ALUMNI FOCUS: Derek, Alisa, Charlie, Melissa, Talin & Lauren

Derek Ballard

“MAUDE SQUAD, my contribution to @spoke_art’s “Coen, where art thou?” group show. Opening tomorrow at Spoke Art NYC. To use the parlance of our times, this show is gonna be a fricken’ banger!“

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Alisa Bishop Bradley

“I had the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing web comic Warm Blood, different artists do every 4 or so pages, so it’s a neat project! I did the first 4 pages of the newest chapter, 6. It’s a comic about some supernatural weirdness and a high school murder mystery. These were fun to work on, and challenging, comics are tough, haha.”

“I painted some little portraits for some friend gifts! They’re off on new adventures together.”

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Charlie Cressall

“The Valentine towels are printed and hot pressed. $5 each. They would be a great addition to a box of chocolates or a bottle of Vodka.” 

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Melissa Healy Turner

““Put it on my luggage!” – Prince John (animated Robin Hood). Illustrated a bunch of luggage stickers for Crate Paper’s Here + There line.“

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Talin Wadsworth

“Preview of my #risograph print for http://www.booksofsomesubstance.com (Go check out their excellent podcast and maybe sign up if you dig reading good books with cool people like Nathan Sharp and Eric Heiman.)” 💀

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Lauren Waters

“Happened to see this phrase somewhere yesterday and couldn’t get it out of my head. So here it is in red, purple, and green.” ❤️💜

Alumni Focus: Lacee, Nadya & Missy

Lacee Black

From Lacee:

Just got notified “Women in Harmony” was accepted to the SLCC President’s Art Show.”

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Nadya Bratt

Nadya having fun using old tools to create new work!

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Missy Healy Turner

From Missy:

I recently got the opportunity to do branding for the most excellent child photographer, my awesome friend @veronicareeve . This field of flowers pattern will be one of a few different backs on her business cards!

More business card backs:

PRINT MAGAZINE FOCUS

Why you should make time for creative side projects

By Dom Carter 2 hours ago Graphic design  

Top creatives share how they turned side projects into careers.

Making time for a side project is an ambition lots of creatives strive for. After all, design is a broad discipline with plenty of different skill sets working together and overlapping, so it makes sense to want to master everything – and passion projects are a great way to do that.

To read more:
http://www.creativebloq.com/features/why-you-should-make-time-for-creative-side-projects

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New Comics Anthologies!

A Visual Sampling

Highlight Below: Marc Bell

From Print Magazine:

Best New Comics Anthologies: A Visual Sampling
By: Michael Dooley | July 20, 2017

So many outstanding comics anthologies, so little quality eyeball time. But worry not: Print’s come to your rescue. Last year we surveyed “wonder women artists” nominated for San Diego Comic-Con’s Eisner Awards, located here. And on Tuesday we provided you with a visual sampling of this year’s top nominees, and you’ll find that here. And today we’ll wrap up with a design-based survey that highlights some of the more graphically striking and skillfully adventuresome artists within the “Best Anthologies” book category. The winner will be announced at tomorrow’s presentation ceremony.

To read more:
Best New Comics Anthologies

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15 ARTISTS IN WONDERLAND

FROM PRINT MAGAZINE
Curious Pictures & Curiouser Conversations:
15 Artists In Wonderland
By Michael Dooley

Center Stage Gallery is now featuring more than 100 works by around three dozen of the field’s most creative pros: animation concept and character designers, visual developers, illustrators, and comics artists for movies, television, toys, and video games. Naturally, most are local, but the talent is as far-flung as Paris and Taiwan. And their work ranges from paintings and prints to handmade story-themed jewelry and micro-sculptures housed in tiny bottles.

To read the complete story:
http://www.printmag.com/illustration/artists-alice-in-wonderland/

Illustration by Lorelay Bové “Kiss on the Nose”

ARTICLE: Limited Time Type Offer

To purchase this pack or download the free trial please visit – https://www.inkydeals.com/

Typography Creation Kit worth $7,285 – Only $34

There are Vector images, textures, PS Brushes, TYPEFACES, and a few other things. Heads up, it only lasts for 39 more hours at this price.

There’s also a free trial download!

VIDEO: An Animated History of Distinctive Hairstyles Representing Specific Time Periods Within the 20th Century

The history of hairstyles in the 20th century is a lively one, from the Gibson Girl’s chignon to the conk, which was worn by musicians like Sam Cooke in the 1920s, to Lucille Ball’s poodle cut, and of course, feathered hair made famous by Farrah Fawcett. It was a century of fast-paced fashions, made memorable by the identities showcased by hairstyle.

EXAMPLE: 50 Insanely Awesome Pieces of Harley Quinn Fan Art

To view all of the examples, please visit – http://www.dorkly.com/post/70735/harley-quinn-fan-art

EXAMPLE: Horrifying Pop Icon Illustrations By Ben Chen

To view this article in its entirety, please visit – http://9gag.com/gag/aBQXyXD?ref=fb.s

EXAMPLE: Alumnus Alisa Bishop Illustration

To view this piece and more artwork from alumnus Alisa Bishop, please visit – http://alzuna.tumblr.com/

Thought I’d do a monthly landscape sorta thing to go with the avatar thing, since I don’t do enough ~environments~ so here’s a wintery landscape since where I’m from December = snow, snow, and more snow. 😀 Definitely inspired by Eyvind Earle.