Sunday 16 thru Saturday 22, 2011

This blog will have some history of my work in graphics and my intend to enhance my command of Adobe Illustrator. I believe Illustrator has always saved me professionally. I’ve never been even remotely close to being a “guru” but, honestly, Illustrator got me into the working world of corporate America. I’ve “played” with this application since the 80s. Now I don’t remember how or which Adobe Illustrator version/number I’ve actually used for “professional” work. When I was introduced to Illustrator, the MACs the company had, ran on 4 mgs of ram! I think now computers use DRAM, so, maybe, RAM doesn’t even exist anymore? OK, think of RAM as archaic RAM sticks, does that help? Dude, the new MACs will have flash drives, hard drives will be a thing of the past!


This blog’s background shows my attempts to create my business cards with Illustrator for print. I think I must have tried about 7–9 different angles. I’m not going to delve into specific details about the technique. But, the effect was performed with the simple use of the type, pen and blend tool. If you’d like details let me know and I’ll get them to you. I never had any of these business cards printed. Just couldn’t justify the expense—maybe, these really are hard times. Still, when I created a PDF portfolio, the concept served me well.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/55648749@N08/sets/


Much of my “professional” work was for print and very conservative. (If you take a good look at my portfolio, it does take on a rather “industrial” look.) So, I will also reflect a little on my experiences associated with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and, maybe, Acrobat. Presently, I’m trying to get a genealogical book out but the author keeps adding pictures and editing the text. Patience and prozac really help. We’ve been working on this book for 3 years. We’ll talk?



Sunday, March 27, 2011

Avatars of Love

In my quick research from the Internet for this Blog, I tried to look up famous muses throughout history. Of course, I didn’t take into account how many there have been. But, I am using this tool to describe my great nephews who, I believe, inspire me. After all, when I’m with them I really don’t worry about the rest of the world and humanity’s problems, I just enjoy my life. 

Three examples of muses for reflection sake —
From Madison Magazine: Masters and heir Muses
“Perhaps the relationship between French couturier Hubert de Givenchy and his muse Audrey Hepburn would become the most productive (and famous) designer/muse relationship in history. Hepburn, who met Givenchy in 1954 as they were both starting out, wore the designer’s creations both on and off the screen for almost 40 years, becoming almost as intrinsic to the brand as Hubert himself. (Remember that black dress she wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s?)”
POSTED 08.10.2010 @ 15:53 • Retrieved March 27, 2011.

From ArtQuotes.net: Salvador Dali Biography – Famous Spanish Artist  
“In 1929 Salvador Dali met his wife Helena Diakonova, a Russian immigrant that was already married and was more than 10 years older than him. Know as “Gala” she became Dali’s muse, lover, supporter and business manager. The couple were married in 1934 and she remained a major part of Dali’s life up until his death.”
Retrieved March 27, 2011.

From Da Vinci’s Muse: A Lifestyle of Creative Purpose and Worth
It is difficult to cover Leonardo’s muses because the history of this great Renaissance genius is not fully documented and known. It’s also very controversial since some believe he may have used a male lover as the model for the Mona Lisa. I absolutely love his paintings and I’m upset that he didn’t finish all of them for us to enjoy. So watch and see Leonardo for yourself. Make him your muse. As a side note, my Art History professor hated when people referred to Leonardo as “Leonardo da Vinci” because she said “da Vinci” was not his last name, it is where he was from — remember that!
Retrieved March 27, 2011.

These are my great nephews that truly inspire me with their innocence and beauty! True Angel, Jose Angel, and Ezra Angel.


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