050;; I've come a long way...

I realized today was my 50th post (a mini milestone for me) - so I decided to do something for me. Since it's my blog and I don't seem to do enough of that, right? Heh... sorry. Anyway. Moving on.

I recently got my domain back up and running, and as I was going through my old work trying to figure out what work I'd like to show on my upcoming portfolio. Some of my old photomanipulations make me smile & proud, while others make me cringe and want to "accidentally" move them to trash.

I just survived my first week of online classes as a full-time art institute student (keep in mind none of them are creative for last 6 weeks) - so to unload from the week I decided to make a new work.

I can do productive things... see?

You can see the before images here.

And as a special treat... I'll even show some of my old work (like you care).

Yes, I did choose to show you the works that don't make me want to cringe. ♥

035;; Slow, Love, Slow...

I wish I knew why I was such a night owl when it comes to work... It seems I get the most inspired late at night (or I guess it's really early in the morning?) - I've always been more active around this time. I remember when I was young (we're talking like.. 6 or so) I would always start cleaning my room around 11pm.

Who knows.

Anyway.. more before & after. =)

033;; I lied.

I can't say goodbye to smoke yet.

032;; Are we there yet?

I'm not going to lie... when I was little, I usually never asked that question. Unless I didn't like the journey to where we were going. I had a really vivid imagination though, so I could usually make trips pretty bearable.

Yet here I sit, twenty-two years old, and I cannot wait for July. Not because it's summer. Not because it's one month (calender wise) closer to where I can move. Not even because my best friend's birthday is in July. So why am I so excited?

I bought a new planner. It starts in July.

I feel like the 1st of the month is an excellent time to start my little projects that are floating around inside my head (and on my 101 in 1001 list).

I don't like that I feel like I need a date to start something, but it just throws me off if I start randomly. I'm spontaneous, but I'm also pretty OCD.

Anyway..

A lot of people have been asking the general process for some of my photo manipulations.

So today.. I've included a small taste of that. This was a pretty basic one, so it only included 7 main images/textures, plus a lot of created layers in Photoshop for painting and stuff - but here's the meat of it all:

Maybe I'll start doing this "before" and "after" thing more. =)

Oh, and this was a really quick project, so if it's bad - I'm sorry!

029;; Untitled Today

Unless I absolutely can't stand it - this is the last in this series. :)

028;; Some Tragedy

I slept on this piece last night. It's original didn't quite make me as happy - but I think I'm okay with this finished product.

I think for the next few pieces I make I might try to venture away from smoke (even though it's gorgeous) unless I find the perfect stock to work with. Or get a result from the photo shoot with SM soon.

What should I do next? We'll see...


Oh. Last night, boyfriend mentioned how I usually take away the "parts" from girls. It made me giggle. I don't know why I do that. I think I feel like it's too personal then? Maybe too mature? I never want the focus of my work to be that she's naked. I want it to be that she's vulnerable. It's a large part why I always choose female models (save for 3? pieces in my entire portfolio).

They say art is a reflection of the thoughts in your head. I'm not sure what that says about me. Hehe.

026;; Breaking Apart

 

The lovely lady is twiggXstock from dA.

I notice that I go through phases of incredible inspiration, and then I lull about for a bit. I think I'm just excited about trying new things right now. && I'm absolutely in love with monochrome. Eep!

I got my redbubble store active and stuff again. I'll slowly be adding works to that. Some are on sale, some aren't. If there's something specific that's requested (and not a limited edition) - let me know.

024;; Save Me

I waited until it was technically Saturday! Though I haven't slept yet. I find that I work the best late at night. I always have. It's usually when I get strange urges to clean my room, too.

Anyway, another piece. Monochromatic is very different from my usual stuff. I like it. It reminds me of my old self a bit (style wise).

More pieces to come.

023;; Fade Away

Trying some new stuff, working off of new experimentation techniques && inspirations.

Print available.

005;; Fallen Angel

 

Goodnight, sleep tight.
No more tears.
Goodnight morning, I'll be here
And when we say goodnight,
Dry your eyes
Because we said goodnight,
And now goodbye.
We said goodnight
And now goodbye.

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Borja Fresco has inspired me so much. I can't wait to create more work like this.

This is the first photomanipulation I've worked on that has taken more than 30 minutes, and a combined 70 layers. I'm so happy it's done, and for once, I don't hate it. A special thanks for those of you who helped me finalize details in this idea.

This will be part of an upcoming series I'm working on, all available in limited edition prints (signed and numbered). The prints do not include the random border or title. The signature is much smaller in the bottom corner. Available in 11x14 and smaller.