Process of My Journey!

There is so much I would like to say about the process of my book. This I feel is absolutely one of the most important things that I have done in my life. To create something that expresses my world. To show the things that inspire me to the public. Reaching within myself and being able to open myself up willfully is a huge step for me. Sometimes I am afraid of what is inside me. I have become familiar with all of it over the years and have learned to control it. The world I am afraid will not be ready for my vision. I feel that they would shun me. There are thankfully people who do understand where I am coming from. It is these kind of people who helped get me through Ringling School experience. With out similar mind working as one it is hard accomplish the tasks that are assigned to me.

The inspiration behind this book came from everything that I have experienced throughout my time here and the other college I have been through in Denver Colorado. I started out with a lot of loud images which I would keep making louder as you progress through the book. I feel though that it was appropriate for expressing myself. However I needed control. Douglas Higgins lit the way for me. I needed to OPEN IT UPAND BREATH. Why Not ? and Associates had a similar vision that Higgins had for my book. I wanted to do my best making this vision a reality. The result still has screaming images, but it has essence of open mindedness. I feel this is a good representation of how I absorb things. Once something gets into my tractor beam I will most likely be devoured. My head is full of craze. I just keep trying to hone down on this energy. I have to smooth it out. This graphic design class has helped calm my mind and possibly has given me a new outlook on life.

Childhood is so important to keep in contact with. It is the only part of my life that truly freed my soul. The joy of playing and using the imagination is gift that should never be tossed. I feel since getting older a lot of my childhood is missing. I have to find it again. I This is where my soul for the rest of my life should be.

Layout demo 1

Clouds and Cracks Imagination

Constructivist and Comic Constructivist

Russian Constructivist poster are very inspirational for my thought process. The strong images mixed with heavy typography and are what I thought about when I coming into graphic design education. I wanted to understand how to get the inspiration of getting this style. In comic books I found an escape from this world, and wanted to create these works so that I might be able to create more of these places to escape to, for myself and for the public if they have an interest. This is where children every where can find a hero or an adventure. If I can create that in a single graphic piece. It may take many pieces but I am willing to apply my passions this. David Heatley has this art down, and he has had many successful pieces. They have been on the cover of The New Yorker, and his work is recognizable all over America.

The RIGHT of our BRAIN

I find myself being right brained. I know my comprehension of art is better than my understanding the pencil pushing world. Art is how I tell the world who I am what the hell I want from it. In my opinion, the ones who lock themselves in an office and say that art is waste of time are dry grumpy and age incredibly fast. Freeing the mind is the best way to live.

Pretzel Alphabet

Inanimate Comic