cheddar cheese

Today is one of those days that makes life just look so good. Like viewing something from the perfect angle that seems to make all its features radiate seamless beauty.

I like to make note of such days, because just reading entries after I've spent all night on a project, haven't gone to bed, am in class sans coffee and experiencing a bad case of designer's block, really takes me back to these moments of realization where I feel utterly energized/inspired and free of cynicism.

Sunshine, delicious Vietnamese food, happy people everywhere, free musical productions, friends throwing parties (even if they are not Goonies themed as I suggested), good books, good friends, good fro-yo (a must-have of any brilliantly good day).

It may be overload sometimes, but I love my life, and I love this city.

assortment

I had to take some pictures for my styling and illustrator classes ... so, I set up a mini-studio with mini-seamless on a table in our living room with a couple of IKEA lights, fabric, and foamcore. Results below!

sassiness

I came across this somewhere on the internet. Love it - sassy and references one of my favorite artists.

probably the strangest, most random thing i've ever created .. or just ever created

...but i'm damn proud of it nonetheless

a quintessential favorite

adele is so talented - this is such a great, expressive song :)

closing time

No cancun/aruba for me this spring break, but ...


"Hello, spring!" (Brooklyn and D.C.)


saw a friend's band ...


... saw some art


... bowled on a military base




... consumed copious amounts of sweets in adorable old town alexandria


... toured artist studios


... thrifted on a gorgeous day


... conducted a bus stop photoshoot (no shame, no shame)


... staged an official spring in nyc kickoff/picnic in central park

Not gonna lie, student life can be pretty good sometimes ;)

mongolian dolls

These dolls on my headline are five representative of different tribes in China including surrounding areas like Mongolia. I've been reading quite a bit about Mongolian nomadic culture for a major project for one of my classes based on these dolls - a very interesting pocket of info I've since been unaware of. Above is the character/protagonist I designed inspired by the Mongolian doll. I am going to attempt to learn how to make flash books - I have so many to put up!