swandyve

365 days to create, adapt, remix, refine, and share something fresh.

017 make way

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I've been teaching myself Cinema 4D, a really fun program. It's surprisingly easy to get a handle after a few tutorials.
Take your typography to the next level and learn a 3D program such as blender, maya, or my favorite so far, Cinema 4D.

Filed under  //   365 days   3D   art   creative   design   typography  

014 Endangered Sea Life

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No. 2 of 3 for WWF (World Wildlife Federation) spec campaign. 

Filed under  //   365 days   advertising   design   green  

012 Defense Mechanisms

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A creature's natural defense mechanism is no match for human ignorance.

I created a spec print campaign for World Wildlife Federation (WWF). Specifically, endangered sea life. 

"Their only true Defense is your Offense."

This is No. 1 of 3.

Check out this illustration/photo I did the previous year.

 

Filed under  //   365 days   advertising   design  

008 Cellular Waste

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About a year ago, I drew this after my frustration with a friend's overuse of his cell phone.

Filed under  //   365 days   art   design   purple   technology  

007 Gold Bond - "Fire Butt"

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A spec ad I created for Gold Bond Medicated Powder. This is No. 1 out of 3. titled "Fire Butt" for obvious reasons.

I used layered high res photos as well as myself as the model. Hand painted, scanned, and further developed in Photoshop.

Look out for the other two!

 

Filed under  //   365 days   Gold Bond   advertising   art   creative   design   orange   photography   red   yellow  

006 - Composure • No Drama Obama

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Sums it up don't you think?

I pencil sketched this quite roughly than fine-tuned it with pen and ink. Colored with pencil and polished up in Photoshop.

On another note, my second day at Pocket Hercules has been great. Fast-paced and never a boring moment.

Filed under  //   365 days   art   black   composure   design   illustration   ink   obama   photoshop   sketches   white  

003 Self Defense

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I used pen and ink to illustrate this and then waited a few moments to get the right texture before I snapped  a shot with my Canon Rebel. Several months ago, I became a member of JPGMag.com, an online community of photographers. A great place for exposure and an opportunity to get published. I posted this along with a few others and have enjoyed the feedback. I used this "Self Defense" mechanism concept and transferred it over to a WWF ad, which I will post on a later date. 

Today, is the most holy of Sundays. All Saints Day!!! ... and I'm not even Catholic. I hope the Saints make my birth state proud.

Filed under  //   365 days   art   black   canon   design   ink   inspiration   photography   white  

001 [unforgivable+]

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So I've noticed my counterparts apologizing for being lazy and refraining from posting to their respective blogs, but I'm not in a forgiving mood for I have been just as lethargic. However, I've committed myself to begin a healthy habit and share my honest opinions as well as my art.

Approaching faster than that obnoxious tool you don't want to speak with or look at, is my new portfolio site. I've designed it with Flash and it's dynamic to say the least. Pretty hip for a non-conforming hipster I must say. Moreover, I'm designing my first creative mash-up book. No, not a digital book. No copies for your stupid kindle reader. Where does this motivation stem from? Well my friend, the annual 2010 Student Ad Summit is one week away where leading creative professionals in the Minneapolis area share their wealth of knowledge.

Currently, I work freelance for Pocket Hercules, but I'm searching for something more secure. You know... benefits? Hopefully, I find someone worth dating for awhile. 

Today is day 1 of my personal project. This piece is titled "Bi-Nary Code" Drew this a few months ago and I've finally output a version I'm pleased with. Open for interpretation, although I have a clear story behind it. Comment if you'd like to understand.

 

Filed under  //   365 days   advertsiing   art   binary   blue   creative   design   nude   student   unforgivable