ALUMNI FOCUS: Davin, Derek, Brighton, Alisa, Jacqueline, Ben, Ian, Matt & Erin

Davin Abegg

“So this is happening!“

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Derek & Brighton Ballard

“Took a last minute trip to NY to attend the @spoke_art “Apartment 5A” , a tribute to the show about nothing, Seinfeld. First time I’ve been able to attend a show Brighton and I were in. Such a fun and creative tribute to the best TV show ever made. Honored to be a part of it.” @ Parasol Projects – 213 Bowery

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Alisa Bishop Bradley

“I’m tabling at FanX Salt Lake! Come say hi! I’ve got enamel pins this year! 👀Artist Alley 10-6!”

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Jacqueline Campbell-Michels

“I’ve been land locked in a place without much opportunity to work in my chosen field but art still calls to me. I’ve decided to create things just because I feel the need to create.“

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Ben Heighton

“Poison. First in a new batch of Destroy Dolls designs.”
#destroydolls #destroybrandgraphics #poison #pinup #art

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Ian Maxfield

“I’m taking a break from fan art and this is my first original in a long while. ‘Attractions’.“

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Matt Page

“Freelance poster I did this week for the City Library.

‘But Matt, I thought you didn’t do freelance.’

“That’s true. I agreed to this one in a moment of madness.”

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Erin Salazar

Just this.

Ian at SL Gaming Con

Ian J. Maxfield Design

“Hey guys! I’ll have a table at the Salt Lake Gaming con this weekend. I’ll be in artist alley selling all my prints plus some new ones. If you’re going to attend, come by and say 311 was an inside job, or say hi! I’ll be at booth 47!”

ALUMNI FOCUS: Paul, Lacee, Natalee, Ian, Matt, & Em

Paul Asay

From Paul:

“I was able to help put this Wish Reveal together with some of my co-workers at Walker Edison. This is a night I will never forget. There is a lot of good in the world. If you ever have the chance to help with Make-A-Wish Utah DO IT!!!”

Jazz Dancers help grant wish for young Utahn battling rare liver disease

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Lacee Siler Black

From Lacee:

“Christmas commission finished! A Bryce Canyon landscape. Original photographic reference credit @kaydengroves”

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Natalee Cooper

From Natalee:

“Designed a guide to St. Louis for my works company holiday card this year and the neon ink is “

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Ian Maxfield

https://www.ksl.com/?sid=46223198

From Ian:

“This is what we do for our Christmas cards and theme every year at my work.
I have a small appearance in the photo shoot b-roll.”

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Matt Page

From Matt:

“Work marker board nativity.”

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Em Veylupek

From Em’s sister Tiffany:

“So talented sis.”

ALUMNI FOCUS: Carol, Jynette, Ben, Ian, Norah & Missy

Carol Ross

“The SLCC Magazine that I design won bronze in the national 2016 Paragon Awards this year! Check out all the winners!” ~ Carol Ross

“NCMPR’s prestigious Paragon Awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and communication at community and technical colleges. It’s the only national competition of its kind that honors excellence exclusively among marketing and PR professionals at two-year colleges.” ~ National Council for Marketing & Public Relations

To see Carol’s winning design:
https://www.ncmpr.org/cp/uploads/8Magazine_3bronze-SaltLakeCC.pdf

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Ben Heighton & Ian Maxfield

Both Ben & Ian had booths at the Opposition Gallery Series.

Ben Heighton

To see more of Ben’s work:
http://www.destroybrandgraphics.com/
http://maliceinplunderland.deviantart.com/
http://benheighton.daportfolio.com/
https://www.behance.net/BHeighton

Ian Maxfield

To see more of Ian’s work:
http://ianjmax.tumblr.com/

From Opposition Gallery:

“OGS is a startup collective devoted to the elevation within our creative community. They’re unifying like-minds while simultaneously connecting with the outside. Opposition gallery series is based on the idea that change of any kind can stimulate progression within our craft as well as within our perception and personal advancement.”

“Their mission is to inspire, connect, channel and ultimately continue creating amidst the difficulty of our day-to-day experiences. They encourage our community to find that silver lining within their own challenges. Elevation – definition – through and by Opposition.”

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Jynette Tigner

Jynette designed flyers and brochures for the Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake.

From the Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake:

“The first in a three part series: Meet & Greet to open a dialogue between Muslims and non-muslims. We seek to build bridges in our community.”

To learn more about Utah Muslims:
www.utislamiccenter.org
www.mccutah.org

To see more of Jynette’s work:
http://www.jynettetigner.com/
http://jynettetigner.deviantart.com/
http://jynettetigner-illustration.blogspot.com/

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Missy Healy Turner

Missy’s new business card. She had a booth at SLC’s Salt & Honey Market!

To see more of Missy’s work:
http://missy-turner.squarespace.com

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Norah Strebel

Norah designed this “Be Awesome” t-shirt and logo for Las Vegas Barn Hunt Shirts.

To see more of Norah’s work:
https://www.behance.net/nstrebel810a

ALUMNI FOCUS: Davin, Ian, Alissa, Katrina & Hilary

Davin Abegg

Based out of Utah, Davin Abegg runs Swoody Records, a lo-fi, experimental label that showcases artists from across the nation. Photo: John Barkiple

From SLUG Magazine:

“Swoody Records is a Utah-based label that’s been putting out loads of obscure and strange music since its inception in 2013. Many of its artists are bedroom-based—they rarely (if ever) tour or play live, and the music comes from just about every corner of the country, making it difficult for local buzz to promote the artists. Despite all this, about four years and 30 releases deep, Swoody continues to be a unique and prolific label. Founder and label head Davin Abegg seems to intentionally keep the label’s purposes enigmatic, enjoying the feeling of haziness and discovery that marks a lot of Swoody’s music.”

Kudos Davin!

To read the entire article:
http://www.slugmag.com/music-features/combing-layers-bizarre-swoody-records-davin-abegg/

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Ian J Maxfield

From Ian at FanX Convention in SLC:

“Hey guys, so I’ve got a table in artist alley at FanX and will be there all day tomorrow and Saturday. I’ve got some  new prints and all the ones I did last time.

If you’re going, come over and say ‘Hey! There he is! GET HIM!!’ I’m at Burgundy 39.'”

Kudos Ian!

To see more of Ian’s work:
IanJMax.com

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Also at FanX, Alissa Hicks & Katrina Parkinson

Alissa Hicks at FanX!

Alissa is currently studying Graphic Design at Weber State University.

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Hudson Parkinson, Katrina Parkinson and baby Rivers at FanX!

To see more of Katrina:
http://www.kendalistudios.com/

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Hillary Spillane

Alumnus Hilary Spillane and her business partner, Kel Elwood are Steamboat Springs Premier Wedding Photographers.

From Seedhouse Photography:

“Seedhouse had some major victory’s recently. We placed in a global photo competition – Shoot & Share – with some of our favorite wedding moments. Here are the results of just a few of those images!!!”

Kudos Hilary and Kel!

@seedhousephotography

http://www.seedhousephotography.com/

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Congratulations 2016 SLCC / VAD Graphic Design Graduates!

Friday, May 6, 2016

MAVERICK CENTER
3200 South Decker Lake Drive / West Valley City, UT

After all the blood, sweat and tears, these Graphic Design graduates are now on their way to either a four-year institution or a career in graphic design, or related field.

Congratulations to all of you!

2016 Visual Art & Design Graduates
AAS Degree / Graphic Design

Anastasiya Bobrova*
James Todd Erickson
Melissa Nicole Gallegos
Whitney Perea Giron
Benjamin P. Heighton*
Kimberly A. Jeppson**
Laura Lee Landrum**
Ian J. Maxfield
Jordan Richards Meek
Gennifer Erin Mumford (Erin Salazar)
Ingrid Marlene Shoemaker*
Sandy Sumerix Tippetts**
Tiana Tippetts
Dianna Nicole Totland
Carla Mariam Vidal

*Silver Cord (Honors) / **Gold Cord (High Honors)

Top left: Kim Jeppson and family
Top middle: Erin Salazar
Right: Whitney Giron
Bottom middle: Ian Maxfield and family
Bottom left: Laurie Landrum and family