Elaine Leon Fashion Illustrator Graphic Designer

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The Thrill of Making Art

Process and Skill is a class I am taking at Parsons. At first thought, this felt like a crafter class. Why, in an age where technology rules, should I have to do anything that gets my fingers sticky, cuts paper and creates confetti in my carpet? Because it`s fun. It develops your thinking, fine motor skills and polishes your creativity. Because spreading glue on paper to create a concertina book is magic. Because a Japanese Stab bind book is as much fun as it sounds. Because analogous work  ...

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Life After 27

243 items were discarded/given away. 27 items a day for 9 days. Mission accomplished. What do I feel? Exhausted. I am ready to move into my studio and live there. Though I chose some days to dedicate to clearing the kitchen and my bedroom, my studio that has this inviting feeling that you can`t escape. According to the rules of 27 things, you can move your items, give them away or throw them out. I didn`t feel I could move an item, as it felt like cheating. So I either gave it away or  ...

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27 Things

There is a Feng Shui principle called 27 things. In Feng Shui, the saying “As the within, so the without” is the basis for its teachings. Your surrounding are a reflection of you, your mental state and health. According to my surroundings, I am nuts. :) Okay maybe not so much. I have been putting in real effort in my housekeeping and keeping my office tidy. However, the amount of stuff I have amassed since 2005 when I started this business, with the excuse of it being a  ...

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Homework, So Much Homework

  Parsons is kicking my butt. The classes are targeted to really spark a creative fire. In comparison to the other classes I was taking, those were more about the technique. I feel like I go to an atelier for artists where freedom is so big, sometimes, you don`t know what to do with yourself. I am truly thankful for this experience and I look forward to learning more. Above is my Digital Layout class assignment on Photoshop CS6. The collage didn`t have to be perfect, but well done  ...

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