MORE JUNK ART

Last week in Junk Art i had my class create art out of old fruit holding cartons. The idea came to me as i was walking past a farmers market and saw these awesome fruit holders about to be thrown out. I love the wobbly shapes in the cartons and became inspired to create characters within them.

*Nuts & Bolts*

I have some exciting news. I'm a teacher! well more like an instructor for an after school program. Once a week i teach Junk Art to a class of 5 kids K-2 grade. In my class students learn about recycling and how to make art out of used plastic bottles, egg cartons, cardboard boxes and things like that. For our first class we made what i call a Nuts and Bolts Collage. The kids did such a great job on this assignment, that i thought i'd share their work with you.

Mr. Robinson have you seen Meet the Robinson's?
-KATY

Bounce Commercial

A while back i entered this competition to produce a commercial for Bounce (the laundry detergent Brand) I thought it would be a good exercise to keep up my After Effects and Final Cut Skills. Ever since graduating and not actively creating a film, i've been concerned that i might forget how to use those programs : ( I still haven't received any word about who won. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, well see!

Intel Illustration Gig!

About a week ago I was working at the Intel Developer Forum ( a convention where Intel shows all their new gizmos and gadgets) My Job was to brainstorm and illustrate things on these giant white boards. I was basically there to be background for the event and entertain all the computer software geniuses. When i was in High School I used to love doodling on the class white boards, so it was pretty sweet getting paid to do this.

Shelley's Portrait

I know it's been forever and a day since my last post. Well here's something new! Shelley's Portrait was one of my latest freelance gigs. I had fun creating this kitty collage for David Young, Shelley's Owner. David Is this really cool guy who lives in New York and has oodles of style. I still can't decide which Sex in the City girl he would be, i'm leaning toward Carrie. Check out his blog : DESIGN ADDICT IN NY. Also if any of you beautiful people out there would like to immortalize your furry, feathery or scaley friends, might i suggest getting a custom made portrait by me : )

Conquest of Land

Thank you! to those who have purchased art from my shop, and thanks to those who have expressed an interest in getting something. it's because of your support that i can continue to make art that i love and avoid getting a real job : )
Here's a peak at a childrens book I'm in the process of illustrating. I don't want to give to much away, But as you might guess, it involves dinosaurs! This is my first attempt at illustrating something in this diorama style. I was inspired by the work of illustrator Jean Jullien who creates amazing diorama illustrations. Oh yeah! the little guy in the diorama is a Tetrapod, one of the first land walking vertebrates.

Setting Up Shop!

Instead of spending my time searching for my next gig, or wondering how long i can keep up this freelance artist thing.
I've decided to invest in a little business of my own. So here's my product! Simple, little, framed pieces of art. My plan is to find a few stores that i can supply and sale them to. Perhaps even set up a shop of my own in a park on a warm sunny day, and here online : )