Weekly Journal (12/7-12/13)

I cannot believe that this is the last week for this class.  I have learned so much, made new friends, and accomplished tasks I had never been faced with before.  This was a wonderful learning opportunity, that I won't forget.  Thank you Professor Castillo, John, and Troy for all of your help.  I know I always had many questions, and you were very open to explaining or taking the time to show me what to do, and what to fix.

This week I found an awesome YouTube stop action film.  This video is called "Her Morning Elegance," by Oren Lavie.  It is so unique, and the amount of thought that went into this type of project is incredible.   I would have to rank this type of art in the same category as Julian Beever's sidewalk drawings...Incredible and inspiring.  Someday I would like to make a stop action film, and this film was just the inspirational push I needed to put patience back into my work.

Another form of art I have been into lately is cake design.  The work that goes into these edible pieces of art is amazing.  Besides the intricacy of design, these cakes are food and that is just wonderful!  These pieces of art don't last, but are enjoyed in a way that many forms of art cannot.  This picture is from  http://2modern.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/14/jeesica_clair_cake.jpg

 

My sketch for the week came from a combination of things.  I have rediscovered how important portable electronics are, especially cell phones.  I lost my appreciation for this type of thing until my cell phone stopped working.  When it was finally fixed, I was reminded of how many tasks I rely on it to complete.  The way people depend on phones, makes these little cellular devices extensions of ourselves.  This sketch was inspired by the necessity, and odd partnership many of us share with our electronics, especially in this field.

Weekly Journal (11/30-12/06)

I was so impressed when I found these pictures of Julian Beever's sidewalk drawings!  Their realistic qualities and the ability to make such a flat plane so dimensional.  The detail and clarity, not to mention the time that went into these pieces is incredible.  I have never seen anything like this before here in Albuquerque.  As I read more and more I found that Julian Beever not only produced pieces for himself, but has been hired by multiple companies to advertise for their businesses.  One example was a Sony Laptop that was drawn right outside a bustling business area.  This one image by the "Sidewalk Picasso" is just so much fun.  It caught my eye just on the computer screen, I can only imagine what it would be like in person!  This image is from http://www.supanet.com/optical-illusions-4943026.jpg

This image is an example that I found of Julian Beever's artwork used as an advertisement.  The bright and shiny glass, and its lifelike qualities are amazing.  This photograph can be found at http://sendingpostcards.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/sidewalkart4.jpg

Oh and this is my sketch for the week.  Recently I have been spending a lot of my time behind my computer screen, and instead of working, I have been having these gaps in what to write, what to make, or what to search for.  So, all of that was to say that I have been seeing way too much of my screen saver.  This sketch was inspired by the intricate paper designs on my desktop.  

Weekly Journal (11/23-11/29)

We are getting closer and closer to christmas and I am so excited!!!!  I watched Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas and was so inspired by the opening snowflake animation.  The detail, motion and creativity that went into that opening scene was wonderful.  Despite the switch from animation to live action film, it seemed to be a smooth transition that only added to the film versus distract in a negative way.  Below is the opening frame of the animation.  I found this image at http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v412/messygrl101/snowflake.jpg but to really get the full effect I suggest watching the film!

And going with a theme, below is the picture of a Russian decorative egg.  I have made this type of craft before and the detail and patience that goes into these little things are either insane or inspiring, mostly insane though.  But I have the utmost respect for anyone with the patience to make this craft a tradition and hobby.  These are beautiful and open a new outlet for creativity and dedication.  This image is from http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5000221/butterflyegg1_Full.jpg

For the holidays I am going to work on several window paintings for the community center where I work.  My sketch for the week is also my layout plan for the windows at the center.  I'm really excited to paint and will post the picture of the finished project next week :)

Weekly Journal (11/16-11/22)

Team Projects!!!!  Okay now because my group is making a table, I have been looking for inspiration all over the internet.  Some tables are interesting in their overall shape, or color choice, one is just cool.  These are the tables:

This black and yellow table is wonderful in how the legs are so cubic and different from the average table.  Design makes this table new and exciting.  To be able to market this type of product to a business would be nearly impossible because of practicality purposes, but to take this idea and come up with a new and efficient spin that incorporates this creativity is what will sell.  

This table is so unique in its great shape.  I would have never thought that a paper airplane would be reconstructed into a solid table.  This is just so unique!  Just as the table above the overwhelming amount of creativity overpowers the lack of office efficiency, but to somehow package the two together would make for a powerful product. 

Oh and this is my sketch for the week.  It is my sketch of

 my group's table.

Weekly Journal (11/9-11/15)

This week was total crazyness! I was so excited to make and finish and then edit my animation but I had so many problems with just rendering my little file.  After much frustration I got it taken care of but now as I replay my animation it seems to deteriorate before my eyes.  Maybe that can be fixed too.  But group projects are up next and I am really looking forward to presenting a product from all dimensions.  It'll be fun.

This  is my sketch for the week.  I was very hungry and far from lunch at this point in time.  So in a sad way, my hunger was my inspiration.  

This first image is from Discover Magazine, and is of a shrimp called "Shrimp from Mars."  The beauty of its colors is amazing.  It is great to know that the beauty of nature is so extensive, that it wraps around even the smallest of sea creatures.  If color was this vibrant in everyday life, would we appreciate vivd colors as much?  It also makes you wonder...What do these shrimp see, when they look at each other?

Oh and going with a nature theme this picture called "Speak Up" by Nariscuss was beautiful for its colors as well.  The wash that covers the image makes for an effect so different from the bold colors of the shrimp picture above.  This image blends, while the other is striking for being so different.  This image came from

http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs22/i/2009/252/8/5/Speak_up_by_Nariscuss.jpg

 

First Animation

                                                                                                                                                                           Yay! This is my first animation!  I was inspired by a song called "Married Life" by Michael Giacchino, and is a part of Pixar's soundtrack for their new film UP.  The bounce and flow of the y is so whimsical, I couldn't listen to it without wanting to move to the beat.  Trying to capture motion that was similar to particles being moved in the wind, as well as a sense of randomness was my goal.  I am so surprised to see how short 300 frames is...and shocked at how long it took my computer to render the same short animation.  Thank goodness I was able to render this :))

Weekly Journal (11/2-11/8)

Wow another week has gone by!  And still I am working on different animations to try and come up with something I like.  I am looking to create a spiritual piece to mimic the flow and serenity of water and waves, while also looking at lightening as inspirational.  The images below reflect my 

searching for inspiration for my own work.

 

I have been image searching different methods of abstract art for our upcoming animation assignment.  This painting with bold colors, flowing lines, and a complete lack of analytical anything makes this image so great to me.  I really would like to include this type of style into my animation because I feel it suits my passion and captures a more spiritual side of me.  This image can be found at

http://www.paintingsdesign.com/images_art/abstract-art-1.JPG

 

 

Dream by D. Lane Taylor is pure inspiration to my eye.  The blast of color, use of space and movement is captivating.  The intrusion of green into red mimics the need for chaos to inspire change.  Color can be just as important as shape and even more so than line.  This image is from

http://abstractexpressionism.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/dream_by_blast3r.jpg

 Below is my sketch for the week…They’re looking better.