I actually really enjoyed perspective drawing. I love the clean lines. But really, who can deny pastels? They will always have a special place in my creative toolbox. Love them.
Signing off in hope of more regular blogging. Later, gators.
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Thursday, June 30
Wow. Ummm, it's been WAY too long since my last post. I apologize profusely for that. The end of my sophomore year of college kind of kept me busy. As did summer school. But it's almost over! Tomorrow is my last day, and I would like to commemorate its end with some photos of the work I did:
I actually really enjoyed perspective drawing. I love the clean lines. But really, who can deny pastels? They will always have a special place in my creative toolbox. Love them.
Signing off in hope of more regular blogging. Later, gators.
I actually really enjoyed perspective drawing. I love the clean lines. But really, who can deny pastels? They will always have a special place in my creative toolbox. Love them.
Signing off in hope of more regular blogging. Later, gators.
Monday, March 21
still getting to know my computer
I’m trying a post using Windows Live Writer. Just getting seeing what it’s like. Maybe it’ll get me to blog a little more.
But really, who am I kidding?
Spring Break was good and relaxing. Just what this busy college girl needed. I finished reading Water for Elephants and am halfway (trudging, although moving more quickly now) through 1984. Can you believe I escaped high school without reading it? I know. Public education system fail.
And here’s a finished project!
Yeah. Kind of impossible to see what’s there. I have to photograph it for my portfolio, so when that happens, you guys will be the second to know. The first will be the unfortunate person helping me photograph it.
Tuesday, January 11
A few things that I've been up to in this new year. Sorry the image quality sucks!
Some shoes for me.
I decided I needed some blue-green pumps. I think they're pretty awesome.
Jennifer and I went to Blanton to draw. It was my first time there. Ever. I know, it's been open for years and this sorry excuse for an artist and art lover that I am didn't get my butt up there until last week. What can I say? I am who I am.
She was my favorite.
Again, sorry excuse for an artist here only did 2 pages. How pathetic. But it's definitely a good start to the year.
And some shoes for my very patient and accommodating friend Laura, who's been waiting for these for at least a year. I am such a fail, but I think they are turning out nice. Can you guess the themes?
It's dinosaurs and Where's Waldo.
Anyway, thanks for reading. Hope everyone's year has started out nicely. I feel so much better with my new major and I can't wait to get started! Leave me some comments if you feel so inclined.
Monday, July 26
diy shirts
So I haven't posted in a while. Being out of sorts sucks chiz. It was a weird weekend... again. Familial issues.
Anyway. Yesterday was Gabby's birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You're 19 now!!! Which means you're almost 23, which means you're almost dead! Ha ha ha ha. *cough*
Last night, Jennifer and I went down to the lake to go running. We usually go in the morning, but Jen had the brilliant idea of going later so we could go to Barton Springs after for FREE!! Who doesn't like free stuff?! Nobody. And on top of that, it was a full moon. Now, you ask, what does that mean, Melissa? Well I'll tell you! It means people pretend to be wolves and howl at the moon! In the pool! WOW! EXCITING! But it really was a ton of fun. Except when you stop swimming because you then start to freeze because that water is so cold.
And now for something completely different: First. Tutorial. Ever!
I LOVE making graphic designs on t-shirts. If I see a simple t-shirt in a store with a design on it, I try to think of ways to recreate that on my own.
I get my t-shirts from craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Michael's and from Goodwill. Goodwill is a more environmentally friendly choice, so I try to do as often as possible.
Here's the finished shirt:
I designed this one. Nothing in a store inspired me to make it.
Materials:
I'm showing the process on the back after making sure that it worked a looked good. I also reused the tape just to be a little more eco-friendly.
So first, you need to cut your tape pieces and position them on the shirt anyway you like. All the tape can be one length or different lengths, evenly spaced or randomly spaced. It is completely up to you. I really liked mine being all over the place. Very dynamic.
Tip: Smooth out the tee and simply place the tape down. Don't pull the tee because the tape will wrinkle.
Start scribblin'! Oh but first put that piece of cardboard in the shirt. You don't want the marker to bleed through to the other side and it makes it easier to scribble on. Scribble. I like that word.
Tips: Start right on the edge of the tape and fill in that line and work your way out. It will make a really sharp, defined line. And stretching the fabric really helps the lines dark.
And you don't have to stick to black! Pick any color(s) you like! Imagine how rad it would like with 3 or 4 colors! Black was just I had on hand.
Keep going until you reach the last piece of tape you have put down, but don't go around it yet. When you move the tape, you won't have to worry about place tape over a part that's been colored in already, if that makes sense...
Next, start going over the permanent marker scribbles (hehe) with the 3D paint. This just makes a darker mark that the marker and give the design texture.
Peel up the tape carefully (there is still wet fabric paint on it!) and move on to the next section!
And finito! A completed shirt! Well, I then proceeded to cut of the collar because I had gotten paint on it, but minor details matter not!
Here's a more fashionable, trendy shirt that I made:
Looks like something you would buy in a store, yes? I made this. It was very simple and free flowing and fun! All I did was find a picture of a peacock feather and copied it as best I could, first with chalk, then with permanent marker. Very. Simple.
Enjoy your newly altered shirts! Have fun with them!
Anyway. Yesterday was Gabby's birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You're 19 now!!! Which means you're almost 23, which means you're almost dead! Ha ha ha ha. *cough*
Last night, Jennifer and I went down to the lake to go running. We usually go in the morning, but Jen had the brilliant idea of going later so we could go to Barton Springs after for FREE!! Who doesn't like free stuff?! Nobody. And on top of that, it was a full moon. Now, you ask, what does that mean, Melissa? Well I'll tell you! It means people pretend to be wolves and howl at the moon! In the pool! WOW! EXCITING! But it really was a ton of fun. Except when you stop swimming because you then start to freeze because that water is so cold.
And now for something completely different: First. Tutorial. Ever!
I LOVE making graphic designs on t-shirts. If I see a simple t-shirt in a store with a design on it, I try to think of ways to recreate that on my own.
I get my t-shirts from craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Michael's and from Goodwill. Goodwill is a more environmentally friendly choice, so I try to do as often as possible.
Here's the finished shirt:
I designed this one. Nothing in a store inspired me to make it.
Materials:
- t-shirt
- scissors
- tape of desire width (I'm using electrical tape, but masking tape would work well, too)
- 3D fabric paint
- a permanent marker
- a piece of cardboard or stiff paperboard
I'm showing the process on the back after making sure that it worked a looked good. I also reused the tape just to be a little more eco-friendly.
So first, you need to cut your tape pieces and position them on the shirt anyway you like. All the tape can be one length or different lengths, evenly spaced or randomly spaced. It is completely up to you. I really liked mine being all over the place. Very dynamic.
Tip: Smooth out the tee and simply place the tape down. Don't pull the tee because the tape will wrinkle.
Start scribblin'! Oh but first put that piece of cardboard in the shirt. You don't want the marker to bleed through to the other side and it makes it easier to scribble on. Scribble. I like that word.
Tips: Start right on the edge of the tape and fill in that line and work your way out. It will make a really sharp, defined line. And stretching the fabric really helps the lines dark.
And you don't have to stick to black! Pick any color(s) you like! Imagine how rad it would like with 3 or 4 colors! Black was just I had on hand.
Keep going until you reach the last piece of tape you have put down, but don't go around it yet. When you move the tape, you won't have to worry about place tape over a part that's been colored in already, if that makes sense...
Next, start going over the permanent marker scribbles (hehe) with the 3D paint. This just makes a darker mark that the marker and give the design texture.
Peel up the tape carefully (there is still wet fabric paint on it!) and move on to the next section!
And finito! A completed shirt! Well, I then proceeded to cut of the collar because I had gotten paint on it, but minor details matter not!
Here's a more fashionable, trendy shirt that I made:
Looks like something you would buy in a store, yes? I made this. It was very simple and free flowing and fun! All I did was find a picture of a peacock feather and copied it as best I could, first with chalk, then with permanent marker. Very. Simple.
Enjoy your newly altered shirts! Have fun with them!
Thursday, July 1
taking a day
(because, obviously, being on summer vacation isn't enough)
For a nineteen year old, I have some serious body pain issues.
When I was about 16, I started having back problems. Like bad, debilitating back problems. I could hardly run and even walking was a burden. I went to physical therapy and used a lot of ibprofen and IcyHot and it helped. For a few years. Last year the pain came back. So I went to the doctor. X-ray time. I laugh. My back looked like an S. I wish I had that X-ray to show you. Anyway, he prescribed a muscle relaxer because he thought a spasm was causing the tissue to pull my spine to one side. Again, that worked for a while. Since then, it's come back with a vengeance, never letting me be fully comfortable.
When I was 17, I jammed my right wrist while trying to snowboard. More X-rays. Nothing broken. Unfortunately my wrist never felt quite right after that.
Today, at 10:30, I went to a myopractic therapist, which is like a chiropractor, but for your muscles and ligaments, but they aren't rough like chiropractors who yank and twist. He told me right when I walked in that he saw I had a problem with my hips and I was way too young to be having these problems. He said the likely cause of my pain was a rotated pelvis. Your body is supposed to be straight up and down for the most part. My hips were rotated to the right, throwing lots of stuff out of whack, like making my right leg shorter than my left, moving my spine. So he got to work, rotating my legs and arms and pushing and tugging a little. He rotated my hips and pulled them, and I could instantly tell that they were better.
He got to my hands and wrists, starting with the left one. He asked me which one I jammed and I told him the right. He laughed because the left one was really messed up too. When he got to the right one, it popped really loudly and hurt just a little bit, but oh baby, does it feel a hundred times better than it did before.
Among other things that were jacked up: right knee, collar bones, jawbone, right elbow, an intestine valve, my neck, and of all things, my uterus was moved over to my left side. Yeah. At least I have great abs!
So I had a lot of stuff to do today, but I'm going to take it easy and chill so I don't screw up what was just fixed.
And I'll leave you with a pretty picture. Look what I finished yesterday!!
Now I just need to actually hang it!
For a nineteen year old, I have some serious body pain issues.
When I was 17, I jammed my right wrist while trying to snowboard. More X-rays. Nothing broken. Unfortunately my wrist never felt quite right after that.
Today, at 10:30, I went to a myopractic therapist, which is like a chiropractor, but for your muscles and ligaments, but they aren't rough like chiropractors who yank and twist. He told me right when I walked in that he saw I had a problem with my hips and I was way too young to be having these problems. He said the likely cause of my pain was a rotated pelvis. Your body is supposed to be straight up and down for the most part. My hips were rotated to the right, throwing lots of stuff out of whack, like making my right leg shorter than my left, moving my spine. So he got to work, rotating my legs and arms and pushing and tugging a little. He rotated my hips and pulled them, and I could instantly tell that they were better.
He got to my hands and wrists, starting with the left one. He asked me which one I jammed and I told him the right. He laughed because the left one was really messed up too. When he got to the right one, it popped really loudly and hurt just a little bit, but oh baby, does it feel a hundred times better than it did before.
Among other things that were jacked up: right knee, collar bones, jawbone, right elbow, an intestine valve, my neck, and of all things, my uterus was moved over to my left side. Yeah. At least I have great abs!
So I had a lot of stuff to do today, but I'm going to take it easy and chill so I don't screw up what was just fixed.
And I'll leave you with a pretty picture. Look what I finished yesterday!!
Now I just need to actually hang it!
Thursday, May 13
i'm done!
It's finally summer! I can't tell you how good it feels to be done with my first year of college. And I've got so many things to do. Two things on my list:
1) Find a job.
2) Get rid of 50% of my stuff.
Number 2 is the big thing for me this summer. The car was way too packed when we moved my stuff back home, and then I've got stuff at home. It's just a bad situation. So, I'm going to be really tough and get rid of a lot of stuff. My goal is half of what I own is either being donated, sold, or trashed. Half! Yeah, I've got too much stuff.
Anyway, just taking it easy today since I was pretty much exhausted from being up late the two nights ago and moving my stuff out of my dorm. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday!
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