Rapunzel, Rapunzel...

My new and improved illustrative alphabet! A-F got cut off in the scanning process. I'm having trouble deciding what to do with the face...I want to make it clear that it is a face, and I'm afraid leaving out some sort of indication may lead to confusion. Any suggestions?

Each week I feel I must check in at____

There are a few Blogs that I check in with regularly throughout the week, or before I begin a project.

poppytalk.blogspot.com
I know I've talked about this one on more than one occasion, but it really is my favorite. It encompasses such a wide range of art. I find a lot of unexpected inspiration, so I try to visit it at least once every day or two.

methanestudios.com
postercabaret.com
These are super cool sites, too. The designs make me think, "why didn't I think of that?"

I also usually plop down in a Barnes and Noble or Starbucks when I need to concentrate. Currently, my home studio is not conducive to creativity. I always get distracted by something...like reorganizing the pantry or cleaning out my closet. Hopefully this will change when I move in a few months, but until then, starbucks will have to do.

alphabet de coiffure

The final product.

project runway with type

using typography to design posters around proverbs.

Blog assignment #7

I love Flannery O'Connor's stories...they're all very strange and twisted with sometimes violent endings that tie into her strong roman catholic background.The descriptions of her characters are so vivid and crude...sometimes I feel like it brings out my dark side which translates into my designs.

I've been looking through CMYK a lot recently...

I hope this isn't an early sign of a hoarder...

Over the past few years, I've found myself collecting glass jars and using them as random containers around the apartment...I guess I like the idea of repurposing. Most of them are jelly jars, some are from behind the bar at work. My favorites are the Martinelli's apple juice jars. I don't even like apple juice, but they are the most beautiful jars...I thought the big one would make an interesting wine bottle...maybe...

The large jug-like jar in the middle is the Martinelli's apple juice bottle.

illustrative type so far

still missing a few letters, but here's what I have so far...they're out of order