Paranormal Activity

It's Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State, and Ghost Adventures all in one!!! I really want to go see this...but definately not alone...LOL!!

Color Type Spread

Another design done for my typography class.



On a side note
Here is a great typeface
It is soo friggin sweet!...LOL! :)

Sushi Popper

It doesn't look so appetizing.

First McDonalds Commercial

It gave me nightmares.....

Type Spread

One thing I've learned. Spacing type is a hard mofo. :(

Bee Sting

Done for my graphic communications class.

First Day of Classes Done!!------ Continue

So, I wanted to finish reviewing the rest of my classes.

Communication Design: I think next to my motion graphics and film classes, this will be one of the toughest classes that I will take. The teacher seems nice, but at the same time seems very strict. Like he wants things done exactly to how he says it. And his grading, I believe, is very harsh. He only gives out 3 grades of A, C, or F. And if you are absent without an excuse you will drop a letter grade. On the good side, I think i will learn a lot from the class because of the various projects that he gives out exploring the different kinds of graphic design. Also, he actually teaches, meaning he actually gives lectures about different design elements and what not. So, pretty much with this class I definitely will have to give it my best.

Literature James Joyce:....um.......boring.... the end :) I actually wanted to take Radical Literature, but that was filled up (since i had registration on the last day..BOO!!) so I got stuck in this class. I've read some of James Joyce's books before...and I'm not really into them. The teacher seems really nice though.

So thats pretty much the summary of my classes. :)

P.S. New products will be added soon because my fams is shipping me all of my silkscreening material...YAY!!! SILKSCREENING PARTY!! YAY!!!

I have a thing for Black and White Photography

All taken in Williamsburg Brooklyn

GREAT SCOTT!!! I GOT IT!!!

For the past few days I've been going crazy in finding an idea for my film. The ideas I did come up with were way too serious and deep..which is totally not in my vocabulary. So, since I was struggling with an idea..i call the person who pretty much know everything about me...which is my pa. And pretty much with his help...I came up with the coolest, funkiest idea ever!!

What kind of film am I going to do, you may ask. Well, I'm doing the genre that is the roots of my artwork, created in my favorite decade.....

The type of film that I'm going to create is.......



Blaxploitation Films!!!!!!!

Why oh why did it take me so long to come up with this. Even though I didn't grow up in this time period I still was exposed to the culture because of my family. They have just about every blaxploitation film out there.


When I said I will bring it...I do mean...I WILL BRING IT!!!...............YAY!!!!!!

Culture Shock

Taken in downtown New York.

First Week of Classes DONE!

So my first week of classes are all done. And here is my opinions on the classes.

Project Class:
It went really good actually. At first I thought of Mr. Giraldi of being very intimidating since he is a big time director, but he is actually really nice. However, he did explain to us what we will be doing in the class which i find to be very very intimidating. We have to make a 6 to 12 minute film, can be any genre. This first semester will consist of writing a script, hiring a crew (lighting crew, camera crew, make up, fashion), hiring actors, and scouting locations. The second semester will be actually shooting and editing the film. At the end all the films will be shot in the School of Visual Arts theater where people who are head of film festivals and such will attend....So, I guess it is a pretty big deal. So, I pretty much will have to bring it in this class.

Music Culture:
Was pretty good, all we do in the class is listen to music. I like music, this is a music class...win win situation :)

Motion Graphics:
Once again a good class. I know it will be a lot of work because of the technique and skills involved with the field. I definitely know it will be harder on me since I'm taking a film and a motion graphics class, which are both challenging classes, but this his how the arts is. This is a challenge to see if I can handle the too. It is definitely worth taking motion because it is apart of graphic design.

Type Class:
It went well. I am kinda confused with exactly what we will be doing in the class. But, the teacher does seem like she loves what shes doing and is not there for the money (like my last type teacher) I've actually learned a lot today then I did last year in type. Plus, she encourages us to try to develop our own style. Unlike last year where the teacher pushes her style on us. I am already liking the class. :)

I still have 2 more classes to take, but as you can tell things are going pretty well so far.

Say It Loud...And Im Sayin It

Someone told me "Arielle, I could never imagine you creating work like this. You are so soft spoken and you just don't look, or act like an artist." I replied, well my work is a way for me to speak out. I don't feel like I have to dress and act like an artist, say all this deep conceptual shit, acting like I'm always in a zone. I create pieces because it relaxes me. I'm always surrounded by negativity and my work is a way for me to escape reality. So, sorry that I'm not loud, conceptual, and just don't dress like an artist, but it doesn't matter what you think about me, because I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing, and act the way I act.

I find it interesting how people judge you just by how you look. A lot of people are puzzled when they see my work, then me being the creator of it. I am shy (usually around people I don't know), and I usually wear basic clothes; nothing fancy or funky (designer clothes are to expensive), and specifically because I'm plus size (JUNK IS FUNK YALL) . I've actually been criticized because of how I looked. Meaning, just because I don't look the part means that I don't have credentials for that part. But, when they realize that I do have a lot of credentials, they look like a total ass. I mean...what does an artist and designer look and act like? Seriously? I really want to know? Anyone? Because I didn't know that there was a designer code book. Am I supposed to wear shirts that has witty comments that refers to something about the art&design field? Should I only talk about design? Do I have to attend every single art opening? Am I suppose to listen to all the indie bands that's out there? Should I smoke or do pot? Seriously...I have no clue. I know one thing is that I don't have to impress anyone, but myself. If I'm not up to your standards, then fine. I don't care, because if you judge someone just by how they look, then it just makes you look like a very shallow, small minded, individual. And I wouldn't want to be around that kind of negativity.


But, I just had to rant about that, because I am sick of people judging me based on how I look. Of course when they make snarky little comments like that, I just think in my head, boy....if they only knew...haters only makes me stronger. :)

Last Day

Well, tomorrow will be my last day in Texas. To sum up my summer, it was.......meh. Because of the lack of car, friends in summer school/internships, and being just in plain Houston, I really had a sucky ass summer. On the positive side, I have created new designs, perfected my sewing skills, and taught myself all the shortcuts for adobe programs; which to me, is all good. Now I won't be so clueless in class when the teacher tells me to do the shortcut for layers!! :)

Tonight was the last night of hanging with my friends. We had dim sum (YUMMY), bubble tea, lasagna, and cake. We watched movies, youtube, and just hanged out. Next to my family, I cherish my friends. They love me for me, they don't judge me because of how I look, act, etc. I feel the most comfortable around them. I go to them for help just like they come to me. I am truly going to miss them. Even though it will only be a few months till Christmas break, I am already crying even though I just saw them an hour ago.

So, what am I going to do my last day in Texas?......Pack!......BOOOOO!!! I have already started because I flung all my clothes out of my closet and threw them on the bed. All I have to do is fold them and place them in my suitcases. I predict it will take me a total of 8 hours to pack because...well.....im lazy...and most likely I'll take about 5 1 hour breaks in between. So...Yea!...:)

Anti Tobacco

Make Up Paradise

Have you ever had images stuck in your mind, where it won't go away until you get it out. Well these are just a few of those images.