The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

I recreated a scene from the movie the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari using two mediums, construction paper and computer generated media.

GhostBustin'

For a class project, I created an object out of paper and documented the object in real time, at the University of Oregon campus. The object was a trap used in the movie Ghostbusters, i just so happened to have an outfit to make the experience more realistic.

Le Portrait De Aubrey Beardsley

In an attempt to recreate the style of the great illustrator Aubrey Beardsley, I created a portrait of the artist and tried to maintain the original artists use of repetition through pattern. Beardsley was a popular artist during the late 19th century well known for his black and white prints.

Casa de marvel blanca

So I wanted to create an old movie poster using some action figures i had lying around the house. Heres my attempt at recreating the classic Casa Blanca.

Partying with Abe

Found some old photos in my parents attic, a rare glimpse into the life of our 16th president, apparently he was partying like it was 1899.

Everything ive done in the last couple months!

So ive been away, traveling the vast regions of tibet, in search of knowledge, training and strengthening my mind body, and soul. Well thats not quite true, maybe im thinking of someone else, instead, ive finished my second year in school and am currently in summer school, sorry ive been away so long, my blog is in desperate need of some attention. So here goes, everything that i have completed in the last two or three months ive been neglecting this site. enjoy, oh yeah, The last airbender movie was a bust, horrible movie, just had to get that off my chest.

The True Avatar: The Last Airbender

If there has ever been one show that captures everything i love in life, it is the three seasoned Avatar the last airbender. The show contains Buddhist philosophies, martial arts and a strong drive towards human/nature balance. I started watching this show about three or four years ago during its first season, the clean animation drew me in, and the story-line kept me very intrigued. Ive introduced this show to many of my friends and i have created Airbender believers, now this story is hitting the big screen and i can't begin to tell you how excited i am for it.

Artist of the week: Ryan Mowery

RyMow is a student at the University of Oregon and has been making impressive art through digital mediums. He has worked on everything from scanner to 3D art. I had the privilege of attending one of his art shows recently, Heres what i saw.

Do Hit chair

While Im on the subject of chairs, check out this do it yourself chair, brilliantly titled the do-hit chair. Retailing at 9,700 bucks this chair allows you to get all your rage out on a stainless steel box, which you mold into a chair form depending on your individual strikes. Although the concept is brilliant, i can see lawsuits in this chairs future from all the sharp edges created from smashing the hell out of it. check it out.

Modern Infant High Chairs

I saw this high chair at a barbecue the other day, and i was very interested in its design. The look is very modern and reminiscent of Eero Saarinen's Tulip chair. The base is swivel with a large round bottom. The make is plastic which helps with its affordability and mass production. Saarinen was a designer of the 20th century who excelled with organic designs, he also led the market in his abilities to create furniture for mass production. here is an example.



Here are more example of modern high chairs

Thrice comes to Eugene

Ive listened to thrice off and on for a bit, wouldn't call myself a huge fan but they definitely have some good stuff. Their recent music videos have been awesome, everything a music video should be, narrative and visually engaging. The video for image of the invisible came out last year but is still a great example of short film making, the colors are great, the composition is stellar and it really tries to become more than a music video. check it out.

Shark Inspired Toys

Coarse Toys has released new figures that are half man, half shark. These figures are 13" tall and have some interesting patterns and color choices, definitely screams 2010. The packaging for the figures is super sweet as well, designed with the same motif as the characters shorts. check it out.



These toys remind me of a childhood figurine i havnt seen in a while, and if i remember right, they were pretty jawsome!

Green Lantern fake movie poster

Oooo this gets me giddy, heres a rendition of a possible poster celebrating our favorite guardian of sector 2814, Green lantern! I grew up reading this as a kid, so im pretty excited hearing the movie is on its way, but heres a fake movie poster to get your cookie wet.

M. Night Shamwow talks The Last Airbender

Found this link through a forum discussion with some Avatar: TLAB fans, its a lengthy article but it really defines how Shamwow approaches and directs a movie. If your an airbender fan this is a must read.

http://www.lastairbenderfans.com/media/LAF_roundtable.pdf

Inspiring Artist of the week: William Turner

John Constable believed the sky was the heart of a painting, and in the work of William turner, it is entirely true. Turner expressed raw emotion and power in his skies, his work "Slavers throwing overboard the bodies of the dead and dying" shows a common practice of slave ships throwing overboard the deceased bodies of slaves so that they may claim insurance for their cargo drowning. The practice was just as appalling as Turner described it in his painting.

Animation from Khoda

Saw this on Kanye's blog a while ago, it resurfaced for me in my animation class. The drawings in this short are amazing, looks to be done with pastels, I especially love the black and white part of the man running, check it out for yourself.

Sand Artist-Kseniya Simonova

Sand art is done as a performance, with a live audience viewing every movement. There are a couple artists out there, but heres a show i thought was pretty interesting.

Behold...Brimstone!

Heres a project final for my digital imaging class. Ive always loved comics, so i tried to create my own cover and splash page. check it out.

Artist of the week: Matisse

So I've fallen behind on the updates for artists, here is a painting in which this blog derives it's name, Luxe, Calme et Volupte. Luxury, calm and voluptuous. The painting is one of the first that uses color in such a vibrant way, Matisse was on the forefront of the 20th century art revolution. The painting was tradition in its use of nudes at a luncheon, but experimental in its colored pointillism. Luxe is a very important painting to me, and the history of art.

Spose- I'm Awesome

Here's a song i heard the other day that i thought was funny, its got a catchy beat check it out.

Diptych

Diptychs are two images that are separate but create a singular emotion or feeling. This is my final for my last drawing class, the left is of Cap'n America, the right is a still life of some boots a weapon and a helmet. The meaning i was going for was that of youth versus age. The Cap'n figure is a toy of the character, something a kid would play with, representing youth. The still life is military themed, something that is a reality for me. As a kid i played with action figures, believing in their heroism, as an adult i joined the military, still hoping to imitate my childhood heroes. I may not be cap'n America, but at least i can still pretend.

New Twist on Tik Tok

Seeing as I'm a star wars fan, and naturally a Kesha fan, the merging of the two would be too good to be true. Well my friends, your all in luck, i have searched the world wide web countless times hoping to find this holiest of unions, and today my hard work has come to fruition. check it out!

Tasty disasters: Cake Wrecks!

Cake wrecks is a blog that follows disasters in the baking industry, examples include miss spelling and just outright disgusting cake shapes. Enjoy!

Not to be cutting, but finding scissors in your birthday cake is shear madness!

Inspiring Artist of the week: Alphonse Mucha

Ive enjoyed Mucha's artwork for sometime now, so ill share with you some of my favorite pieces. Mucha was a poster maker who did a lot of advertisements using women as his main subjects. I love his linework, and his use of patterns. check em out.

First post! Dulce Pinzon's Superheroes

I stumbled across these pictures today. The article was on a computer that i was next in line to use, so i guess I have the person on that computer before me to thank for these. Ive always been intrigued by the hard work migrants are placed into while living in America, and much of their rewards are sent back to their families outside the country. I thought these were an interesting take on heroes, hope you enjoy.

Pinzon writes, "The Mexican immigrant worker in New York is a perfect example of the hero who has gone unnoticed. It is common for a Mexican worker in New York to work extraordinary hours in extreme conditions for very low wages which are saved at great cost and sacrifice and sent to families and communities in Mexico who rely on them to survive."

http://www.dulcepinzon.com/