working on personal stuff

Now that Christmas is over I'm finally getting some real time to work on personal projects. I decided I need to start making the work I would like to make, so I'm working on a gig poster for a DJ named Blockhead. This piece is interesting because it different than anything that I have done in the past. I layer down a under painting and did line work on top. Its pretty cool because it is a happy medium between painting and drawing. Also I'm getting this done alot quicker than I thought so ill probably have time to work on another more detailed piece. Here is a work in progress. I'm going to design the type on the computer.

 

 

 

Other than that I've been sketching a lot lately. Trying to generate as many ideas as possible. Get them down and start producing. It feels good to be creating again. I'm feeling more fulfilled. I just need to keep up my momentum and create some good work.

 

How am I expected to get any work done with this cuteness being around

 

Logo work

I woke up this morning and had a pretty creative day. Made some coffee, wrote a bit, and actually sat down at the desk to work before working my real job. I am going to enjoy having some time off of school to work on some personal projects. I've been enjoying collage so I want to figure out a way to incorporate that more into my design work. Its all experimental now and I'm getting closer to figuring it out. I am really inspired by Kath Gitte and Vaughn Oliver. I would love to do work in that vein.

I am wrapping up my final logos for Trademark. The class has been pretty lax and focused on personal development. Meaning we didn't have a bunch of crazy deadlines and mounting to do (which is so nice). I do not have as many marks as other people in my class but I feel they all have my style. However, these past couple weeks I really buckled down and did some marks I like. They still need color but here are the black and white versions. The Zoo Boo one is my favorite and feels the most complete.

The hard part really is over and all I need to do is turn in my stuff next week. It feels really good to be wrapping things up.

Finals

Wrapping up the end of the semester which is exciting. The end game really is in sight seeing how I only have two more semesters to go. Ive been thinking a lot about my portfolio and where I want everything to be before I graduate. I still have a lot of work a head of me but I feel confident in myself as a designer.

I also decided I need to start reading up more about design. I have this nifty tablet and I could really use it to it fullest to stay in the loop about the art and design world. Not only that, keep myself inspired which is a whole task within itself. Now would be a good time since I can take all the inspiration I can get. My teachers suggested a lot of sites that are very interesting. Plus I am just beginning to realize how awesome Behance is (I know I'm super late). I stumbled upon these Served sites powered by Behance and they are pretty great for looking a work. It would be nice to have some podcasts to listen to as well to take a break from listening to music while I work.

I decided to take some time off of work to really work on my logos tonight. Its probably going to be a late one. I wrapped up the sticker illustration, just need to print it out and make the pack. I'm going to make a little booklet with my art in it to give out to possibly get me more shows. Also print out some more shirts so I can start getting an inventory going. So I'm going to be busting my ass until next tuesday then I'm done.