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

One / 52

Have you ever made something and then when you look at it, you realize it looks like something, but not what you intended?  I did just that this weekend.  If you are thinking, huh? I'll explain.

Nick wanted to make some toys/tugs for the boys this weekend, so we took a trip to the fabric store.  I really need a case for my laptop, so I thought I would try and make a laptop case.  Not that difficult right?  We ended up using the same fabric for our projects, just because we liked the duck canvas.  Saturday night turned into a crazy craft night that included Chemistry goggles, lots of sketches, and our dining room table covered in fabric scraps.  Side bar, I have a really good track record for breaking needles on my sewing machine and we were using pretty thick fabric, so as a precautionary Nick made me wear them.  We finished the dog tugs, but didn't get around to my laptop case until this morning.  At the end of the day it is functional, but it could be improved, but my sewing skills are pretty basic.

We are pretty early in the game here.  After this shot, I'm pretty sure I ripped all the seams out and made a few adjustments.  Did I mention that all but one seam was ripped out and re sewn?  Sounds like fun right?

It fits!  Well, after an adjustment.  Before I ripped one of the seams it didn't fit.  I had to put it away for a few hours because I was just a little frustrated that I made this thing and it didn't fit my laptop!

So, do you see it yet?  What it looks like?  A mailer you buy at the post office?  Yep!  This was not my intention, but now it's all I see when I look at it.  One of my best friends was telling me that she saw someone using a bubble mailer as an iPad case and now I feel like that, but that I went through the effort of sewing one myself.  Hah!

It actually looks even more like a mailer in these photos, it's slightly brighter and more marigold in person.  

I was thisclose to not posting this because it didn't really turn out how I wanted, but then I remembered that's the point of this.  To make things and move on.  Record the good and the bad.

So, now I have a laptop case and it fits my laptop.

Okay, one down.  It's a start!

xoxo,

L

52 Projects ::

I’ve been seeing a lot of bloggers that are doing a project every week.  While at first, the thought of this was so overwhelming, and stressed me out. But, I’m going to push myself to do this.  A few bloggers I know are pushing to take a family portrait a week or make a scrapbook layout a week. I think that is so awesome. But, I’m going to take all of the rules away.  Just one project a week.  A (photoshop developed & edited) photograph, an invitation, a poster, a card.  Anything goes.   This is totally and completely inspired by this going around Pinterest.  There are so many inspirational pieces on Pinterest, but this one totally hit me. 

Quote by Ira Glass via Pinterest 

I love how completely honest it is.  I read it and was like, yes, a lot of the things I create are totally terrible.  But, isn’t that how we get better?  I’ve heard people say that they cringe when they think of work they’ve done in previous years.  And I totally feel the same way.  The announcements I made for my high school graduation?  But I was so proud of these at the time.  I think that was the first thing I designed.  And I loved all of it.  The idea, the sketches, talking to the printers, heck, even stuffing the envelopes.  It was so satisfying.  And that’s why I’m doing this.  In a few years I will probably cringe at most of the work I do in 2013, but I’ll remember how I felt when it was done.  Pure satisfaction.  

So here’s to 52 projects this year.  I’m only a month behind.  Anyone want to join?  No rules, just fun.