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16
Dec
09

Table Project

Designing something involves a sequence of steps. There are infinate possible ways to build a chair, for example. Figuring out how it will look and how it will be constructed is often times more difficult than actually constructing it. The designer must think about how it’s built, what it’s made of, how it’s used, and so on.

I love how an idea becomes a sketch, a sketch becomes a model, a model becomes a prodotype and then you have a final piece. This is a table design I’ve been thinking of for a couple months. Finally got it drawn up in Rhino 3D.

15
Dec
09

Another Drawing

I’ve been compiling a series of small drawings that will show in my next exhibit. I had forgotten how fun drawing can be. The exhibit will display a blend of all the media I enjoy working with. It will include paintings, drawings, custom sneakers, two sculptures and a few furniture pieces.

10
Dec
09

New Perspective

A vacation can be a great way to open up one’s mind to new creative posabilities. I had the chance to fly to San Francisco for my birthday and I came home with a slighly new perspective on things.

As an artist, I am very critical of my own work. I often forget to value the small yet important things throughout my work process.  I think that in life, we forget to value the things around us and within ourselves because of the context in which we see things. On my trip, I noticed how beautiful simple things can be. When planning and working on projects, I aim for bigger and bolder. I often forget about simplicity and delicateness. I have missed the beauty in pencil lines and simple sketches. When I was in San Francisco, I saw hundreds of awesome yet simple things waiting to be appreciated and experienced.

All together the trip was great. I visited SFMOMA, YBAC, and a few small galleries. I also visited creative brands HUF, The Hundreds, Kidrobot, Fatlace, Super 7, Giant Robot, TRUE, and of course Nike! And, of course, the city itself was beautiful and inspiring.

07
Dec
09

Growing an Idea

In all honesty, I keep my sketchbook a bit messy. I’m always jotting down ideas and thoughts. It’s rare to go a day without writing or drawing in it. I try to put down all of my ideas down so I can have a variety of options. In the process, things get pretty sketchy. My process of making art involves a lot of planning. I like to take my time when sorting out the ideas that I want to take to the next step. When an idea begins to grow, I take more time to focus on details and organizing the steps in the process of producing a finished product.

This is a drawing from a new series of sketches I will be exhibiting in April. I will show some pencil drawings, prototypes and other elements of my creative process.

19
Nov
09

Plans for 2010

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Preview of new painting.

I’m always working on as many things as possible. I like to work in different media, and each has its own process of evolution and growth. I know that if I specialized in only one medium, I would have a much more uniform body of work. For some reason, I have an urge to work in different media and I love to make all types of things. I used to think that I should focus on one style and specialize in that, but I can’t help it. I enjoy exploring any idea that has the posibility for good design and honest substance. I feel that I should follow my instincts and try not to set boundries.

I’m planning a big exhibit for next March that shows all the types of work that I do. I will include paintings, sculpture, furniture design, large prints, and custom sneakers. I have most of the concepts worked out, but there’s a lot of work to be done!

17
Nov
09

Squirtgun and Polkadots

The squirtgun motif in my work comes from the fun days of water fights when I was a kid. I remember the excitement I got from playing with squirtguns. There is so much creativity involved in a child’s imagination. I could be Robocop or Dick Tracy any day of the week! Life was simple. I have always embraced my childhood, including the toughest memories. I never want to let go of the playfulness and imagination.

I like patterns like zebra print, stripes, houndstooth and of course the classic polkadot! I wanted to completely suround the viewer with a pattern to draw the person into the space. The polkadots blend from black to grey, drawing attention to the entire space. The FM logo takes all the attention on the left wall. The wildcat logo is painted on the wall in the dressing room.

Thank you Robot for all you help!

11
Nov
09

Finally Made Mural

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I’ve been working on this for a while now. I continued working out onto the other wall. I’m going to stop by the shop this weekend to try to finish it up. I’ll post more when its finished!

21
Oct
09

FM Artwork

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FM Station just celebrated their first year on University Blvd. I’ve done some logo work for them and they’ve given me the chance to show some of my latest work at the shop. We also started painting a mural in the back room. If you were at the party last Saturday, you saw me getting it started. It’s taken me a little longer than I would like to get the concept together, but the process is speeding up and things are looking good!

Come by to check out their newly released shirts and watch as I lay some paint down on their walls. The mural should be finished up in the next week or so. I’ll post pictures as things progress.

05
Oct
09

“Utilize” Opening

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Saturday’s opening went well. The place was packed from open to close! It was great to be there working next to excellent artists and designers. I can’t wait to work on my next projects and planning my next exhibit!

The show is open until the 31st. Visit the gallery’s website for business hours.

30
Sep
09

Saturday, October 3rd

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Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm  to 9 pm.

210 N. 4th Ave

www.conradwildegallery.com




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