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Geometric and Photographic Abstraction

Here is an example of geometric and photographic abstraction. This image contains numerous layers of photographs, paintings and 3D renderings. A ghost of one photo remains and the sole remnant from a painting gives it its title of "A Slice of Orange". Each image had meaning to me but by the time they are all combined it becomes a little bit like a stew. Each individual flavor is hidden behind the rest and together they create something new.

A Slice of Orange

The Nightmare Circus

This is still very much in progress. I want to make it even more detailed-full with my little critters. But thus far I'm quite pleased. Based on "The Nightmare" by Henry Fuseli. Critiques and comments are much appreciated.

Candidate Visits

We have three candidates coming to campus this week for the 50/50 position in 3D modeling/animation, Video and traditional studio courses. Each candidate will be putting on a presentation in the afternoon. I recommend that you see each of them. I will be interested in your comments.

Advanced Photoshop Magazine

Hi I have been getting this magazine for awhile and i have to share it with others here. Its a great magazine for photoshop users. It includes step-by-step tutorials, interviews from a range of artists from talented starters to professional designers. It also offers deals on art programs and gadgets. The best part is there is a disc that comes with each issue that includes the tutorial photos so you can follow along, image galleries sumbited by artists, and a huge package of about one of three things: fonts, textures, and brushes. Its worth the money and the look I have a few issues already so if anyone wants to look at them in class (not when Sven is teaching of course) just ask me. If you want to borrow them though ill need something so ill know ill get it back. Not that I don't trust you guys its just that these issues are expensive and hard to replace.

Also a website to look at: http://www.carbonmade.com/
It is a website that is based around posting your portfolio on the internet. It has a free acount and is easy to set up. The draw back is that for free acounts you are limited to 35 files. It should be enough for a starter portfolio, but if you want to have more, it costs around $12 a month.

Expressionist Self portrait

Since I missed a critique I figured I would post and hopefully receive any kind of feedback on the expressionist self portrait project for digital print. Made my nose larger than my face and used shades of green in the skin tones. Thanks.

check it out ....

I was in a class the other day and someone recommended a web site woostercollective.com . Its more graffiti art rather than computer art but some of the stuff is really cool. There are a bunch of different styles and links you can check out. Its defiantly a good site if you want some new ideas. 

Alchemy

      I decided to youtube Andrew Jones today. For those of you who've never heard of him, Andrew Jones is a concept artist and a live painter. All of his work is done in front of an audience. I came across this video which shows an introduction to a program called Alchemy. Now for any one who plans on going into the concept art field, runs into artist block, or wants to try new ways of thumbnailing, I suggest you visit the Alchemy main page.  The best part is, it's a free program, sure some people might be upset with the lack of an undo button, or ways to select, but that helps the creative process. 

I suggest you guys give it a little spin, it's still in beta, but it's pretty cool.

Cheapshot

Image for the cheapshot project in Digital Photo; one of the better ones I took.

Earth Works

Just in case you were feeling inspired and wanted to go for an "A", here are some rather good examples of Earth Works. They may be on a slightly grander scale than you may attempt, yet one never knows.

For those with posting problems

Until you email me from the account you want to use, all you can do is comment. Once you email me, I can register you as an author and you can make regular posts, including pictures.

iWeb

Sven mentioned last night about getting your own domain name and putting your artwork up on a website. I brought a domain name from godaddy.com last month for $9.99 and it comes with free hosting. Now here is where a program such as iWeb 09' comes into play:
iWeb 09' comes on every Mac and is part of iLife 09' (it is also in iLife 08'). It is designed for people who want to make a professional looking website thats easy and fast to make and publish on the web in just seconds! I am using it along with my domain name to put up my own works. For those of you who are intested in learning more about the application I have provided a link to it on Apple's website. I would be more than happy to help any of you learn the program and set up your own website. Just email me @ NYRob94@mac.com or reply to this post. (For those of you who have a mobileme account from Apple they provide you with a domain name and host it for you!)
Hopefully this helps some of you,
Rob

Student Art Show

speaking of professional practices, click on the above link.

Don't everyone write at once, it clogs the server

Hmm.....

Of course, I'm a sucker for the Fauves

A little Hue and Saturation never hurt anyone.

Blue and Orange

I like blue and orange. I think I should have varied the two more, it would have given it a little more zing. Of course this is not exactly a real zing picture either.

Freehand Self Portrait

I have been telling many of you to "lighten up" and try painting with some broader or larger strokes. Here is an example of what I am talking about. Matise borrowed some things from Cezanne and broke his face up into planes of color. He almost looks as though he is sculpted from clay. This give the image a 3 dimensional feel. Also note the use of colors like green in the face. No, Matise did not have a green face and I don't think he was green with envy. Even though the color is obviously not the color of his skin, it is hardly noticed at first.

Vincent had the skill and facility to render a very tight image but chose to make broad strokes. They charge the painting with energy, tension and intensity that otherwise would not have been seen or felt.

This may come as a surprise, but Rembrandt did not use cloning brushes at all. Notice how the light in the background is lighter on the right while on the face it is the other way around. Unlike some artists, not to mention any names Mr. Rubens, Rembrandt does not try to impress you with how important he is or how good looking he is. He chooses to show you, very simply, what he looks like on that day. He stares you down with an intense gaze as though he is examining you rather than the other way around.

And now for you 3D Modelers out there.

That is a link to Ben Bernard, an Ex Oneontan and honorable member in good standing of Eta Kau Pi, list to a gazillion 3D websites. You will find Ben actually knows what he is talking about and does not need to buy a vowel. 

Check it out

Just click on the title of this post above for the link.

Professional Practices Round II

We will meet in FA 321 at 5:45 and depart shortly for the camp, anyone who needs a ride should be there by 5:45. PLEASE bring something you can roast on a stick and a beverage. We will start the evening with food and move on from there. The topic for the night:

The Fine Art Gallery Circuit

including, galleries, shows, competitions, studio set up, Co-ops, art dealers, and an all important foray into Targeting.

Hope to see you all there, this should be a good one.

Professional Practices in Full Swing

Professional Practices at College Camp got off to a great start last Friday with over 20 students and one old guy. The sudden snow storm made the normally 5 minute trip into a memorable experience. We all got to make fun of Robert and his fine demonstration of winter driving skills. This one was an overview of different types of graduate school programs and some job possibilities with a head start on goal setting. People even politely sat through Sven's "Rules to get the most out of life" speech.  This Friday we will launch into the heart of the matter with, "The Fine Art Gallery Circuit". Every thing you ever wanted to know about selling your artwork and making a living off of your work. This will include not only everything you need to know about galleries but also Art Dealers, Art Shows, Competitions, setting up a studio, and a first look at Targeting.

Remember, you did not have to be at the first one to make sense of the rest so please come. I am considering a makeup session for those that wanted to come to the first session but could not make it. How about Wednesday or Thursday night in the lab? Let me know if you are interested.