Always love a new point of view...
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Use Whatcha Got
One lovely afternoon I was struck with a huge desire to collage. Usually when this happens, I start to plan... I go to the craft store, second hand store, hardware store, etc. to gather materials to collage. By the time I finally get everything together I have exhausted any creativity and am left overwhelmed trying to come up with a themed composition...and then something comes up, everything gets put on hold and shoved in my closet. (And I wonder why I have stringless ukuleles, stacks of newspaper clippings, and a large assortment of other strange, unnecessary nick-knacks.)
This time was different. I just DID IT! No planning, no shopping. Just grabbed my glue, paintbrush, an old newspaper and some scraps of colored paper. I found some left over 2x4 scraps as the base for my composition. I flipped through the paper and just started taring out pieces of images and text that I thought had interesting lines, shapes, colors, visual texture, etc. As soon as I found something I liked, I immediately glued it down so I couldn't change my mind later on.
About an hour and a half, I had completed two 2'boards and one 8" board. I was pleased with the result considering what I had to work with. One of the things that turned out to work really well was the patterns I drew into the glue before it dried. It adds a nice texture that changes with the light. Even though I didn't plan a theme, the pieces work together because of the limited materials. Don't over plan, limit materials, and act on the desire to create... seems to work every time.
This time was different. I just DID IT! No planning, no shopping. Just grabbed my glue, paintbrush, an old newspaper and some scraps of colored paper. I found some left over 2x4 scraps as the base for my composition. I flipped through the paper and just started taring out pieces of images and text that I thought had interesting lines, shapes, colors, visual texture, etc. As soon as I found something I liked, I immediately glued it down so I couldn't change my mind later on.
About an hour and a half, I had completed two 2'boards and one 8" board. I was pleased with the result considering what I had to work with. One of the things that turned out to work really well was the patterns I drew into the glue before it dried. It adds a nice texture that changes with the light. Even though I didn't plan a theme, the pieces work together because of the limited materials. Don't over plan, limit materials, and act on the desire to create... seems to work every time.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Robb River Rally
The first annual Robb River Rally was held September 13th 2008. It was an event sponsored by Chevron and the Riverfront Commission to bring members of the community together to enjoy the beautiful Riverfront trails.
The concept behind the event was to honor James Robb, original co-chairman of the Riverfront Commission and Foundation, and his vision of restoring the Colorado River corridor. Today there are numerous beautiful trails and parks along the river throughout the Grand Valley.
Once registered for the event, people could ride their bikes, walk, roller blade, or run along the Riverfront and conclude the day with music and a free BBQ. All participants received a one day park pass and a T-shirt with the logo I designed on it.
The concept behind the event was to honor James Robb, original co-chairman of the Riverfront Commission and Foundation, and his vision of restoring the Colorado River corridor. Today there are numerous beautiful trails and parks along the river throughout the Grand Valley.
Once registered for the event, people could ride their bikes, walk, roller blade, or run along the Riverfront and conclude the day with music and a free BBQ. All participants received a one day park pass and a T-shirt with the logo I designed on it.
Promo Poster
The college center (where the campus design studio is located) is getting bulldozed next month and we are moving our office into the conference room in the Fine Arts building. I put together a poster to inform people of our temporary location.
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