Art is life . . .: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (assignments that didn't make the cut)

Good evening, everyone! The moment has come that you all have been waiting for. Tonight is the night that I blog my Vis Com II midterm portfolio. After much stress, many trips from my iMac to Rusty's office, and hours of procrastinated work, I am proud to say that I have assembled a portfolio that I am glad to call my own. But before I can present the main portfolio, I must take a moment to post the entries that were worked on, but did not make the final cut.

No doubt, I should have devoted more time to them when I supposed to, hence why they are the forsaken. I know the stereotypical response to surviving an impossible situation is, "Phew! I'll never do THAT again!" Inevitably, this promise is made and then broken almost immediately afterward. But may I say that I mean it when I say, "I won't do THAT again." I neglected work more than I should have for a number of reasons. Some was fatigue and college laziness. But primarily, it was the issue of transporting new version Indesign files onto older software, making work time in class slim. Also, when you have no absolute deadlines, it is easy to say, "Ahh, I can work on that later." And then, later is staring you square in the face, demanding your attention at the last minute. After the hectic whirlwind of this week before midterm break, I can honestly say I am ashamed of my routine for handling things and I sincerely tell you that I learned my lesson. This midterm has taught me so much, primarily that if I am determined, I can literally do anything, even if it seems impossible. Not only that, but I don't have to sacrifice quality on a tight deadline either. I feel I have matured a significant amount, just from this one assignment. But now, I have shared enough of my innermost intimate thoughts. Now it times to present the portfolio, inclusive and exclusive. I hope you enjoy what you see. Let us begin with . . .

The Rejects

These are the pieces I love but did not love enough to push to the final stages for the midterm portfolio. Some are completed, others mere shadows of what they could be. Sad, really, and beautiful. :)

1. MAE posters and web banner
-budgeted: 4 hours
-hours worked: 4 hours (whoa . . .)

MAE web banner

MAE Poster #1

MAE Poster #2

MAE Poster #3

2. Highway 63 Newsletter
-budgeted: 6 hours
-hours worked: 4 hours

Highway 63 newsletter front

Highway 63 newsletter back

3. Detour Magazine Spread
-budgeted: 10 hours
-hours worked: 4 hours (ouch)

Detour magazine spread

4. Native American Heritage Poster series and animated gif
-budgeted: 6 hours
-hours worked: 3

NAHM Poster #1

NAHM Poster #2

NAHM Poster #3

5. "Only You" poster series and animated gif
-budgeted: 9 hours
-hours worked: 5 hours

The rest of the midterm is but a scroll away! Sincerest love and thanks, all!

Cheers!