testing out how flickr's blog posting works.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
catching up
where to start. the begining is always a good choice.
Scholarship review was two weeks ago on March 19th. I pulled the first all-nighter of the semester. I did well in the review and the feedback I received was nothing that I didn't already know. Which I guess is good. I hope I get some money out it. Below is a photo of my table, it was pretty bare compared to my table at the San Diego reivew. As a first term student, we were able to have our entrance portfolio out. I also had my Mexico Journal and my studio lighting portfolio on display. As for my Art Center work I created a small french folded, stab stitched portfolio with process for three of my projects. Those were my collage that I made in Com Design One, the sculpture from materials class and my Design Two book.
Art Center portfolio table
San Diego portfolio review table
the review was held at south campus
Com Design One collage with some behind the scenes action going on
materials sculpture
my Design Two book
Other than that things have been the normal school and little sleep routine. This past weekend I was able to escape Pasadena and homework and head down to San Diego. It was time again for the AIGA's Y Conference. I was lucky to be a part of the planning committee this year. The theme was energy and it was a great conference. Some of the great talks were given by Shel Perkins, Yolanda Santosa, Lorraine Wild, and Nikolai Cornell. I probably don't have to say that Debbie Millman who was the moderator did a fantastic job all weekend long. As always the parties each night were lots of fun. I was able to see a lot of my design friends and make some new ones.
some of those new friends, they also happen to go to Art Center. Ironic to meet them in San Diego
I didn't get to see my family much. Every night I went to my mom's house she was already in bed. Suffice to say I didn't get any home cooked meals either. I was able to see some friends though. It was nice to be home for a little while and not really have to worry about school. I can't wait for the semester to be over and take a trip down to San Diego with some free time.
Scholarship review was two weeks ago on March 19th. I pulled the first all-nighter of the semester. I did well in the review and the feedback I received was nothing that I didn't already know. Which I guess is good. I hope I get some money out it. Below is a photo of my table, it was pretty bare compared to my table at the San Diego reivew. As a first term student, we were able to have our entrance portfolio out. I also had my Mexico Journal and my studio lighting portfolio on display. As for my Art Center work I created a small french folded, stab stitched portfolio with process for three of my projects. Those were my collage that I made in Com Design One, the sculpture from materials class and my Design Two book.
Art Center portfolio table
San Diego portfolio review table
the review was held at south campus
Com Design One collage with some behind the scenes action going on
materials sculpture
my Design Two book
Other than that things have been the normal school and little sleep routine. This past weekend I was able to escape Pasadena and homework and head down to San Diego. It was time again for the AIGA's Y Conference. I was lucky to be a part of the planning committee this year. The theme was energy and it was a great conference. Some of the great talks were given by Shel Perkins, Yolanda Santosa, Lorraine Wild, and Nikolai Cornell. I probably don't have to say that Debbie Millman who was the moderator did a fantastic job all weekend long. As always the parties each night were lots of fun. I was able to see a lot of my design friends and make some new ones.
some of those new friends, they also happen to go to Art Center. Ironic to meet them in San Diego
I didn't get to see my family much. Every night I went to my mom's house she was already in bed. Suffice to say I didn't get any home cooked meals either. I was able to see some friends though. It was nice to be home for a little while and not really have to worry about school. I can't wait for the semester to be over and take a trip down to San Diego with some free time.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
week eight day four
Wow its been almost a month since my last blog. School has been pretty crazy. I have lots of content to post. I decided to take the day off and reset my brain. I went to sleep early last night and got to sleep in this morning. It really helped to stay away from school for a little while without having to worry about homework.
Yesterday my Design 2 midterm project was due today. I think I did ok on it. I didn't get to take any pics of it yet. The teacher took it to grade. My project was based on 18 design concepts consisting of compositions made of lines and dots. Then I chose a theme of architecture with a emphasis on furniture design specifically mid century modern design.
During our presentations the fire alarm went off. I think someone didn't turn in their project on time and decided to try and avoid turning it in late.
Outside the cafeteria waiting for the alarm to turn off. Don't know if something happened or if it was a false alarm.
In preparation for our next Design 2 project we did some origami. We made a goldfish and some kind of flower but my flower didn't turn out to great unlike my goldfish.
In my materials class my first project turned out decent. We took plaster and made a box mold. From that we let the material dictate the design which was difficult for me to not let my design brain take over. Instead of describing the piece I will just show you.
Laser cutting the base of my sculpture.
Our next project is casting an object in bronze and making molds. After bringing in some objects that fit the size requirements, I will be casting lil homies. I practiced making molds out of rtv silicon. I made 2 casts at home so far. I am building an army of lil homies.
Oh I forgot to mention that before I made the molds and cast the lil homies in class we made molds with aginate and then cast with plaster to get used to the process. I made a cast of my left thumb.
We took a trip to Andevan Bronzeworks to get familiar with the brozne casting process. While there I happen to see a Tim Biskup figure made of clay that would be getting cast. I was tempted to steal it as he is one of my favorite illustrators but I was a good boy and left it alone.
Somehow Sr. Biskup found this image and asked me to remove it so that is why the picture is missing. Have to respect his wishes.
Here is a pic of the fire pit at Andevan. You know the fire is fucking hot when its green. Never seen that before.
I took a lil trip up to the Griffin Observatory. Its a pretty great view of LA. I can't wait to go back with my camera. Here is a iphone pic until then.
Here are two pics from some of my classes. The first is from Draw & Aim. I was very disappointed to know I am getting a C+ in the figure drawing section of the class. Hopefully I can do better in the perspective section of the class.
Brush pen sketches.
Cut photo for image manipulation.
Yesterday my Design 2 midterm project was due today. I think I did ok on it. I didn't get to take any pics of it yet. The teacher took it to grade. My project was based on 18 design concepts consisting of compositions made of lines and dots. Then I chose a theme of architecture with a emphasis on furniture design specifically mid century modern design.
During our presentations the fire alarm went off. I think someone didn't turn in their project on time and decided to try and avoid turning it in late.
Outside the cafeteria waiting for the alarm to turn off. Don't know if something happened or if it was a false alarm.
In preparation for our next Design 2 project we did some origami. We made a goldfish and some kind of flower but my flower didn't turn out to great unlike my goldfish.
In my materials class my first project turned out decent. We took plaster and made a box mold. From that we let the material dictate the design which was difficult for me to not let my design brain take over. Instead of describing the piece I will just show you.
Laser cutting the base of my sculpture.
Our next project is casting an object in bronze and making molds. After bringing in some objects that fit the size requirements, I will be casting lil homies. I practiced making molds out of rtv silicon. I made 2 casts at home so far. I am building an army of lil homies.
Oh I forgot to mention that before I made the molds and cast the lil homies in class we made molds with aginate and then cast with plaster to get used to the process. I made a cast of my left thumb.
We took a trip to Andevan Bronzeworks to get familiar with the brozne casting process. While there I happen to see a Tim Biskup figure made of clay that would be getting cast. I was tempted to steal it as he is one of my favorite illustrators but I was a good boy and left it alone.
Somehow Sr. Biskup found this image and asked me to remove it so that is why the picture is missing. Have to respect his wishes.
Here is a pic of the fire pit at Andevan. You know the fire is fucking hot when its green. Never seen that before.
I took a lil trip up to the Griffin Observatory. Its a pretty great view of LA. I can't wait to go back with my camera. Here is a iphone pic until then.
Here are two pics from some of my classes. The first is from Draw & Aim. I was very disappointed to know I am getting a C+ in the figure drawing section of the class. Hopefully I can do better in the perspective section of the class.
Brush pen sketches.
Cut photo for image manipulation.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
fantastic voyage
Today started out shitty. It was raining again and my plans of going to check out some art shows went into the shitter. After class I went to staples to pick up some supplies then headed home. Jesse had to post up flyers for Art Center's upcoming open house. I joined him on his journey across Los Angeles. Somehow the sun came out of nowhere and there wasn't the slightest clue that it had been raining hours before our trek.
Our first stop was Plaza de la Raza which was pretty uneventful. Then we headed to Self-Help Graphics, more boringness.
Lunch truck painted on the side of the building.
Then after hitting up a couple places downtown we headed to the hood. The first stop was Watts Towers. This is where it got interesting. It wasn't anything new to me but Jesse was definitely out of his element. After he dropped of some flyers I made Jesse stand in front of the famous Watts Towers. Anyone who has seen a gangster or cholo flick would recognize this landmark in the ghetto. The area was pretty desolate. There were two kids kicking a basketball back and forth across this empty plaza in front of the towers that couldn't have been older than 7 years old. The little girl was holding the ball when Jesse told her to kick it. The response he got back was not what he was expecting. She yelled to him, "Fuck you white boy." I wasn't quite sure that I had heard her correctly. Shortly there after the little boy said, "It times you go white boy," as we were walking to the car.
Jesse in front of the Watts Towers with the little girl in the foreground.
Projects in Watts.
After that funny encounter we cruised through Compton to our final destination of The Coliseum.
After this pit stop we were finally on our way home.
Our first stop was Plaza de la Raza which was pretty uneventful. Then we headed to Self-Help Graphics, more boringness.
Lunch truck painted on the side of the building.
Then after hitting up a couple places downtown we headed to the hood. The first stop was Watts Towers. This is where it got interesting. It wasn't anything new to me but Jesse was definitely out of his element. After he dropped of some flyers I made Jesse stand in front of the famous Watts Towers. Anyone who has seen a gangster or cholo flick would recognize this landmark in the ghetto. The area was pretty desolate. There were two kids kicking a basketball back and forth across this empty plaza in front of the towers that couldn't have been older than 7 years old. The little girl was holding the ball when Jesse told her to kick it. The response he got back was not what he was expecting. She yelled to him, "Fuck you white boy." I wasn't quite sure that I had heard her correctly. Shortly there after the little boy said, "It times you go white boy," as we were walking to the car.
Jesse in front of the Watts Towers with the little girl in the foreground.
Projects in Watts.
After that funny encounter we cruised through Compton to our final destination of The Coliseum.
After this pit stop we were finally on our way home.
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