day off.

so I am only posting this to remind others that sometimes it is good to take a day off. yesterday was my first day off since the quarter began in january. anyways, it was wonderful, went and got coffee and it was a little rainy. good hang out day. looked for books and just hung out. i finally got to start my new book "the learners" by chip kidd. so far so good.

one good quote i liked so far...
"I'm a graphic designer... I pretty much see the world as one big problem to solve. one typeface, one drawing, one image at a time."

i'll post more as i read.
one more paper to write and then quarters over. and then it's on to play with my letterpress over spring break. below is a shot while drinking coffee and then a shot of my book.

web update.

soooo get excited... well at least i am, because i finally figured out "flash." it was a challenge and i still have a a ton to learn, but for as little as i know i was able to redo my website. sorry for those who liked the little girl, she will come back one day (when i find her file) but for now its all about the eyes! so check it out, I've Gone Graphic. i am redirecting the site currently, so if it isn't there yet try my .Mac version

student show.

its been a busy week. made book for monday. made student show card for tuesday + coming up with idea for final book arts project (idea still sorta TBD). anyways. but the student show is coming up and it is something i have started to look forward to the last couple years. information will be coming soon about that, but... drum roll please..... i finished the card. well at least i think so. i just have to go show the gallery one more time tomorrow after making sure the card was tightened up. the final product is below. i tried something a little different with a little inspiration.

the unconventional oddities of san luis obispo.

oh illustration how i hate and love you.
this little gem, was a little book/story. in my case, an adventure for my illustration. i attacked my project in an "unconventional" (my favorite word of the moment, along with "mundane") way. the project, at first, was like pulling teeth because I was frustrated and unsure of what to do. i luckily got some inspiration and then found a way to mesh my design-y-ness and my doodling style. over all, i was very happy with how the project turned out. i think i might make an edition of this book over spring break, so let me know if you would like one.

portfolio for Pixar.

so i am setting my bar high, which most of you already know i tend to do, and apply to PIXAR for an internship. this is my beautiful - one of a kind, never to be repeated - mini (5x7) portfolio that will never be given back. sadly. i whipped up the little box and now i want to keep it. yikes. but, sometimes it is better to make something that will give the extra "oooo...." factor. keep your fingers crossed, and maybe i'll get lucky and at least get an interview. here's hoping the box will show i can think out of the box?

procrastination station.

this is my procrastination from working on my edition for bookarts. it's a work in progress, but enjoy until it changes or send me feedback on how i could make it better.

submit your "queen."

i hope some of my friends will actually submit images of their "queen" on their desk or other location. it would be fun to have a collection of different ones from all over. please email them to me, amandawallace@mac.com or send me a link. thanks. would love to hear from you.

1. The 1st image was submitted by Karina an Apple peep.