SO, what has been done the last few weeks? The two food magazine spreads . . . Mmm hmm, mmm hmm. Uh, the huge chili project, the book project, Black History month . . . yeah, that's it, I think, with more on the way in the near future. I have a sprinkling of work in progress for you! I also have some personal projects and some printmaking work, seeing as it is my artistic outlet that still allows me to be just that: an artist, and not a designer. Granted, I still need the basic skills and training of a designer to make a successful print. But I feel so liberated when I print. Especially now that we are in lithography! LOVE it so much more than any other printing process thus far. So, without further ado, I will walk you through my progress one by one. Thank you for tuning in to Lauren's blog! We hope to see you again soon!
Here we have the How Safe? food magazine spread. My parents were kind enough to provide me with the carrots, including dehydrating and microwaving the sickly one for me. lol :D
Sneak preview of Secret to Feeling Full spread. Thank you to my model, best friend, and roommate, Kat.
OKAY. First of all, everyone, may I introduce Sandra. She is the cartoon spokeswoman for Wick Fowler's 2 Alarm Chili now. :) She's a devilish lady who simmers far more than the spicy product. This is quite the project. Three promotional posters, two newspaper ads, an animated gif (yet to make an appearance), and a can label. The color scheme comes from the three colors of chili peppers (yellow, green, and red) and the ads really will be ads. I wasn't really sure what to put on a newspaper ad for chili . . . thanks to Rusty, I know now.
Black History Month poster. I know there are mixed feeling concerning this celebratory month, so I wanted to focus on African pride and heritage, which is why my model is the famous and incredible singer Angelique Kidjo. It is difficult to find anyone who celebrates her cultural roots as much as she. :D
Now, here we have my latest printing endeavors. The first is my first lithograph print, which I am SO proud of! Our prompt was "Distorted." My first thought was a woman before a mirror with a negative interpretation of her body, but when I saw that someone else had done the same concept (brilliantly, might I add) I changed my idea completely! As you may or may not know, I am currently re-obsessed with Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera and more recently, its sequel Love Never Dies. In the second show, the Phantom travels to Coney Island, buys, and runs it. It's known for it's freak shows, of course, and I realized there really is not much more distorted. Freak Shows. Not only the humans on display could fit into that description, but the idea of placing humans on display for entertainment and humiliation is sick and macabre. The character in my poster is Master Squelch from the show, one of the Phantom's loyal freaks and minions. The typography added to the literalness of the piece in relation to the prompt. This print is currently hanging outside my dorm. :D
The second print is yet to be printed, but will be tomorrow evening. This is a much more personal piece. Though it may not seem to make much sense, the concept has to do with one of my secrets. :3 I'm not sure if I want to confess it here on the blog, though. I mean, a few people in Print class, sure, but everyone? We'll see. :D
Finally! Anyone want a green hat? XD I knit it just because I needed to knit something but I'm not too attached. Also, I am finally knitting myself a pair of socks. My feet are tingling at the anticipation of being cuddled in soft, warm sock yarn!
A fond goodnight, all!
Cheers!
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