Worth Watching / Bill Cunningham New York

So, we watch Netflix a lot.  We don't have cable, so Netflix movies happen a few nights a week.  There are a lot of terrible movies on Netflix, so I'm going to update posts with good ones, ones that are worth watching.  I'll just warn you about the bad ones to save you some time.

I'm a bit behind the time here, but have you seen Bill Cunningham New York?  Oh my gosh, this was so good.  It's been on instant stream for a while, and finally decided to watch it last Thursday while working on a project for my 2D class.  I didn't know much about Bill Cunningham so I learned a lot.  He is such an awesome person and he seams very real.  And how awesome is it that he is in his 80's riding his bike around New York City?  During the documentary Bill is beginning the process of moving out of Carnage Hall into a new apartment.  I had no idea there were people living in Carnage Hall!  There are a few parts of the documentary where Bill and his neighbor sit around and reminisce about the past.  It was hilarious and totally heartwarming at the same time.  Oh, and another favorite is the man with all of the suits.  If you've seen this movie you know what I am talking about.

Enough of me ranting on, go watch it!  Have you seen it?  What did you think?

xoxo,

L

Three / 52

This was another project for my 2D Design class.  The assignment was to create an abstract drawing and a non-objective drawing based on piece of artwork.  I drew inspiration from from this Wayne Theibaud's painting.

Wayne Theibaud | Yellow Dress

 Abstract

Non-Objective

I used charcoal on bristal for these two pieces.  It was my first time using charcoal and it was fun, but I definitely need some practice.  

On to the next one!

xoxo,

L

Two / 52

I decided that since I'm working on art projects in class that these should count towards by 52 projects. So, here goes!

This was the first project I completed in my 2D Design class.  We had to create four different illustrations.  One with only vertical and horizontal lines, one with only curvilinear lines, one with only diagonal lines, and one combination piece, putting it all together.

I used tech pens for all of the drawings, and overall was pretty happy with how they turned out.  I was really concerned with making the four of these go together.  That wasn't the point of the project, but for me it was important.

I also realized that I need to triple check my straight edges. I promise they are straight(er) in person.

xoxo,

L