Weekly Blog [12/7-12/13]

These are some more tiny sketchs for the necklaces I'm making for friends and family for chirstmas. I'm still undecided on the style I want so I continue to make tiny skteches whenever I have time.

These are some puppets that my boyfriend made for a spanish project. I'm really in love with the style of his characters and the smoothness of the design. I like how they stay true to the original Wizard of Oz characters but have their own uniqueness and style about them.

This is a picture of a cake my aunt made for my cousin's birthday party yesterday. This cake teaches me that art can be created in a variety of forms. Not just a painting, drawing or photograph. Art could be cake, a song, a dance just about anything that is made creative through a person's expression.

Weekly Blog [11/30-12/6]

This sketch came about as I begin working on my christmas gifts this year. I'm making my family and friends (well the girls anyhow) necklaces made from scrabble pieces. I'm making tiny collages from magazines, scrapboook paper and also my own artwork. I'm going for a nature theme. Black is a dynamic color. I want the flowers or trees to be bold and have the backgrounds colorful.


This is a stop animation short film I made with my friends. We just took sidewalk chalk and made the frames but adding more and more to a drawing. The music is also original. Basically my friend banged on a drum for the whole part of the film. At the end, my other friend played something on the guitar and we edited it by playing that part backwards. I think this short film shows how easy it is to create art and express yourself just about anywhere.

This happens to be the best stop animation short I have seen so far. The artist Kirsten Lepore is amazing. Her website is full of fun and very creative films and art. The intro to her website even is amazing. http://www.kirstenlepore.com/

Weekly Blog [11/23-11/29]

This is a poster drawing I did over the weekend. I took the idea from something I had done in my high school art class. Our teacher instructed us to draw until we filled up the entire paper. I find this technique really inspiring because the absence of rules allows a person to be as creative as they would like. I just drew whatever came to mind and I didn't let how it looked stopped me from trying new things.

I like how the artist of this animation really worked hard on the emotions of the characters. It makes the animation appear more realistic but still keeps the charm of a cartoon imagination.


This animation also has very well done emotions of the characters.

Weekly Blog [11/9-11/15]

This sketch was inspired by the previous sketch I did of a tree. I want to try and draw various types and styles so that I can improve my sketching and coloring skills. I really like the over all design I have of the trees and I think if I can continue to work on this particular subject I can continue to improve creatively. This is a fall tree because the colors aren't as bright as my previous tree and it looks a little dullers. I gave it the turquoise touch to make it special and not so dead on the paper.

This is a cyanotype photo I developed in my photography class. The cyanotype cloth has special chemicals on it for development. In order to develop a picture, place an object on the cloth out in the sun (opaque and transparent objects look the best). The time that you leave the cloth and object out in the sun is determined by the strenght of the sun on that particular day. For example, if it's really bright outside, you don't leave it out for very long. The cloth will appear green but after taking it out of the sun, wash it off with water until it turn blue and has white. Hang up on a cloths line inside until fully dry. The results can be very beautiful.

http://www.evanitawmontalvo.com/images/cyanotypestargazer.jpg

I thought this cyanotype was very beautiful. Using elements from nature such as leaves and flowers come up with some of the best results.

Assignment 7 [Animation]

I uploaded my animation on youtube because the file was too large to be uploaded directly to my blog.

Weekly Blog [11/2-11/8]

This sketch came to me in a random inspiration moment. I was walking to class one beautiful fall day and I noticed how gorgeous the fall colors were. I also took in the shapes and bends of the trees. I really liked all the textures of nature I saw around me. I tried to recreate some of the textures and colors I saw in this sketch above. I believe this is my best sketch so far because I realized that I put a lot more of my heart into it than I did with my other sketches. I really wanted this to turn out beautiful. I've very happy with the end result.

I found this music video inspiring because of the movement of the camera and the editing of the film. I'm almost postive the majority of this video was done with a green screen effect but the result is pretty interesting. I like how the video transitions from real life to the creations from the green screen. I think overall it flows nicely however some parts do not connect fully. One example of this is when Taylor is not affected by the stormy and windy weather around her. She doesn't get wet and her dress or hair does not move with the wind. I do think this video and the green screen effects is something that I want learn more about.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKgUxcQnL4I)

This video on the other hand does not have any special effects and has a very different feel to it. The only editing that I notice is the combining of a bunch of video clips and then overlaying all of it with the song. I like this video because it works well with the song. It also does a good job of getting the message across that you don't have to do a lot of fancy editing or special effects to make a video that follows and and looks nice.

Weekly Blog [10/26-11/1]

This sketch was inspired by thoughts of life on other planets. How would cities look? How would housing look? I used different shapes and designs not common to life here on earth because I guessed that "aliens" would have their own kind of style. I just moved my pencil across the paper and found the paths that it took me.





I found the videos above interesting because of the different camera angles they have. We are getting into animation so I thought it would be beneficial to me if I researched different camera techniques. The first video has many camera angles and movements. The second video's cameras don't move that often but stay stationary and do not often move with the subject. The two videos use different filming techniques but both are dynamic based on the the material and camera angles they used. The creators used what works best which teaches me that not all camera techniques work for every subject. I guess it just takes some experimenting to test and see which technique works the best for a specific project.

Assignment 6 [Lighting Fixture]

Weekly Blog [10/19-10/25]

This costume design was purely inspired by the fact that Halloween is in our midst. I tried to work a little bit on my shading because that is a technique I struggle with. My boyfriend, who I think rocks at shading, gave me a few pointers. This isn't the best but I believe that I can improve from what I learn. I am really inspired by the beauty of butterflies. Something about their nature strikes me and I am just fascinated by them. That is why I chose to design a costume around that beautiful creature.

(http://www.blog.blastyle.com/img/51.jpg)

I think this typography desgin is beautiful and nicely constructed. I admire the thought process and planning that went into this piece. This makes me stop and think about all the ordinary objects and things that can be put together in a mosaic sort of way and end up with a beautiful scene. I would like to try something like this on my own. It will probably have to take some practice sketching and working in Photoshop to get it right. However, this is definately something I wanna try.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxkM3YTWu9s)

This typography video is not only humorous but it also is artistic. I like how everything is connected and how the words flow with connections. I find this inspiring because I see the variety of possibilities, these skills could take you. I could work in magazines and on commercials using both skills of typography and graphic design to become successful. I have always wondering what it would be like to work on a magazine as a graphic designer. After watching this video, it reminds me of that dream I have and how it inspires to maybe reach for that goal.

Weekly Blog [10/12-10/18]

This is just a quick sketch I did of a heart. I'm really inspired and interesting in the human heart. There is just something that is so fascinating to me about it. I guess it has something to do with how complicated the heart is. It's complex but vital to all of us. Also the heart is not just a vital organ but it also has a simple context in life. The heart is a simple shape in the world that is most likely recognizable to anyone. We see it at Valentines Day and little notes to friends. I just really enjoy learning metaphors about the heart as well as real facts about the human heart. It's an inspiration to me and its something that I find very interesting.

I thought this photograph was absolutely beautiful. I worked a little with a fisheye lense but never had a success like this. Which probably tells me I need to keep on working with it. I really admire this photograph for its beauty because the beauty is natural and not staged. I'm passionate about photography and I really miss it. I haven't been working with my camera lately. This image really inspires me to get back to work and start a project with something I really love again. I need to be reunited with my first love: Photography.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zvqf3sF0b4)

This commerical by Spike Jonze is beautifully and creatively put together. It's amazing. There are a lot of good commericals out there that are well made a creative but don't really go with whatever is being advertised. However, when I watched this commercial and saw how great it was, I also saw a connection with the product. I've recently seen some of Spike Jonze's work, and I have to saw that he is a creative genius. He is quite the inspiration to me and I just adore what I've seen of his so far. I hope to learn a lot from what he has done and create my own style.

Weekly Blog [10/5-10/11]

This is my sketch for the week. It's of a sea turtle. I was inspired to draw this sea creature due to my interest in texture. I like the texture of turtle's shells. I have two turtles as pets and it's really interesting to watch them grow out of their shells and to find pieces floating on the water. They look like little puzzle pieces. Even though you can't see the shell in this particular sketch , I looked at the skin of the turtle as well, noticing the patterns and wrinkles found in this animal. I suppose this sketch would look better if I had shading it and that is something that I admit I need to work on. My problem is that I don't have the patience to shade but it is definitely something that I would like to work more on. However, something that always inspires me and interests me is texture.

This is a multimedia piece I did for a photography assignment. We used scanners as a form of taking pictures. Our task included collecting materials and making a story out of things we found and made. My story was a about a dinosaur. I drew the dinosaur and make the background with textured paper , watercolors, and pastels. I also used aluminum foil and fabric to give the image more depth and texture. After scanning the image I took into Photoshop and messed with the hue and saturation of the color as well as the brightness and contrast. I really like experimenting with texture and I am happy with how this image turned out.

This is an image I took with my Canon 35 mm film camera. I really like photography and this camera is rather old but I love the images that I can produce with it. I am still in love with black and white film and developing even though most pictures are taking digitally. This comes from a roll of color film I was messing around with. Once again, I want to focus on the texture found on the window. My mom was a little upset with me when she saw this photo because it showed the world how dirty my windows in my room are. However, I didn't mind one bit because I was so fascinated by the colors and textures produced. I was quite happy with how it turned out. I just feel that taking pictures with film can make ordinary places and objects you seen tons of times more extraordinary.

Weekly Blog [9/28-10/4]

This sketch was inspired by the oncoming holiday of El Dia De Los Muertos( The Day of the Dead). I really like the art that is associated with this Hispanic holiday. The skulls and skeletons in this type of art are cartoons and are not proportional , which is something I like. I like that because the art focuses less on how acurate you are, but rather focuses on the artists personal style. Artwork for El Dia De Los Muertos is colorful, fun and animated. I tried to take some of that into my sketch by having my skeleton partly bones but also part flower. I am inspired by this holiday's art and history because it's more about a celebration of life and not a mourning of the dead.

(http://tech.petegraham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/fire-storm-small.png)

On Friday I went to the planetarium in the Natural History Museum to see the First Friday Fractals which is presented by the Fractal Foundation (http://fractalfoundation.org/). This was the first time I've ever heard anything about fractals and it was very fascinating. The show is about an hour long inside the planetarium. All you do is lay back in your chair and enjoy the show. What I really enjoyed about this exhibit was that it felt interactive when it really wasn't. When zooming inside some of the patterns, you felt as if you moving up in your seat, like a ride. If there were spirals in the fractal, then you felt like you were spinning. It beautiful and breathtaking. It reminded me of how digital media and interactive media can take you out of your reality and transport you somewhere else. Even though I stayed in the same place the whole time, I felt as if I was moving with the fractals. A for that hour, I forgot about everything and everyone. I highly recommend this to anyone, of any age.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_GBwuYuOOs)

This video is a little preview of the sights you could see if you went to the First Friday Fractals. The narrator told us that it take about a month to render the zooms. I just found all of his work impressive. He also mention that the music played was made by a band that his brother was in. This video was not created by the Frist Friday Fractals narrator but if you want to see some really amazing presentations I suggest you go check out the show.

Assignment 5 [Sketch Up/Red Blue Chair]

Weekly Blog [9/21-9/27]

This sketch was inspired by some of my recent emotions caused by changes in my life. I see how my life was and how it is now and I wonder how things would have turned out differently if certain decisions would have been made instead of others. I've felt stressed lately and after I just feel dragged down. I feel like a shell and I'm unsure what can fill me and fit me right. Like the sketch, I feel as if I'm in a empty place in my life. Things in my environment are starting to die and things are changing. All these emotions could have come about with this new season we're in and the near future of winter. I'm not sure when this stage in my life will end but I'm finding out that I have a lot of figuring out to do.

http://photoeye.com/GALLERY/forms2/index.cfm?image=1&id=68453&imagePosition=1&Door=9&Portfolio=Portfolio2&Gallery=0
I was very inspired by these digital photos by Rita Maas. I like how she sets up the photos horizontally in threes. The compositions of the photos are about the same and are grouped accordingly. The photos have a beautiful simplicity and I like the aspect of nature and texture. I really like this website (photoeye.com) because it is a great reasource that I used in my photography class when I need a little boost of inspiration in a project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME5DxqpUgoQ&feature=related
"One Man Band" is a really cute and funny animation short by Pixar. I really enjoy how Pixar is always coming up with new ideas but they keep to their own style. I like how in this animation there is no conversation, rather ideas are expressed through music and actions. Sometimes words are not sufficent enough in expresses what you really want to. For me, music and actions are more versitale and are endless in interpetations. I like how you knew the general idea of this short but you could also have your own feelings about it.

Weekly Blog [9/14-9/20]

(http://ngnews.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/onlyonps3lbp1.jpg)

The video game Little Big Planet is a very inspiring game. The whole idea of the game is a playground for designers. I was first attracted to this game by its graphics. I like the detail and the variety in this game. One could spend hours and hours putting together a level of their choice and it's very rewarding when online players enjoy your level and rate it highlly. I am simply amazed by the graphics and the sense of reality that is put into this imaginary world.
This sketch in a way was inspired by the Little Big Planet game. I really like the look of patchwork, stiches and buttons. My aunt taught me how to sew when I was in elementary school and I have been inspired by that artistic look every sense. I think I could go back to this sketch and add some more detail to it. I would like to give it a more raw material look to put it over the top. This would most likely entail the repetition of tiny marks, resembling the fiber of the cloth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ3lr3urgDU

Over the weekend, I went and saw the movie Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs, and this preview was shown. I was blown away by the trailer for A Christmas Carol. The trailer was in 3D which made it all the more amazing. At times, it's hard to believe that this movie is computer generated because at times it looks so realistic. This is such a classic story that is being told in a new way. This is a good way to connect generations because parents are probably very familiar with this story as children and now they can share it with their children but with new technology. I'm excited to see this movie when it comes to theatres because its work like this that inspires me to create things similar to that.

Assignment 3 [Illustrator]

Weekly Blog [9/7-9/13]

This sketch is a result of my experiements with ink and pastels. Most of the large black splotches are ink that I stamped off of my hands and rolled off of a pencil. I am happy with this results. I often find that some of my better work comes when I don't step back but dive in. If I think about it too much and will always be unhappy with the results. It's nice to have a general plan but I am learning not to get upset with things do not come out exactly the way that I want them to be. I think sometimes when having a tough time with the creative process, it's helpful to just go for it and don't hold back.

Paper Heart is a sweet and inspiring story. It's about this girl named Charlyne who doesn't believe she will ever fall in love. She learns just how powerful love can really be. I found this to be very inspiring. Lately I have been interested in watching documentaries. And although this is actually a movie, it is shot in a way that is documentary like. This movie got me thinking about just how powerful love can be. It's an unstoppable

force. No one is sure when it starts or when it ends. Sometimes a person feels that he or she can just stop loving someone but to me, it doesn't seem that easy. Love is something that we cannot control but rather controls us. This is a movie for anyone who has ever loved or been loved. This week I saw the movie "9". I was amazed by the animation in this film and the reality of it all. I was amazed by the detail put into the film and I just kept thinking about how dedicated the creators were. It would be fantastic to work on a project like that, visually displaying a story or idea that creatively. I would be extremely proud to create something like this and what is really cool is that these artists have their work out for the whole world to see and admire.

Assignment 2 [Haptic Modeling]

Weekly Blog [8/31-9/4]

This sketch I did of a fish came purely out of just experimenting with shapes and textures. I am happy with the result. I was inspired but the shapes people can pull out of everyday things, such as buildings and landscapes. I would like to experiment more with using simple shapes to create images to see what creations I can come up with.

I found this image from a tutorial (http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/news/create-a-mixed-media-masterpiece-psd-plus-tutorial/) very inspiring. I never thought of digital media being able to be created by mixed media processes. I like how this image was created by using fine art techniques. The paint gives this image and boost that brings it to the top. I really like how the image came together compostionally. It is beautiful and very inspiring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhxK2IOywVE

Gnarls Barkley's video "Who's Gonna Save My Soul" is very well put together in my opinion. The setting of the video is simple but natural. I like how everything is plain. This brings a lot more attention to special effects of the heart. The heart has the attention but is also in a way natural. It works very well in the over all presentation. It would be wonderful to have the opportunity to work on projects such as music videos were digital media talents can be used.

Weekly Blog [8/24 - 8/28]

I did this rough sketch of a human art with pencil. I then went over it in paint. The background is watercolor and sharpie. During my last year in high school, I became very inspired my the heart, both in the physical sense and emotional sense. I researched a little about the heart and also created a canvas painting that I enter in the APS art show. I think of the heart as being one of the AA batteries of the body. Your brain is the first battery and the heart is the second. I find it amazing what all the heart can do. It keeps you alive but also is the holding tank for all your emotions. I find the human heart very inspiring because you can examine it from so many different angles.

This video was my first expierence working with Windows Movie Maker. I took over 700 digital photos and then put them all together to make this stop action film. I was inspired by this because I was able to see all the possibilties and disadvantages you have when working with stop action. I consider this to be one of the lowest form of "special effects" there is. I had a lot of fun creating this film and watching it over and over again. I was excited knowing that there is so much more that I can learn about film making. This project inspired me to work more with digital media. You can also see this video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dYh7SLBmRE&feature=channel_page

I took this video with a Canon Digital SLR camera. I was really inspired by these types of cameras because they are very versatile. There are a lot of different artistic approaches you can take. I learned just a few of the techniques you can use with digital cameras. I appreciate the fact that I had the opportunity to work with these kinds of cameras. By using these cameras I was also able to use photoshop. Photoshop is very inspiring because the possiblities are almost endless as in what you can design, create and imagine.

Assignment 1[synthesis images]

Assignment1[Photomontage]

Landscape 1 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/2321709947_97567805eb_b.jpg

Object 1 http://shutterburg.tripod.com/img_007.JPG

City 1 http://www.blogger.com/Landscape%201%20http://ryan.bigwoofs.com/wp-content/uploads/bigger-nighthouse.jpg