Archive for August, 2009

endlessly muse

Posted by Sheri in News and Thoughts on August 9, 2009

“Endlessly”

There’s a part of me you’ll never know
The only thing I’ll never show

Hopelessly I’ll love you endlessly
Hopelessly I’ll give you everything
But I won’t give you up
I won’t let you down
And I won’t leave you falling
If the moment ever comes

It’s plain to see it’s trying to speak
Cherished dreams forever asleep
Hopelessly I’ll love you endlessly
Hopelessly I’ll give you everything
But I won’t give you up
I won’t let you down
And I won’t leave you falling
If the moment ever comes

Hopelessly I’ll love you endlessly
Hopelessly I’ll give you everything
But I won’t give you up
I won’t let you down
And I won’t leave you falling
But the moment never comes

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“the lovely bones” movie

Posted by Sheri in News and Thoughts on August 9, 2009

This was one of the most stunning books I’ve read. I’m really excited that it’s being made into a movie!

the lovely bones trailer

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Ocala poster contest

Posted by Sheri in Digital design, News and Thoughts on August 8, 2009

I’m probably gonna try something for this. Just for funsies! I’m still learning so i doubt I would even be able to compete, but it would be good practice.

INFO TO ALL YOU DESIGNERS IN OCALA:

Marion Cultural Alliance and the Ocala Marathon Poster Contest

QUICK LINKS

Marion Cultural Alliance Citrus Road Runners

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Marion Cultural Alliance and the Ocala Marathon announce a poster contest for the 2010 Ocala Marathon event to be held on the weekend of January 30th and 31st, 2010. All original art, paintings or designs will be considered for a cash reward of $500.00 going to the winner. The winning design will be used on the promotional posters as well as a high-quality limited edition, signed by the artist to be sold to benefit Marion Cultural Alliance.

Competition Guidelines

Final size of the posters will be 18″x24″ and all original artwork must be sized to fit this format.For information on the Ocala Marathon go to:
http://www.citrusroadrunners.org

All original artwork, paintings, drawings, or designs are acceptable. Participants are to submit a completed application, an 8″x10″ print out of the artwork submitted and a digital file on disk in any of the following formats: pdf, jpeg, eps or tif. The file should not be smaller than 36 Megs and proportionate to the final 18″x24″ size.

The deadline for artwork to be submitted is October 5, 2009 at 5pm.

All applications are to be submitted to the Marion Cultural Alliance at the Brick City Center for the Arts.

The decision of the judges are final.

The winning design receives a $500.00 cash award and the artwork will be used in the promotional materials for the Ocala Marathon.

By submitting a design or original artwork, the participants declare that they are the owner of the images used in the poster and that they are allowed to use them in the poster design. The participant accepts that the artwork may be used in any form or manner that the association chooses while giving proper credit to the artist.

For more information, please contact Nancy Ledding at the Marion Cultural Alliance at 352-369-1500.

Marion Cultural Alliance
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Brick City Center for the Arts
Open Tues- Sat, 11am-6pm
23 SW Broadway St
Ocala, FL 34471
352-369-1500

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g131 wk4as4

Posted by Sheri in Art Institute Online - Graphic Design, typography on August 8, 2009

Project 4 “Personality” and Pictographs

In the previous lecture, you discovered that a good piece of design work would contain a personality or mood. You found that the designer creates the mood of the piece by adding parasignals that support and magnify the primary message of the design. Then you used this knowledge as the basis for a new approach to critiquing work. For Project 4, you will use your knowledge of parasignals to consciously create a personality for a design piece.

You will use a quote or maxim as the copy for your design. From the copy, you will analyze the images and associations that the copy evokes. Then you will use thumbnails to explore ways that the type can suggest these images.

Finding Quotes: You may use a quote or maxim of your own choice. Quotes or maxims may be found easily over the Internet, or you may refer to one of the many books or almanacs that contain such sayings. You probably even know a few favorites. However, not all quotes will lend themselves well to this treatment. Select at least two or three to start with, limiting the length of your copy to one sentence. As a general rule, the more brief the copy, the more powerful the message.
Finding Images and Associations: Next, examine each quote individually. Say it to yourself, and notice any images or associations that come to mind. For example, “The grass is greener on the other side” may evoke images of being conflicted, having two sides, and of course the color green as well as the image of grass. Write down your discoveries, and repeat the process for each quote that you have collected. Parasignal options may include; typefaces, colors, size and positions.
Creating Images with Type: Now is the time to begin using thumbnails to record and explore your ideas. You may work on the computer, by hand or use a combination of both techniques. A good technique is to explore several design solutions for each quote. Your thumbnails should contain enough detail to capture the essence of the idea and how your type choices enhance the meaning. Although you may include some element of graphics, they must be incorporated into your quote and the type selections. Do not rely on the graphic to send the parasignal. Create a minimum of six thumbnails. They may be any size and shape but no larger than 8 ½ by 11.

Honestly, I didn’t spend enough time on any of these and I don’t like a single one. I love the quotes though, so I just need to spend a bit more time on concept and execution:

sgruver_g131_wk4as4

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wk4as3final draft

Posted by Sheri in Art Institute Online - Graphic Design, typography on August 6, 2009

I tried to add a bit more texture in the words, but I kind of feel like I lost some of the flow of the overall piece. Not a big fan of the final…

sgruver_g131_wk4as3

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Muse – Time is running out

Posted by Sheri in News and Thoughts on August 6, 2009

I think I’m drowning
asphyxiated
I wanna break this spell
that you’ve created

you’re something beautiful
a contradiction
I wanna play the game
I want the friction

you will be the death of me
you will be the death of me

bury it
I won’t let you bury it
I won’t let you smother it
I won’t let you murder it

our time is running out
our time is running out
you can’t push it underground
you can’t stop it screaming out

I wanted freedom
bound and restricted
I tried to give you up
but I’m addicted

now that you know I’m trapped sense of elation
you’d never dream of
breaking this fixation

you will squeeze the life out of me

bury it
I won’t let you bury it
I won’t let you smother it
I won’t let you murder it

our time is running out
our time is running out
you can’t push it underground
you can’t stop it screaming out
how did it come to this?
ooooohh

you will suck the life out of me

bury it
I won’t let you bury it
I won’t let you smother it
I won’t let you murder it

our time is running out
our time is running out
you can’t push it underground
you can’t stop it screaming out
How did it come to this?
ooooohh

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an honest mistake – the bravery

Posted by Sheri in News and Thoughts on August 6, 2009

People
They don’t mean a thing to you
They move right through you
Just like your breath
But sometimes
I still think of you
And I just wanted to
Just wanted you to know
My old friend…
I swear I never meant for this
I never meant…

Don’t look at me that way
It was an honest mistake
Don’t look at me that way
It was an honest mistake
An honest mistake

Sometimes
I forget I’m still awake
Sometimes I say these things out loud

My old friend
I swear I never meant for this
I never meant

Don’t look at me that way
It was an honest mistake
Don’t look at me that way
It was an honest mistake
An honest

Don’t look at me that way
It was an honest mistake
Don’t look at me that way
It was an honest mistake
An honest mistake

An honest mistake

The Bravery

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Wk4as2 rough draft of typography color blocks

Posted by Sheri in Art Institute Online - Graphic Design, typography on August 4, 2009

Assignment 2: Project 3: Collage – Full-Sized Rough Draft

Scan and post your full-sized rough by Tuesday, August 4, 2009, so that your facilitator and classmates can view your work in progress.

Using the suggestions given in the lecture, create a full-sized rough of your concept. Remember that the overall size must be at least 8½” x 11″ but no larger than 11″ x 14.” You may use a vertical or horizontal format. This is to be a one-color ink job, printed full black. Write your name on your rough version, then scan and post it to this Discussion Area by Tuesday, August 4, 2009.

Here is my rough draft. I decided to go with thumbnail #2. I edited to sentences a bit so that they made a little more sense and ended when they are supposed to. Let me know what you think, thanks!

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