Sometimes we receive moments of clarity. When you know your in the right place at the right time. Gifts of the present. I have to remember that steps are ordered not made.

Seriously cool happenings in Vermont. way cool! http://bit.ly/1jcs76

I am enjoying my digital canon rebel.

Working with Team Awesome (New Media Team) to give a new look and feel to Vermont institution. The following are some of my ideas for re-branding.

Erica Felicella Photography asked me to collaborate with her on this project for Luna Matto. Naturally, I was super stoked because she is such a talent and force within the Dallas arts community. Collaboration has been in the works for a few years, I hope this is a new trend we might explore further.

Erica shot the duo. And I added my illustrative touch to it.

Here are two versions, one that is a digital Illustration and a hand drawn Illustration. Based on the wishes/instruction Luna Matto provided this is the first draft.

I used:
- a Pilot razor pen.
- a scanner.
- a few PS brushes.
- old sketchbook i had from 2002
- music by Luna Matto.

This isn't the final by any means but I'm excited about the progress.

It’s been a while.

What’s new? Lots has changed, and thankfully for the better. The moving dust has settled and I can finally wrap my head around the BIG move to Southern, VT.

I left a very stable job and moved to the great North East with my partner. I can already see how the green environment is going to impact the way I approach design and life. There are so many opportunities to engage design in a holistic way, and as I make my way through the Northerners strange customs, I hope to share my new work.

I have made a few contacts in a short month with a variety of design agencies. There is plenty of work here for a graphic designer. I have also met some ridiculously talented and humble artists’ like Fiber Artist Jackie Abrams. Her work is impressive and sustainable ranging from baskets made from consumer bags to teaching in small remote villages worldwide. I hope to glean some knowledge from her. In addition to meeting new folks, I am collaborating with the Brattleboro Women’s Film Festival and Art show! More details to come on that.

Besides networking, being a city kid---I am kind of embarrassed saying that I had never picked fruit or really seen vegetables in their whole environment which is among the fun activities here in VT! Things like apple picking and blueberry picking. I will have to post a recipe or something. I think cooking aids my design creativity, and it might be a new hobby.

Goals for this year include: Acquire the gusto to branch out in all facets, like a holistic lifestyle, more community work and a focus on my personal art goal. More to come on all of that...

P.s I miss you Dallas: your spicy food and renegade art folk.

Lat week we witnessed this type of cloud formation in North Texas. I hadn't seen this type of cloud, since i made a cloud book for my friend Megan in 1994. Might be a surprise that i was a science nerd in middle school (ha!) but we did a segment on clouds that i remember till this day. So here is a little background on this type called mammata.
-----------
No Photoshoppery here - Mammatus clouds are formed when the air is saturated with rain droplets and/or ice crystals, and begins to sink. They don’t precede a tornado or presage a storm; the worst of the storm is usually over when Mammatus are seen. The name “mammatus” is derived from the Latin mamma (breast), for the way they hang down, seeming to offer … something.

More pics here

Next Saturday!

June 13, 2009
12:00-6:00 PM
Oak Cliff
Dallas, Texas

This is a super fun event. I remember last year "the brian" house was pretty unforgettable and the most memorable. You can see last year's Speed Bump here.

Please come to the Oak Cliff Visual Speed Bump Art Tour 2009
This event is free and open to the public. This is your opportunity to leisurely tour Oak Cliff and see local artists in the natural habitats. Maps are available at each of the stops. The tour runs from 12:00-6:00 PM, and is followed by a reception at Mighty Fine Arts Gallery. A whole day full of art and fun!

Here are some of the participants:
Some new folks!

D Erica Felicella
114 South Shore Drive
Dallas, TX 75216

I The Cube Creative Studio & Gallery
409 N.Tyler
Kevin Obregon
Vanessa Neil

more info here:

A plethora of inspiration.

May 29, 2009
from 07:00 PM to 11:00 PM

May 30, 2009
from 01:00 PM to 11:00 PM

1409 South Lamar Dallas, TX 75219,




way cool

i snapped this little guy before i hopped in my car to goto work. Just moseying along the sidewalk in the a.m. :)