This is a poster I did back in 2010 for the band Epica for their show at the Trocadero Theatre. It was another experiment trying to merge a drawing with a photograph. The photo was taken at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, which is a pretty creepy place, even during the day.
Concert poster designed for the Trocadero Theatre for the band Evergrey. This was an experiment with different types of techniques. I drew a photo of mine, and then overlapped the photo and the drawing with one another to get a gritty feel.
This is 1/3 of a project I’m messing around with in-between work projects. It’s Castiel, again, from the show Supernatural. There’s a wingless version on my Tumblr here.
This post can also be found on Tumblr and Deviantart.
One of my drawings popped up on MarkWatches.net awhile back in reference to the Doctor Who episode Vincent and The Doctor. It was pretty brilliant to run across it there because I enjoy reading a lot of Mark’s reviews.
Working papers (letterhead, envelope, and business card) and identity system concept for a fictional t-shirt company called Mischief Incorporated.
Pencil sketch of Cas from the TV show Supernatural.
This post can also be found on Tumblr and Deviantart.
One of the things I learned at university is concept in your design is important to making your work stand out and being memorable to the viewer. If every detail – or even lack of detail – creates meaning and ties back to the message you are trying convey, it will knock your design up another level.
The concept for this poster is studying the fairly violent lyrics in some of the band Brand New’s music and how the lyricist is using those words as a weapon. The poster is also trying to capture the band’s live performance energy by visually creating motion conveyed through the splatter and radial typography. Even the simple and bright color scheme is set up to be striking and arresting to the viewer.
So while my last post was me upset about people using my photos without my permission, this is the complete opposite reaction. Seeing my photo in this video was such an exciting surprise. I have no idea why there is a difference between the two. It’s probably because I know the band and don’t mind them using my photos since they’ve asked before and used them in the past for other things. Whereas the radio station as a company should have reached out to me the first time for permission.
Anyways, this screenshot is even older than the others. The video was a teaser trailer for Valencia’s Dancing With A Ghost album. If you are interested in viewing it, click here : Valencia: Dancing With A Ghost … Coming Soon
These screenshots are from ages ago (February 2011), but I just found them on my hard drive today. The little banner on both screenshots that reads, “Valencia Radio 104.5 Studio Session” with the person playing the bass is my photo.
When I first saw them I emailed the radio station to inquire who gave them permission to use my photography (the venue has these posted on their website, but they do not own them). I didn’t/don’t really mind because it’s promotion for a band I love. But at the same time, it’s frustrating to not even be asked considering I don’t make a living from this. I know for sure that photo, anywhere it’s posted, has a tag on it with my email address. Drop me a line! Ask for permission! In the internet age no one gives a damn that you created something.
To add insult to injury, they never even responded to my very polite email. Rubbish.
Regardless, I wasn’t posting this to rant. It’s more just keeping track of where my art ends up along the internet. So yes, my concert photography on the Radio 104.5 website.
I’ve been back in the states for about a week and a half now. It’s a weird feeling, coming back after being somewhere else for five weeks. Settling, or not settling, back into previous life patterns. I’m not sure if I’ve changed like they say travel changes you. I’d imagine that happens when you go really far out of your comfort zone and not to a country that still speaks your language.
Since being back though, the thing that’s been most unnerving is noticing the changes that have happened over the past few years. The things I enjoy now versus the things I used to love. I grew up a lot while living in Philadelphia, but I’m not sure I ever acknowledged it. Now it’s caught me off guard, startling me while walking through a store or flipping through some music. It’s like this trip triggered an interesting distance, or change, in that way I’m viewing things. It’s so hard to describe. I can relate to Frodo at the end of Lord of the Rings now though. I’ve lived this portion of my life and while I’ve written about it on this blog, I’ve experienced it on my own. And maybe that has changed me.
One of the best things about this trip has been the increase in drawing enthusiasm. Even though I didn’t draw as much as I wanted to while out there, just being around art and history has shown an dramatic impact on my confidence level. I feel like there is just a tiny bit less resistance when I sit down to draw. I want to keep it up and make something happen. Which brings me to the second best thing of this trip; I am now more convinced that I need to do something in life that will make me happy, even if that means not following convention, tradition or society’s norms. I am the girl that’s more happy in a museum than a bar or club. And I think I’m finally accepting that with open arms.
Next stop, everywhere!
