Seems as if I've collected a few more followers!
I know I've been abusing the blog life, I promise there will be updates soon!
I've been working on commissions and wrapping up old projects, so I'll fill ya in soon!
Much love!
-Aubrey
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Lately...
I've been so MIA lately! Things have been absolutely crazy between school and keeping a social life!
Here are some quick updates on what I've been working on :)
My color theory project, I of course chose owls! :)
(Blue/Primary, Yellow;Purple/Complimentary, Green;Yellow/Analogous, and Orange/Secondary
I'm currently working on another painting, a narrative portrait inspired by the story of The Crane Wife. It's coming together slowly but surely!
I wish I could blog more often, but this semester is crazy! Maybe things will lighten up soon!
Here are some quick updates on what I've been working on :)
My color theory project, I of course chose owls! :)
(Blue/Primary, Yellow;Purple/Complimentary, Green;Yellow/Analogous, and Orange/Secondary
My 3x4 ft painting. It was a challenge, but a great experience! I'm really pleased with the results.
I'm currently working on another painting, a narrative portrait inspired by the story of The Crane Wife. It's coming together slowly but surely!
I wish I could blog more often, but this semester is crazy! Maybe things will lighten up soon!
On another note, this past weekend was amazing! I had a wonderful time with my friends, and on Saturday I went hiking with TJ! We had a lot of fun having adventures and taking pictures! He's such an awesome boyfriend,-I am very happy.
Have an amazing, blessed week! -Aubrey
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
A New Love: Printmaking!
Hello everyone! It's been a while!
I know everyone has been talking about the cold weather, but for Texans, this weather is ridiculous! I hate cold weather so much, I cannot wait till Spring! So I've been busy hibernating and working on artwork here and there.
Anyway, my favorite class this semester is Printmaking! I went to a gallery show up at University of Texas Arlington to meet my Printmaking professor this past weekend, and had a blast! My professor walked me around the gallery. I met a bunch of awesome post-grad printmakers and he explained to me many of the different processes of printmaking! I am so grateful to have such incredibly helpful professors! :)
When I got back to my apartment, I started working! So here's what I've been working on:
Hope you're all staying warm and safe!
-Aubrey
I know everyone has been talking about the cold weather, but for Texans, this weather is ridiculous! I hate cold weather so much, I cannot wait till Spring! So I've been busy hibernating and working on artwork here and there.
Anyway, my favorite class this semester is Printmaking! I went to a gallery show up at University of Texas Arlington to meet my Printmaking professor this past weekend, and had a blast! My professor walked me around the gallery. I met a bunch of awesome post-grad printmakers and he explained to me many of the different processes of printmaking! I am so grateful to have such incredibly helpful professors! :)
When I got back to my apartment, I started working! So here's what I've been working on:
Hope you're all staying warm and safe!
-Aubrey
Thursday, January 20, 2011
MLK Weekend: Austin Trip!
Teej was ever so kind to come visit me at school since he didn't go back to classes till the next week! It was extremely cold and rainy the whole weekend, but we decided to head down to Austin anyways!
For our first stop, we went to "Jerry's Artarama," an art supplies discount store. It was AMAZING! It was like an artist candy store. :) I was mesmerized by everything in there! Every canvas size you can think of, all sorts of paints and pens,...but best of all--the prices! The prices were insane! I looked at the Prismacolor pencil sets, and they were HALF price! How can they afford that? I don't know, but I'm not complaining!
I couldn't leave empty-handed! :)
As we drove deeper into Austin, I tried to document what caught my eye:
For the rest of our trip, we went to:
- Buffalo Exchange (So many amazing clothes!)
- Stopped for a pick-me-up at a local coffeeshop:
- TOY JOY! Toy shop... if you ever get the chance to go, GO!!
- Then we ended the evening by eating delicious pizza at Mellow Mushroom! :)
We made the most of the rain, and we had a good day!
Thanks for following!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sea Creatures!
Hello everyone, It's been a while!
I hope you all had a good weekend! I know I enjoyed the extra day off from classes!
My boyfriend came for the weekend, and we spent the day in Austin on Friday (pictures coming soon!). It was a grand adventure, and I can't wait to share :)! I also bought the rest of my supplies for classes: a giant 3x4 canvas for my Painting II class, and some Medium Density Fiber board for Printmaking. I felt like such a grown up! Ha!
I also had a bit of time to work on personal little projects, and here they are! I've had an obsession with sea creatures lately!
Hope you all have a lovely week!
I hope you all had a good weekend! I know I enjoyed the extra day off from classes!
My boyfriend came for the weekend, and we spent the day in Austin on Friday (pictures coming soon!). It was a grand adventure, and I can't wait to share :)! I also bought the rest of my supplies for classes: a giant 3x4 canvas for my Painting II class, and some Medium Density Fiber board for Printmaking. I felt like such a grown up! Ha!
I also had a bit of time to work on personal little projects, and here they are! I've had an obsession with sea creatures lately!
Cute little octopus done in Acrylic:
And a sleepy-eyed eel in watercolor & ink:
Hope you all have a lovely week!
-Aubrey
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The Adorable Twibirdy!
For my last week of freedom at home, I had a hankerin' to take some pictures! It had been a while since I had done any creative pictures, and I was in the mood to experiment! Thus, one of my favorite models (aka great friends) Twi, also known as Twibirdy, came over to be my guinea pig!
I usually go into photos with some sort of a plan, but I just wanted to shoot and see what would happen this time. She brought some outfits she thought might work, and I pulled some stuff out of the "costume closet" at my house. And...voila! The following are what turned out (be sure to get a closer look on my flickr):
First, she was already wearing a cute striped sweater so I decided to play up the black and add some cutesy little elements to her! I thought it was fun :) Plus, I love owls!
I usually go into photos with some sort of a plan, but I just wanted to shoot and see what would happen this time. She brought some outfits she thought might work, and I pulled some stuff out of the "costume closet" at my house. And...voila! The following are what turned out (be sure to get a closer look on my flickr):
First, she was already wearing a cute striped sweater so I decided to play up the black and add some cutesy little elements to her! I thought it was fun :) Plus, I love owls!
Next we went for a more fashion-inspired route and came up with these in her lovely floral dress!
Next we got crazy! Okay, I got crazy. I don't think Twi understood where I was going with the look, but she's faithful none the less! These are my favorites! She is overwhelmingly cute as a "leetle arteest":
And last but not least, masks and tulle always work! Especially with pretty sunlight:
A HUGE thankyou to Twi for always being so patient and willing to do the "crazy" things I ask of her! It was fun and I hope to shoot more when it gets warmer!
See ya later!
-Aubrey
Finally! An Update!
Seems like forever since I have updated! Things in my life lately have been absolutely crazy and rushed, but it's all very good!
I recently moved back into my apartment at school, and have been trying to get back into the swing of academic life after an odd winter break. Finally feeling like myself again after having mono AND tonsillitis (yes, it was miserable), and ready to get working hard in school.
This semester I am taking:
I was talking to a friend about my major, Studio Art. He was totally benevolent, but mentioned that while he's glad our university teaches traditional art, everything is going digital, thus essentially more important. While I agree, and I have studied/looked into digital aspects of art here and there, I feel like traditional art is still very alive and necessary (Plus I couldn't sit clicking a mouse for hours on end, I want to make things!) I mean, look at Etsy! It's a phenomena of homemade and hand crafted, and it makes people happy. If you're looking for "big money", I doubt etsy is going to be the ideal career for you (in most cases), but my parents have always taught me to do what I love. Be smart, of course, learn the necessary business and networking tools, but ultimately do what you love. That's my opinion anyway!
Now that I've stepped off my soapbox, I leave you with what I did before I went to bed last night! I started a simple little watercolor from the "Tangled" watercolor book my mother got me for Christmas! (Who cares if I'm almost 21, it's adorable!):
I recently moved back into my apartment at school, and have been trying to get back into the swing of academic life after an odd winter break. Finally feeling like myself again after having mono AND tonsillitis (yes, it was miserable), and ready to get working hard in school.
This semester I am taking:
- Printmaking (which I am SO excited for, I think it will be my favorite!)
- Painting II
- Photography II
- Sculpture
- Color Theory
I was talking to a friend about my major, Studio Art. He was totally benevolent, but mentioned that while he's glad our university teaches traditional art, everything is going digital, thus essentially more important. While I agree, and I have studied/looked into digital aspects of art here and there, I feel like traditional art is still very alive and necessary (Plus I couldn't sit clicking a mouse for hours on end, I want to make things!) I mean, look at Etsy! It's a phenomena of homemade and hand crafted, and it makes people happy. If you're looking for "big money", I doubt etsy is going to be the ideal career for you (in most cases), but my parents have always taught me to do what I love. Be smart, of course, learn the necessary business and networking tools, but ultimately do what you love. That's my opinion anyway!
Now that I've stepped off my soapbox, I leave you with what I did before I went to bed last night! I started a simple little watercolor from the "Tangled" watercolor book my mother got me for Christmas! (Who cares if I'm almost 21, it's adorable!):
