Revisions, revisions 8:55 PM

So when I presented my personal coat of arms in my design class my professor suggested that it might need some revision. That's professor speak for "this is crap."  His actual words were "Where's the kitchen sink? You've got everything else." Point taken and first lesson of design noted: My first anything stinks. Also, less is more. So, if you're curious, here's revision number 4.

It's still a work in progress (the banner is only a place holder as is the typographic samples on the sketchbook, also I'm not sure about the compass), however it's due next class. Next lesson of design: I don't work fast enough.

First Design Project 5:30 PM

I've been asked to create a personal coat of arms for my digital design class. After much debate, I chose to use objects that I have collected over the years and scattered around my office. I think this says me. Misha's laughter also suggests that I hit the mark. It just needs something in the middle. Any suggestions?

Portfolio 11:09 AM

I thought I might post a few pictures of some of the items I've made in the past two semesters of fine education at the U. I've had to take a 3-D class (sculpture) and a 2-D class (drawing and painting) and these are a few samples from both classes. They are each conceptual pieces full of high commentary on the state of society and suggest how I see the world differently than you. If not, they at least each fulfilled an assignment. I'm pretty sure that these works of fine art are proof that I am, in fact, a professional artist and should soon be worth millions. Or at the very least they prove I have some potential (I hope) and have been admitted to the Graphic Design program. Whatever.

This was my first foam core sculpture to learn about negative space.

This was my second foam core piece, proving that my first wasn't that great.

For this assignment we had to draw our portrait reflected in a window at night.

This was a study to learn the various relationships that colors have together.

This project was a site-specific installation using 100 of the same objects. I had screws, so there you go.

We were required to draw a minimal line portrait for this assignment.

We had to create a sculpture made of paper. I made this after seeing the new construction in Las Vegas.

This is a color study using white, black, and orange charcoal pencils on blue paper.

A simple charcoal still life.

Our first sculpture was made of wire. I would guess that's about 100 feet of wire twisted together.

This is my most recent piece. We were required to use wood for a sculpture with emphasis on the joints.

If anyone is interested in purchases or commissions, please let me know. I've got to get started on those millions.