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Perceptual Color Wheel

September 13, 2012

Just loved this assignment. We were supposed to use Color-Aid swatches to make our color wheel-a tool we are expected to be used through out the next 12 weeks. Because my Color-Aid hasn`t arrived, our professor allowed us to create a color wheel with the things we have around the house. I was super excited to be able to explore my creativity with something other than a computer. We are actually being pushed out of the computer desk and into the real world to explore what is out there. ...

creativity, fashion, Illustrations, watercolor

En Vacances

August 22, 2012

Chlo from Paula and Chlo Finally! Mon vacances est arrivé and I am ready to relax. Let`s just say I almost didn`t make it and spend the better part of last week with a laptop in bed. I am exhausted and hopefully can rest so I can get back to normal.In the meantime I am working on an illustration for Paula from Paula & Chlo and some goodies for another lovely client. I am also working out the transfer from the Art Institute to another school. I am hoping it goes through quickly so ...

creativity, inspiration

Lady in Black Digital Black and White Fashion Illustrator and a Little Advice

July 22, 2012

This past week has been a crazy one. I will spare you the details but I will say I have learned to stick up for myself and what I believe in. My friend, who is also a graphic designer told me she heard someone comment on one of her illustrations. The comment paraphrased was ‘if you do digital art, it is not real art.’ It is annoying when someone comments ignorantly on something they know nothing about. To you anyone who feels that way, I ask- Does owning a stove make you a chef? ...

creativity, What's new!

Thought of the Day

March 15, 2011

After having been the victim of cyber bullying three years ago, I have had to adopt certain attitudes that not only serve to protect myself, but so I can safeguard the very sensitive artist that resides in me. I am extremely thankful for the lesson learned. It is hard to acknowledge that it even happened, but I am better off for having lived through it.