So we knew we (Patrick Harris and I) wanted to tell a story and we had some nouns: rum; octopus (or Kraken, perhaps); robot. And a verb: battle. Patrick found some things to use as inspiration in building our creation. I did lots of lots of sketching and scribbling. We’re on our way.
My next steps: A search for inspiring materials. Let’s pick some crayons!
It all started with a bottle of rum. So many things do. But isn’t it lovely, this bottle. Then there was some conversation. And more conversation. Read more…
Some more sketches and in progress shots of my latest Art*O*Mat: HankiePankie series: All Creatures Great and Small. (Previously blogged here.) Read more…
I’ve been promising posts on design work for awhile and today I’d like to share a design project from this past fall. It’s an interesting case study and a good example of my logo design process and how I collaborate with a client to arrive at their best solution.
Process is more important than the finished product, in many ways. A final design is the product of many variables, from client input (or, ahem, the input of many clients) to research and industry knowledge. The list is long. Point being the best solution for a client may not be the stunning logo full of rock-star design mojo, glitter, and unicorn dandruff we envisioned while slaving over our t-squares and rapidograph pens way back in art school. Design is work and that means putting our egos (and portfolios) aside and getting down to the business of creating for (and with) the client.
My latest installation piece at Delurk Gallery, There’s More Than One Way To Cope (with all this), got a mention in the paper today as “engaging, quirky“. (thanks!) The article is also (and mainly) an interesting overview by Tom Patterson of Kucharski’s current exhibit there. Read the article online here. Some pictures of the April exhibits at Delurk Gallery on flickr here. More photos of my piece after the jump and even more than you could ever want to see in progress and in final form on flickr here and some of Doll Baby #1′s adventures here and here.
Some in progress sketches of my newest Art*O*Mat HankiePankie Art Hankie series. I think I’m going to call this edition All Creatures Great and Small and just have fun will all the doodle monster creatures in my brain. (Ready to frolic with Cat-erpillar?)
I’m ready for something fun and playful that I don’t have to think too much about. Also going to TRY REALLY HARD to stick with one color designs this time. I always plan to do that and then end up adding layers, but there’s something about the simplicity that one color forces, so I am going to push myself to stick with that plan, this time around. We shall see… More pictures after the jump.
Whew. Now to print some new Art Hankies to fill all these boxes! Speaking of Hankies, one of my Art Hankie Prints (below) will be on display as part of the unveiling of the Positive Giant Art Board SEED project (in progress post on my participation here). Very soon you’ll be able to view the SEED art billboard if you drive, walk, or run by 823 Reynolda Road, in West End Winston-Salem.
"If you can see in the dark now is the time to tell us" Art Hankie by Woodie Anderson
Tonight’s Delurk Gallerys Grand Opening – during the downtown Gallery Hop. Stop by from 7-10 tonight to check out great work including guest exhibits featuring art by Shane Brumley-Ward and Dick Kuch, plus works by the founding co-op members Chad Beroth, Shanthony Exum, Patrick Harris, Jennifer O’Kelly, Cindy Taplin, Dane Walters and myself. My new piece “There’s More Than One Way To Cope (with all this)” will be on display. (Previous post of this piece here and here. Some pix of the making process and install here on flickr.) The current exhibits will be up till the end of April, so stop by the gallery when you can and commune with the art.
I’m mailing my submission for the 4×6 Exchange today. I did two art quilt options using fabric print remnants and other scraps and this is the one (below, on the right) I’m sending in for the exchange. I can’t wait to see what I get in return.
"Fresh Life" (on the left) and "Eye to Eye" (on the right)
I really love the thought behind the Art House Co-op and their collaborative projects. Having a creative deadline once in awhile encourages me to jump in and just MAKE. (I also participated in one of their Sketchbook Projects and you can see some posts about that here and here.) Plus, many of them are free. Browse their upcoming project list and sign up for one today!
Where I started – two pieces of fabric from a past project with hand painted lettering and silkscreened patterns. These were cut from a robe I did in a show a few years ago. Some more pictures of my 4×6 exchange piece in progress after the jump. Read more…
A quick picture of where I am so far — it’s all starting to come together. Sorry for the crime scene-ish nature of this shot, but there’s not a really good way to sit her up, now that she has all these legs. I’m sewing on the feet later today! Don’t you just love toe socks? I had to sacrifice a few pairs of mine for her feet. (previous post on this project here)
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