End of Semester Post

Just wrapped up my fall semester at Ringling.  Definitely looking forward to a bit of a break.

In my computer illustration class, I created train posters (advertising Amtrak routes).  I was inspired by the amazing American and British railway posters of the 1920s and 30s.  I used Illustrator and Photoshop.

And so far my Winter Break has included frequent trips to my favorite bookstore and cafe.  It's good to be home!

Caitlins, a Forest, and the LA Zoo

Thought it was about time I showed you guys what I've been up to!  It's been busy, but I'm not sure I would really have it any other way...

My good friend Caitlin was the lovely model for this portrait.  This was our last assignment solely using Illustrator in my computer illustration class.

Next in computer illustration, we moved on to Photoshop.  I was inspired by Caitlin and some of the colors I used in her portrait for this character design.  Her name is Josey and she is a painfully shy, strawberry and book-loving high schooler.

In illustration, I tried to work on a story beat that could perhaps be used in an animated film.  I was also playing around with mood and lighting.  This one is also Photoshop.

a more detailed look...

And I was trying to organize my room a bit, and I found a bunch of animal sketches I did over the summer at the LA Zoo!  The drawings reminded me of all those wonderful visits I made with my CDA friends! <3

Back at Ringling

Hey all!  The fall semester at Ringling has started and it's moving fast!  It's good to be back and what I learned this summer has really been helpful.

I'm taking a computer illustration class and we've started with Illustrator.  Illustrator and I have a love-hate relationship, but I can't really complain about this assignment because the reference photos made me so happy.  The assignment was general (create an "icon" that fits in a series of three), so when in doubt, I turn to food for inspiration.

I'm also taking a concept design class towards my visual development minor.  We've been playing around with the idea of abstract silhouettes and then finding the characters through the shape language. These guys were all inspired by shadows and textures I found walking about Ringling campus.