Monster Brisé
As a designer, I find myself wanting to do more illustration. I love to create the images that can go along with type, help to convey a message, or simply be enjoyed as art. I like that I have a wide range of illustration styles, which I'll be exploring further here over the course of the year. This piece, Monster Brisé, is a bit of whimsy that was born in my sketchbook and finished in Illustrator and Photoshop. I'm particularly happy with the soft colors, and the cuteness of the monster-child and his chicken. The words in French are "confused," "broken" and "delicate."
At a Crossroads
I've finally started crafting again, doing projects that aren't school related, or even graphic design related. It's a nice change. I've missed the hands-on approach to making art.
For a while, earlier this year, I found myself exploring an entirely different aesthetic from my usual earth, organic style. Getting into the cuter-than-cute, the girly, the zakka, the mid-century modern. Pink, even! It was exciting. I had fun making the things I shared here, and exploring and being inspired by other people's creations in those wonderful styles.
When my ex and I parted ways, all that stopped. Emotionally and artistically, I retreated into what felt safe. I didn't have the energy or will to go on exploring. Things are much, much better these days. I'm happy again, and content with the direction life is taking. That said, I'm not sure I want to pick up where I left off. Time will tell, I suppose. I'm finding other interests that are really hooking me in. We may see some evolution in those directions here on StacySix.
I have a few of my felt pieces in a wonderful little gallery/store in Seattle, Snowmonkey's House of Monsters. I'm making some new pieces for the Orycon Art Show later this month, whatever doesn't sell there will be making its way north. This is one such:
Purple Cyclump
For a while, earlier this year, I found myself exploring an entirely different aesthetic from my usual earth, organic style. Getting into the cuter-than-cute, the girly, the zakka, the mid-century modern. Pink, even! It was exciting. I had fun making the things I shared here, and exploring and being inspired by other people's creations in those wonderful styles.
When my ex and I parted ways, all that stopped. Emotionally and artistically, I retreated into what felt safe. I didn't have the energy or will to go on exploring. Things are much, much better these days. I'm happy again, and content with the direction life is taking. That said, I'm not sure I want to pick up where I left off. Time will tell, I suppose. I'm finding other interests that are really hooking me in. We may see some evolution in those directions here on StacySix.
I have a few of my felt pieces in a wonderful little gallery/store in Seattle, Snowmonkey's House of Monsters. I'm making some new pieces for the Orycon Art Show later this month, whatever doesn't sell there will be making its way north. This is one such:
Purple CyclumpDon't Give Up On Me
I'm still here, still crafty in my heart even if I don't have any extra time these days. Hopefully that will change soon. In the meantime, I'd like to share one of the logos I'm designing:
Our class is designing potential logos for a local preschool. The best five out of the class will be sent to the client for her consideration. My instructor warned me that the final version with the type might be "too sophisticated" for the client. Oddly enough, I'm ok with that. If it isn't chosen, it might just become my own logo.
Our class is designing potential logos for a local preschool. The best five out of the class will be sent to the client for her consideration. My instructor warned me that the final version with the type might be "too sophisticated" for the client. Oddly enough, I'm ok with that. If it isn't chosen, it might just become my own logo.
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