Well, I’m extremely happy to say that I’ve accepted a position in Denver & we’ll be relocating there at the end of the month!! I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity & look forward to oodles of new experiences & adventures in an entirely new ecosystem. :)
Oh yes, it’s true. These past couple of years have been the biggest creative growth spurt for me, hence why I’m seeking full time work to keep the juices flowing. Ideally I want to work in an inspiring environment, expanding my portfolio to a more mature audience, doing print design, packaging, branding, illustration… or anything creative, really.
My husband & I are also looking to relocate to a place to settle down, so we’re searching the west coast through the midwest, Colorado & SoCal being at the top of our list.
Thanks in advance for any leads or thoughts of encouragement!
Dearest Ravioli,
I just want you to know you were the best dog in the whole world & I am going to miss every little beautiful thing about you. You gave me so much happiness while you were here. I hope you felt the same from me.
With infinite love,
Mommy
Wondering about how the show went?
[Click here for pictures of setting up & opening night.]
I’m sitting here with a spoonful of delicious peanut butter, reflecting on last weekend’s big success, pondering all the things I learned from the experience. It’s taken nearly a week for it all to sink in.
It was both fun & nerve-wracking. There was tons of energy in the room. Practically everyone I know in Chicago showed up, including a few surprise faces. The artists were all in good spirits, the work was incredibly diverse & amazing. There were a few awkward moments, but all in all, the night inspired me.
Paul’s photo montages were thoughtful & engaging. Reilly’s inks were adorably clever. Rudy’s detailed drawings were out-of-this-world awesome. Angela’s photos presented beautiful color & depth. Chase’s interactive piece was ridiculously smart, as always. Javier, whom I didn’t get to meet, contributed work with a strong & impactful message. And Ray’s digital illustrations were a color-factory of awesomeness.
Seeing my own work on the wall was more difficult than I anticipated. Because I’m mostly familiar with online interaction & critiquing, this face-to-face business was terrifying. I avoided that part of the room for most of the night but couldn’t dodge most of the commentary, which was generally pretty positive. Now, a week later, I realize how silly it was to be so unsure of myself. I learned a lot of things. I was able to see how my work needs development. I honestly can’t wait to see how I will mature as a painter.
It’s always been a dream of mine to show work in a gallery. Thank you to everyone who made it possible!
Well, here we go. LIV version 5 is finally up, fresh for 2008! Easy to navigate, update, blog, and all that good webbish stuff. A PLAY section has been added, too, for some of the little things I do in my spare time, namely Type Friday exercises.
There are new wallpapers in the download section, not to mention our good old friend, the Gradient Mesh tutorial that I wrote up a few years ago for your learning pleasure. New resume, new work, new bio… OK, OK - new everything!
Also, don’t forget the show is on Saturday (1/12/07) featuring my very first paintings, along with a handful of other amazing artists. (I’m so excited!) If you’re in Chicago this weekend, check it out.
Special thanks to my stupendous husband for taking the time to critique & build my site. He’s the best & he inspires me more than anyone ever has.
OK, folks. Have fun!
Yes, I’ve been delving into the fine art world lately. Lots of new creative acrylic stuff on the horizon. 4 pieces to be exact. All to be displayed here. This is a first for me so wish me luck!
Special thanks to Chase McClure for organizing the event. He done good.
Every week(-ish) is something new. Here’s my latest entry for Type Friday entitled “YAY for the Month of Christmas”. Thanks again to Eric Shoemaker for this weekly opportunity.
