This week has been an awesome work week. With six days ( I do mean 6) of basically 24hrs a day of work my designer power level is dangerously low.
Design goodness this week included designs for web banners, candle packaging, wireframes and software ui. I'm still pushing pixels and loving it.
I Heart design in all shapes and forms. :-)
Friday, June 10, 2011
Brain Power Level : LOW
Friday, May 06, 2011
Improvidus Apto quod Victum
Improvise, adapt and overcome...
Illustration created for a friends office wall. She selected these words are her daily motivation.
Created in Adobe Illustrator and printed onto artist canvas.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Old School...
Lately I've been working on some illustrations and have been using a combination of Abode Illustrator and old school sketching. Today I find myself on the drawing table enjoying the good old fashion pencil and paper format and had to share.
Supplies:
Overly priced drawing board propped up w/a block, .5 KOHL-I-HARDTMUTH pencil, Ottlite portable white light, rulers, and Bristol Smooth paper
Drawing makes me happy.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Irritated!
My mind is EVERYWHERE today. I can't seem to put any new piece of art together. This is how I feel today - mind is going in every direction. Time for a break.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Underwater Photography
The last year or so I've had the pleasure of working with Brenda in her incredible underwater photography and other projects. Being apart of her team is a real inspiration and love the professionalism that goes into each shoot. Her projects are well thought out and works great with on the spot changes. I have enjoyed every project and can't wait for the next one.
Visit her portfolio you wont be sorry.
http://www.bstumpf.com/site/#home
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Sketchbook : War
Here is the first illustration in the my book. I've decided to fill this book with Mayan symbols and embellish them with modern iconic imagery to better define its meaning. This symbol represents war in the Mayan language (to be "taken down" in terms of War).
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Girl Interrupted Skate Deck
Girl Interrupted Skate Board from Zazzle.com
New skate deck design by me. The design is a combination of a hand drawn sketch converted into a graphic illustration and then digitized for that etched like feel. Enjoy.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
SketchBook Project
What's in the works...
It's been some time since I posted, but I've been busy on other random projects. I've been experimenting with paint markers and watercolors which I am not accustomed to using. Plus other types of paper material. While doing so I decided to sign up for this sketchbook project by Art House Co-op. They have put together this tour (as they like to call it) where artist submit their sketchbook and the book goes on displayed in different cities. When the tour is over the books will live in the Brooklyn Library forever. Pretty exciting.
So here I am with a blank sketchbook with nothing but possibilities. The game plan is on and I hope to show you my progress soon. The theme of my book is Secret Code... OH HOW FUN!!!!
Find out more about the project here: http://arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Decks on Display
Thank you to Marissa and Adam for asking me to add some work to their charity event. This was my first showing and glad it could be for a good cause.
To read more about the success of the event read here:
http://vivalafoodies.com/?p=6011
Monday, March 29, 2010
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS
AT MELTDOWN COMICS
SATURDAY APRIL 3, 2010, 7-10 P.M.
My artwork will be apart of this great charity event. I have contributed two pieces of art in form of skate decks. One is in mix media form and the other hand painted in oils.
Event info go here: http://takingittothestreets.eventbrite.com/
(facebook link available through above url)
Would love to see friends there!
Remember to bring canned goods for the LA Regional Food Bank.
Mix media deck preview:
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Art Site Update
Felt the urge to update the look and feel of my art gallery site. I've also added an option to shop! Some of the items in the store are new and not in the gallery, so go check it out and buy something while you are there. I need to buy more art supplies.
For your visual enjoyment: www.idontdopretty.com
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Phranc
It is official, I'm a fan of folk music. I've always had an appreciation for it after reading the Woody Guthrie biography back in high school, and my teacher playing one of Woody's album for us. Now after seeing a few shows live I really enjoy the story telling and comical interaction with the audience. I've just returned from listening to Phranc and I'm a new fan. I enjoyed her music and the lyrics are just fantastic. My friend Kevin invited me to the show at McCabe's Guitar Shop and I want to go back again. Excellent evening.
Thanks again Kev. for introducing me to something pretty awesome. Ruby join us next time! :-)
Monday, February 08, 2010
United Zoo Studios Launch
Early this year Brenda and I decided to launch a new venture. We started working together with our Photo Phridays group and had such a great time that we decided to join up and take it more seriously. We launched our phase 1 site on January 27, 2010. We will be concentrating on product photography, headshots and retouching as well as commercial work. Don't worry though we still plan on having some fun with our Photo Phriday group. To all of our friends who have participated in getting us here, thank you very much you are all terrific!
Visit the site and tell your friends: www.unitedzoostudios.com
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Botanical Anatomy
Working on a series of small ink and watercolor illustrations. There will be 8 total of different skeleton body parts. The look is inspired by the traditional botanical prints. I have combined the skeleton and the flowers to signify the root and evolving growth of life.
Stay tune for more to come.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Full of Compliments
I inspire! I see a trend here and I like it. My dear friend Greg has decorated his office and created a piece of artwork to compliment a painting I did for him a while back. He has created this beautiful large cement piece (right of pict) to compliment my portrait. I love the colors and the contrast of the roughness of the painting in comparison w/everything around it. It really is a honor for me to see friends take something I created as inspiration. This is very exciting for me and makes me want to do more. Thank you!
Greg when it warms up I need to visit Boston. Gotta make it happen this year! XOXO
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Welcome 2010!
I've had a roller coaster of a year and want to thank my friends for their support and encouragement. This past year I have accomplished and conquered many challenges and I couldn't have done it w/out you all. I look forward to the new year with excitement of new ventures to come, visit w/friends abroad and plenty of good times to be had. I just need to figure out what my next challenge will be? Fly a plane maybe?
SALUD Mi Amigos!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
No Surf Today
After a rainy week I went out to get my much needed beach time. I wanted to go photograph surfers off the pier but the pier was closed do to some holiday preparations for the evening. At the end of the trip the only photo I really liked was this one.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Design Portfolio LIVE!
Visit www.susanmorales.com
My new design portfolio is live. Along with this portfolio I am launching my freelance career. After many years of working in the corporate environment I have decided to go solo and tackle the various exciting projects that are out there, from information architecture to design and illustration or photography. Whatever is required I can pretty much do it. Pass the word.
Thank you my friends for all your support.
Comments/Critiques are very much welcomed.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
That's Wild
While I was away I searched and found the art store. Walked five blocks bought some paints, brushes and canvas, which allowed me to sneak in a painting. The artwork was inspired by silliness and the fall.
Acrylic - 8x16"
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