more time to your YouTube channel.
Lastly, in 2018 your contract ended at goop so you decided to move back to the states so Maddy could attend high school in America. You moved out to Colorado to be closer to the boys and the grandkids. You decided to go back to school and earn your Masters in textile design from Colorado State University. You paid off all your debt so you and Joe bought your first house together it only took 15 years.
It's incredible what you can do when you set your mind to something.
Way to go on all your accomplishments.
me.
Monday, September 2, 2013
letter from the future
Cody listen to me... this is your future self. You have to pay attention to this letter it is no joking matter. You need to get out of florida as soon as you have achieved the goals you have written for your self. Your gonna have to finish college some where out side of florida, thats up to you to decide but if you stay in florida your entire carear will suffer as an artist. Don't worry you will come back but later then you think. Your mind desires something different as in natural influences such as monitions rivers snow nice chilled air even if you have to live with out your frills this is what your body desires though you may not know now you will. You must stay on track with college and finish your bfa maybe even masters if you arnt in an optimal position. Be wise in your decisions think all pros and cones but yet you must keep your sense of appropriate impulse its a good think to not always have every move planned. Also you rely on alot of your friends for income with commission works so dont flake out on them get the jobs done and do your best cause they will stop coming if you do not. when time comes you can move back to florida or even just st. augustine and start your gallery/ shop space, go in with your brother on this idea it will be more profitable as he can focus on the business and you on the inventory creating art and clothing to sell around this time you may have to take care of your mother so follow this plan and do it right. Best of luck galakctic sailor
cody william wicker ...................................58749937758875776467588px
Letter from future
Past Allen,
If you think getting a Ph.D. is going to be that easy think again. You will need patience and much more dedication. Your dream of owning and living in your grandparent's house will be more expensive than you think so do not spend money on things you do not need. Do not sell your first house! Rent it out to the older couple and supplement your income and sock that money away in an accout! Your job as Professor of Art History at Flagler College is going well, you will make enough to travel to Europe, Asia and North Africa. The classes are enjoyable and the students...well they are students, but the pay is good. Overall your BFA has served well, your paintings are recongnized by collectors and five Galleries along the Eastern Seaboard. Most of all be patient and determined and all your dreams will come true.
- Future Allen
If you think getting a Ph.D. is going to be that easy think again. You will need patience and much more dedication. Your dream of owning and living in your grandparent's house will be more expensive than you think so do not spend money on things you do not need. Do not sell your first house! Rent it out to the older couple and supplement your income and sock that money away in an accout! Your job as Professor of Art History at Flagler College is going well, you will make enough to travel to Europe, Asia and North Africa. The classes are enjoyable and the students...well they are students, but the pay is good. Overall your BFA has served well, your paintings are recongnized by collectors and five Galleries along the Eastern Seaboard. Most of all be patient and determined and all your dreams will come true.
- Future Allen
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