just happy to be here

3rd year graphic problems final

2012-12-03T18:36:00.000-08:00

In an attempt to compile a collection of images documenting the process involved in the development of my final project for Ray Morales' 3rd year graphic problems class, I have gathered the following images that I have taken over the past few weeks...

heart linocut

2011-04-18T22:47:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend I thought I would give printmaking a shot. Here is my attempt at linocut. It definitely needs some work, but I think I like making prints.

jm 2011

2011-03-28T20:35:00.000-07:00

I have always felt that signing my drawings or paintings is a bit pretentious. I don't know why, I have just always had that hesitation. So instead of signing the elephant painting, I felt like I wanted to do something a bit different. That's why I decided to design my own logo, make a stencil out of it, and spray paint my "signature" logo onto the painting. And believe it or not, I think I actually like it.

finished efelant

2011-03-25T17:43:00.000-07:00

here's the final product. hopefully it adds some value to my portfolio. any thoughts?

efelant progress

2011-03-24T19:26:00.000-07:00

here's the progress so far of the efelant painting for my buddy Nash. I hope he likes it.

efelant!

2011-03-24T14:55:00.000-07:00

Going to get started on a new painting tonight. Here is what I am working off of. What do you think?

Return a bag, earn a rupee

2011-03-10T11:44:00.000-08:00

This Article has some great info and ideas on how plastic bags could be used less.

Computational architecture by Michael Hansmeyer

2011-03-10T11:32:00.000-08:00

This Hansmeyer guy is doing some interesting stuff. I would like to see what he can do in the real world...

ghost horse

2011-02-24T13:12:00.000-08:00

There is something way too mysterious and scary about this horse.

Life begins...

2011-02-18T22:21:00.001-08:00

Great quote.

another vector graphic

2011-02-14T19:47:00.000-08:00

Here is another attempt at a piece for my portfolio. Any feedback is welcome. Please and thank you.

Twisted Text

2011-02-11T16:24:00.000-08:00

Can you read the original text? I made this little ditty here at the hospital for one of my research boards. Any thoughts?

infographic

2011-02-03T10:53:00.000-08:00

So I had to design an infographic for my design class that illustrates a brainstorm session we had in class. This is what I came up with. Any thoughts on changes I should make to the overall layout or design? Feel free to tear it apart if you like.

speedvagen!

2011-01-27T20:54:00.000-08:00

this is some of the greatest design i've seen in a bicycle. let the lusting begin. what have you done, speedvagen? vanilla bicycles is doing some great stuff that is worth checking out. oh, and they are handmade too!

new cans

2011-01-27T10:29:00.000-08:00

These puppies are on their way to my house from Sweden as we speak. I am getting the music bug again and I feel like doing some recording. My thought is that these new cans will help motivate me to do something creative. We'll see...
urbanears

Passive iPhone Speaker

2011-01-21T11:08:00.000-08:00

Curved basswood iPhone speaker

I made this little guy to enhance the sound of my iPhone. And believe it or not, it actually works quite well.

2011-01-18T11:59:00.000-08:00

This capital is in between the courtyard of the art and architecture building. It is an interesting counterpoint to the brutalist architecture surrounding it.

concrete and steel

2011-01-15T18:15:00.000-08:00

I liked this photo when I first took it, but when I noticed the small remains of a plant within the steel pipe, I liked it more.

first

2011-01-13T13:17:00.000-08:00

a door stop in the architecture building at the university of utah

So here it goes. I have recently turned over a new leaf of observation. It all began when I decided to take out my headphones when I walk to class. It was a simple change that opened my senses to the world. Beyond listening to the sounds around me, I started feeling things too. I have started paying attention to the textures of objects as I pass by, often by simply running my fingers along their surface as I walk.
In doing this I have made a specific effort to look for beautiful moments in often overlooked moments.