Measure Once, Cut Twice.

I don't know how I got myself into a book making class, given the fact I can't measure or cut a straight line, but I am enjoying this class nonetheless :D It has given me a new love and appreciation for the art of book making.

Here are some of my homework assignments: 

Sketchbook with Japanese Stab Binding.  

The inside has newsprint and the cover butterfly was done in acrylic, black ink and wet with water to create the dripping line.

Flag book. 

You may be wondering where the flags are, well they are on the inside lol. Unfortunately it didn't photograph well.  However, I was very happy with the cover. I hand drew (Andy Warhol's) Marilyn in the center.

Star Book. 

It started off as a 7 point star and because of my lack of measuring it turned into 11 point one! 

This is a view from the top.

Front View. Apologies for the dark photo :/

Here is the book closed and showing what the cover looks like.

Oh and did I mention that we make boxes in this class too?! 

First slipcase box, so proud I thought it could be something you find in Michael's.

Coptic Binding

Tunnel Star Book in a flip top box.

 Favorite one made to date! My original sketches cut into layers, and pasted to create a 3D effect.

Clam Shell Box. 

Altered Book.

Originally an Edgar Allan Poe selected Poetry Book. Painted the cover and created cut outs on the inside and outside of the book.

Cover 

Back

My own paste paper cover!

Home Depot Cupcakes. Whhaaa?

Unfortunately this year I was strapped for time to go Xmas shopping or make individual Xmas cards :(

So I decided to make everyone cupcakes! Not just any cupcakes, but mini jar cupcakes. I came across the idea on pinterest and decided to make my own.  Inside each jar are a pair of socks, individually picked of course.  The jars are tiny so it was hard to put anything else in there!

It was quite the experience. I raided my dad's truck for anything that could be used as a frosting and came across some blue window caulking.  That was my prototype batch...

Wasn't too happy with the outcome so I dragged my Pops and my cousin to Home Depot in search for the right caulking lol.

There were several batches made, and lots of experimentation, but at the end I think they came out pretty cute :)

Enjoy!

Animal Wildlife

Here is some of the work I did for my animal wildlife drawing class.  It's been a very overwhelming semester! I'm glad it's almost over :)

Blind Faith

Young Goodman Brown Project

I played around with many different concepts when it came to this project. The idea behind this image is that faith is a blindfold protecting Young Goodman Brown. Sort of like a shield that makes him unaware of the evil that can exist in people. Once the blindfold is removed, Brown will now see the truth, and truth is not always pretty.  I guess that's why they say "ignorance is bliss".

Unfortunately, my print came out ALOT darker then what I saw on the screen :(

Below were some of my better thumbnails that I brainstormed for this project.

Shine bright like a diamond

The mood I was going for is Romantic. I found this in class exercise to be easier then the sphere. Color is something that I struggle with, but I am pretty content with the way this turned out :)

Oops I forgot!

This is my final project Silhouette + Icons.  I just noticed the last 2 projects have been pink. I have a feeling the next one will have some pink in it as well...

Catch.com

For my connecting project I wanted to touch on the subject of technology and how it has become a tool to meet and interact with people. In my piece, you can see that even Cupid has resorted to online dating to find his perfect match.

Oh how I wish I would have had more time for this project! Countless hours were spent on  creating the profile pictures of his potential matches then cupid himself :/  I know it's not the deepest message but I wanted to create something simple that would hopefully bring a smile to the viewer's face.