I’ve slowly been working on a few freelance projects. It will be a while until I can share anything final, but here’s a sneak peek at a mini media kit I’m working on. Client direction? “Purple, Turquoise, Black”.
Mini Media Kit Sneak Peek
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The City I Live In
This was recorded by one of the colleges in the city, but it gives a very pretty aerial view of most of Richmond. You really see a place in a different light from the sky…
Barre Classes
via theweightofperfection.tumblr.com / pinterest.com/pin/130956301634111305/
So a couple weeks ago, a few friends talked me into grabbing a LivingSocial deal for a series of Barre classes. Figuring it’d be a good way to tone up a bit and seeing that it was more conditioning than cardio (believe me, cardio and I don’t get along), I went for it. So our first class was Thursday and… that’s some workout! It’s a lot less ballet and a lot more pilates, in my opinion.
Seeing everyone’s faces in the mirror during class, one would have to wonder why anyone would put themselves through it. The answer is… because you feel awesome afterwards. It’s tough, but in a challenging and fun way. Plus, I was with good company which made it even better. Can’t wait for next time!
Time Lapse drawing/painting (“Idolatry” Aug 2011)
More old work! At the very end of summer I drew a series of stream-of-consciousness style pieces. They’re a bit odd and much more stylized than my usual, but they were very cathartic and fun to do. I even got to try out a new style of coloring by mixing prismacolors and watercolor! You can see a couple of the pieces in my portfolio, but this is the only one I recorded (it’s also the first in the series I created!)
PS- the video was created and posted to youtube in august when I was first toying with the idea of an art blog and different forms of youtube marketing. It didn’t go very far, but you see the remnants from that attempt in this video.
RVA Music Fest 2011
Just thought I’d share a sampling of pictures I took at RVA Music Fest back in the Fall. I have a fairly decent camera, but due to overuse of the zoom feature and jumping crowds, well, I’ll admit these aren’t the greatest gig photos I’ve ever taken. I hope you enjoy anyway! 
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Cross the Ocean, Forget the Shore
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Courtesy of http://www.littlebgcg.com/2011/11/some-inspiration.html
Finds of the Week
Tips for the Awkward, Hermit Artist – This article by Promise Tangeman (who’s blog and designs I recently discovered and am loving) offers tips on stepping out of your comfort zone and networking. It’s also nice to be reminded there are other artists out there who feel a bit awkward in situations on their own.
Recycled Paper Basket – Remember weaving placemats out of construction paper in elementary school? Well, Design Sponge shows you how to take your scrap paper and turn it into a crafty basket fit for an adult (or kid-at-heart, take your pick).
Photoshop Sneak Peek – It’s time for a video sneak peek at what’s coming up in the next version of Photoshop. Fellow Design nerds, start your ooh-ing and ah-ing… right about… NOW.
Sh*t Webdesigners Say – The meme keeps going strong. “Is your browser zoomed in?”
See you next week, lovelies! 
Last Week’s Snaps
I think I mentioned that this past week had been fairly slow aside from hanging out at happy hour mid-week. By Friday, the office was surprisingly quiet… and the workload started to pick up. Counter-intuitive, no?
After the ups and downs of cold and rain and temporary warmth, Friday ended the work week with bright blue skies and a gorgeous night. (As an aside, Instagram has to be one of my favorite parts of owning an iPhone.)
That’s about all for now. I have a couple exciting personal stories to talk about soon and hopefully I’ll have some interesting PROFESSIONAL posts for this blog, as well. I just have to make a plan, I think! See you guys soon!
Slow Week and Hyper Puppies
Been a slow week, not too much going on. Even the pace at work is much more relaxed. (Though I did attend an amazingly fun happy hour gathering mid-week!) So for now, I’ll leave you with a picture of my dad’s new puppy, Shep. Adorable, right?
The Time is Now
Don’t ever use the excuse that you can’t pursue something because “It’s too late” or you don’t “have the training”. Get up and go try what you want to try! There’s always time for a fresh start, always time to explore dreams you haven’t followed yet. Will you fail? Maybe. But there’s a better chance you’ll succeed more than you expect. Just do it.
Just a thought…