Well, I'm going to be separating what I usually do in this one blog into two. My journal-type stuff will be in one, and my process and final work will be in another in an effort to be at all more professional since I still don't have a website. I've been meaning to do that for some time, but am concentrating most of my efforts in things outside the digital realm. I've got some new tricks up my sleeve and am going to be churning out a lot of new stuff (hopefully) once i get settled in NY.
I'm currently working on the biggest thing I've ever done. I have my unstretched canvas set up on a wall in my studio. It's a painting for my best friend's parents and I hope it turns out well. It might be making the trip with me. I've been learning a lot and intend to do a lot of exploring with methods and materials in my new home. I hope it brings good results.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Hey Guys, hey guys
If you didn't enter the CMYK Top new 100 Creatives competition, do it! They extended the deadline to Jan. 24. $45 for 15 images plus a year to host a portfolio on their website. Pretty cool.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Gettin it done
I've got SO much stuff to do. I'm excited. Hopefully I'll have my website up by the end of the month.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Earthquakes
The epicenter of a 4.1 earthquake was about 15 mins away from my house and I didn't feel it. Damn it, I never feel them.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Peet's Coffee in downtown SJ has really awesome art on the walls
As soon as I quit my job I was rethinking my decision, but my adventures since then have redeemed that choice. It was also nice to walk in there a week after I quit and pick up a check. Two days later I finally got my deposit check. So things are good.
A couple of days ago I took my moped to the area where I work, downtown Los Gatos, and rode around in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It was gorgeous and although I've lived here my entire life I had never been there. I cruised around the early 20th century neighborhoods and everything was pristine. I started taking this one-lane private road up into the mountains, but I was nervous about not having my cellphone and decided to head back. It's definitely a place I'll have to return to.
I've also had time to go fishing in a fishless reservoir and get really drunk with my best friend and her family. Way too much Captain, whoa. I'm in downtown San Jose right now because I had jury duty at 8:00 am. I waited for about 2 hours in the "Jury Assembly Room" for my group to be called and luckily they didn't need us so I don't have to do that for at least another year! I've just been tooling around on my bike and exploring the area that I clearly don't know very well. I'm about to meet my friend Sharon for lunch and then get some business done afterwords.
I'm almost done with my piece that I put on here last time, with some good improvements I think. Unfortunately it's kind of a piece that needs to be seen in person. When I finish that and the one that I started yesterday, I'll put them up. The next one won't be as time-consuming because it's a less-involved process. Mostly drawing and watercolor rather than a boatload of sewing, embroidery and gluing.
Also, I'm debating whether to buy a $259 (sooo cheap) ticket to JFK in the spring. I think I should wait until I have another source of income, even though the prices will most likely go up. *Tip: If you're ever going to buy plane tickets, buy them on a Tuesday afternoon. It's about $100 cheaper than any other day.*
After lunch I head to the San Fernando light rail station. While looking across at the small Victorian houses in front of me and turning left to the high-rise buildings of downtown I think San Jose's not that bad. There's a smell of cilantro that accompanies fresh Mexican food and Guadalupe Park nearby. It's not hard to imagine that this was Mexico not so long ago. It retains a lot of Mexican culture and it's a small section that hasn't been gentrified. As I'm lost in my fake San Jose wonderland some guy with a waddle like a line-backer and a voice like Keak-da-Sneak walks lazily to the station followed by his bald, gruff-looking friend. After several unsuccessful panhandling attempts homeboy starts belting a few verses of everybody's favorite Billy Idol song.
"It's a great day for a white wedding," incoherent mumbling, "START AGAAIIIN."
Thank you San Jose.
A couple of days ago I took my moped to the area where I work, downtown Los Gatos, and rode around in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It was gorgeous and although I've lived here my entire life I had never been there. I cruised around the early 20th century neighborhoods and everything was pristine. I started taking this one-lane private road up into the mountains, but I was nervous about not having my cellphone and decided to head back. It's definitely a place I'll have to return to.
I've also had time to go fishing in a fishless reservoir and get really drunk with my best friend and her family. Way too much Captain, whoa. I'm in downtown San Jose right now because I had jury duty at 8:00 am. I waited for about 2 hours in the "Jury Assembly Room" for my group to be called and luckily they didn't need us so I don't have to do that for at least another year! I've just been tooling around on my bike and exploring the area that I clearly don't know very well. I'm about to meet my friend Sharon for lunch and then get some business done afterwords.
I'm almost done with my piece that I put on here last time, with some good improvements I think. Unfortunately it's kind of a piece that needs to be seen in person. When I finish that and the one that I started yesterday, I'll put them up. The next one won't be as time-consuming because it's a less-involved process. Mostly drawing and watercolor rather than a boatload of sewing, embroidery and gluing.
Also, I'm debating whether to buy a $259 (sooo cheap) ticket to JFK in the spring. I think I should wait until I have another source of income, even though the prices will most likely go up. *Tip: If you're ever going to buy plane tickets, buy them on a Tuesday afternoon. It's about $100 cheaper than any other day.*
After lunch I head to the San Fernando light rail station. While looking across at the small Victorian houses in front of me and turning left to the high-rise buildings of downtown I think San Jose's not that bad. There's a smell of cilantro that accompanies fresh Mexican food and Guadalupe Park nearby. It's not hard to imagine that this was Mexico not so long ago. It retains a lot of Mexican culture and it's a small section that hasn't been gentrified. As I'm lost in my fake San Jose wonderland some guy with a waddle like a line-backer and a voice like Keak-da-Sneak walks lazily to the station followed by his bald, gruff-looking friend. After several unsuccessful panhandling attempts homeboy starts belting a few verses of everybody's favorite Billy Idol song.
"It's a great day for a white wedding," incoherent mumbling, "START AGAAIIIN."
Thank you San Jose.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
To anyone who might be interested
For my fellow illustrators and the like:
Prize: Published in CMYK Magazine
Entry Fee: $45.00
Maximum Entries: 15 Images
Creative Types: Art Students Get Your Name Out There
Categories: Advertising (Copywriting), Illustration, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Copywriting, Photography
Earn respect and recognition for yourself, your partners, your instructors, and for your school. Enter anywhere from one to 15 pieces for a flat rate - and win the undivided attention of today's most influential creative directors. Open to current students, recent graduates (nine months or less) and the self-taught. More than 70,000 avid CMYK Magazine readers worldwide. Includes FREE Image Library + Pre-Filled Online Portfolio - coming soon. Good luck!
CMYK Top New Creatives 47
Deadline: Sunday, January 17, 2010 | 11:59 PM CDT
Prize: Published in CMYK Magazine
Entry Fee: $45.00
Maximum Entries: 15 Images
Creative Types: Art Students Get Your Name Out There
Categories: Advertising (Copywriting), Illustration, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Copywriting, Photography
Earn respect and recognition for yourself, your partners, your instructors, and for your school. Enter anywhere from one to 15 pieces for a flat rate - and win the undivided attention of today's most influential creative directors. Open to current students, recent graduates (nine months or less) and the self-taught. More than 70,000 avid CMYK Magazine readers worldwide. Includes FREE Image Library + Pre-Filled Online Portfolio - coming soon. Good luck!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
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