old photos, new sketches

A few worthy photos I found while digging through my stuff.

and some sketches

URBN

Yesterday I went to Urban Outfitters. Mentionable things that happened while I was there.

– I was poked out of the way. Not excused, not even shoved. Poked with an index finger. It was a firm, long poke in the upper back. Have people forgotten how to say excuse me?

-I rode the elevator. UO’s elevator is really ugly and boring. For a store that tries so hard to keep a fashionable and hip appearance you would think that they would go all the way and at least plaster the walls in some hideously decorative wallpaper, but their elevator feels like it is in a shitty hospital dying for a renovation.

-I bought an ugly sweater. I am so glad ugly sweaters are back in style. I can finally be fashionable again. (Future blog entry, my ugly sweater collection)

People I don’t understand.

#1 Smelly Girl
Take that coat to the dry cleaners. You don’t need to wear it right now anyway, the building has heat.

#2 People who only draw Manga
WTF, seriously? This isn’t deviant art. It’s school. Try drawing normal.

#3 Space invader
Why do you always stand so close to me? I can hear you breathing in my ear it’s disturbing. Please give me at least a 1.5 foot radius.

#4 Dude who talks about himself really loud all the time
Please stop talking about yourself, or at least do it a little quieter. I don’t care about your life. And your painting sucks.

#5 Slacker Kid
No you can’t borrow any of my paint, go buy some supplies. And try doing your work sometime. TRY. I don’t understand why you are wasting your time and money.

Finals

Here are some drawings from my final project of clothed figure drawing, at Gue’s request.

I’m so glad it’s over!

New Pencil Sharpener

I bought a $30 pencil sharpener today. It’s amazing.

It pulls in on its own while it sharpens.

It sharpens square sticks.
Perfect tip, from left to right: Conté, Generals compressed charcoal, and charcoal pencil.

Current Bikes, including the newest addition, Merckx Corsa Extra

Waterford Track

No longer has a silly front wheel. The proper matching wheel has been replaced. I love this thing, and have owned it the longest out of all my current bikes, but sadly it’s been neglected as of late. I think I am going to pull it down off the wall and throw a front brake on for the winter.

Fuso commuter/townie/do everything bike

This is my favorite bike (I think, it’s hard to decide). I ride it every day. I have always loved Dave Moultons work and was really excited when I finally found a Fuso in my size. I love the components on this bike too… Chris King, White Industries, Dura Ace track cranks… I’m so lucky to have such a nice bike to ride every day.

Eddy Merckx Team Telekom Corsa Extra

Seriously? I own a Merckx? I never actually thought that I would be riding a Corsa Extra. This is one of those bike that I always dreamed to own but didn’t ever think would happen.  I am truly fortunate to have this and I believe that the bike gods were smiling for me the day I acquired it. Hopefully during winter break I will have lots of extra free time to do some long rides. I would really love to ride down to Santa Cruz sometime soon. I will be taking  it with me to San Diego when I go for the Holiday. There are some beautiful rides in San Diego.

Marie Antoinette

A character I designed for class.

Ugh it took for ever!

Befores and Afters

Kareem

Purple for Halloween

I look like a meth addict.

Red because I fucked up.

(No more meth)

How do I put, “No, I don’t want to draw you a picture of a naked pregnant women for your burning man project” nicely?

Today a guy came to fix the elevator in my building (I am the manager). All he needed to do was tighten a screw, which I wish I would have known so I could have done it myself. We(he) got to talking and he started asking all these questions basically trying to figure out what I do with my spare time.

Elevator guy: You seem pretty mechanical minded. Are you?

Me: I guess, kinda.

Guy: Do you study math or science?

Me: No.

Guy: Do you go to school?

Me: Yes.

Guy: Are you an art student?

Me: Yes I study illustration.

Guy: Oh that makes sense!

No it doesn’t. I felt like I was on one of those psycic shows where they name a bunch of names and places untill they get something right.

Then he told me he is looking for someone to draw him a very detailed drawing of a nude pregnant lady to laser etch on multiple peices of glass so he can take it to burning man. I was at a loss for words. I made it pretty clear from the beginning I wasn’t interested but he kept on going. After about a half hour of him blabbing and me nodding I finally told him I’m trying to concentrate on my schoolwork and portfolio and don’t have time right now to do free lance work. Also that I was in the middle of doing some online schoolwork when he came that I really needed to get back to.  Then he asked me if he could come to my apartment to take a look at my portfolio. WHAT THE HELL. Some people just don’t understand when they have taken something too far.

I think he was a little ticked off when he finally left.

New Jeans

I am trying out the dry denim thing. Here we go.

Captians Log
Day One
Brand: Naked and Famous
Cut: Skinny Girl
My thoughts: Pants are too tight. Hopefully they will expand about one pant size or I am fucked. Look how it squishes my love handles.