Check out my animation from last semester...more to follow
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=b0b54dec3516aa2c885c2f&skin_id=1011&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
Friday, March 11, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
I DID IT!
You heard it here! I DID IT!...betcha wondering what I did that's so awesome?
Well, after a very long application process (involving finding a mentor, collecting a mentor narrative, mentor vitae, my transcripts, my resume, and writing my own narrative and project proposal) and a few weeks of anticipation, I finally heard back from the Dorothy Goodwin Summer Scholars Program sponsored by the Women's Education and Leadership Fund here at the University of Hartford.
They had double the amount of applicants, and I was thrilled to find out that I was one of the few selected for this scholarship program. I literally jumped up and down for about 5 minutes straight. It was pretty epic to say the least. Funny, before I submitted this application, I was debating actually finishing it, and doubted myself. Than I had a dream that I got it...and so, in a way...it was destiny :)
Now you ask...what does this magical scholarship program entail? Well, it means for 10 weeks in the summer of 2011, I will be working with my mentor Dennis Nolan (watercolor god/wizard at animation and illustration) on a project that investigates the translation of 2D drawings into 3D animated short films.
http://www.hartford.edu/daily/Articles.asp?MainID=10373&Category=1
check out the link about to find out more!
Spring break is also approaching. Dennis and Bill (my teachers) are traveling to Cali with the MFA program to tour Lucas films and Dreamworks studios...jealous. As for my spring break, I will be going to Arizona to visit my best friend at ASU, and hopefully taking off the edge of what was one of the busiest months of the year.
At the moment, I am working on a Cole Phillips inspired fade away illustration. It's ok...not one of my favorites yet. It needs some serious work. I also have thumbnails due tommorrow. Guess I am not sleeping.
Well, after a very long application process (involving finding a mentor, collecting a mentor narrative, mentor vitae, my transcripts, my resume, and writing my own narrative and project proposal) and a few weeks of anticipation, I finally heard back from the Dorothy Goodwin Summer Scholars Program sponsored by the Women's Education and Leadership Fund here at the University of Hartford.
They had double the amount of applicants, and I was thrilled to find out that I was one of the few selected for this scholarship program. I literally jumped up and down for about 5 minutes straight. It was pretty epic to say the least. Funny, before I submitted this application, I was debating actually finishing it, and doubted myself. Than I had a dream that I got it...and so, in a way...it was destiny :)
Now you ask...what does this magical scholarship program entail? Well, it means for 10 weeks in the summer of 2011, I will be working with my mentor Dennis Nolan (watercolor god/wizard at animation and illustration) on a project that investigates the translation of 2D drawings into 3D animated short films.
http://www.hartford.edu/daily/Articles.asp?MainID=10373&Category=1
check out the link about to find out more!
Spring break is also approaching. Dennis and Bill (my teachers) are traveling to Cali with the MFA program to tour Lucas films and Dreamworks studios...jealous. As for my spring break, I will be going to Arizona to visit my best friend at ASU, and hopefully taking off the edge of what was one of the busiest months of the year.
At the moment, I am working on a Cole Phillips inspired fade away illustration. It's ok...not one of my favorites yet. It needs some serious work. I also have thumbnails due tommorrow. Guess I am not sleeping.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
exciting news!
A new semester has opened many opportunities for me!
Two competitions for the Goldfarb Juried Show and the Society of Illustrators are coming up in early February which I will apply to!
I am taking four studio classes in addition to my two academic courses! Figure modeling, animation and multimedia, intermediate acrylic, and intermediate oil illustration. All of which so far seem very challenging and exciting!
But most of my excitement stems from the phone call I just received...get ready for it...MY FIRST ILLUSTRATION JOB! I will be illustrating two children's books for my Aunt Kim. And I am getting paid. Life is good. Hopefully I will receive some college credit for it as well.
Now I got lots to do, and a lot of art supplies to buy :(
guess for now I'll be broke...but vigorously sketching!
Two competitions for the Goldfarb Juried Show and the Society of Illustrators are coming up in early February which I will apply to!
I am taking four studio classes in addition to my two academic courses! Figure modeling, animation and multimedia, intermediate acrylic, and intermediate oil illustration. All of which so far seem very challenging and exciting!
But most of my excitement stems from the phone call I just received...get ready for it...MY FIRST ILLUSTRATION JOB! I will be illustrating two children's books for my Aunt Kim. And I am getting paid. Life is good. Hopefully I will receive some college credit for it as well.
Now I got lots to do, and a lot of art supplies to buy :(
guess for now I'll be broke...but vigorously sketching!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
moving foward into a new year...
I have launched myself into the new year with lots of new ideas.
most of which consist of....
-polishing my resume
-brainstorming for major projects
-organizing my portfolio
-finding an internship
-finding a job
I am also applying for a grant, so I can do a 10-week project with a mentor! Wish me luck!
In other news, I spent the week in Florida :) 20 hours driving down really fueled my inspiration for all this personal growth. Can't wait for the semester to kick off!
Until next time, I'll be yet again...sketching!
most of which consist of....
-polishing my resume
-brainstorming for major projects
-organizing my portfolio
-finding an internship
-finding a job
I am also applying for a grant, so I can do a 10-week project with a mentor! Wish me luck!
In other news, I spent the week in Florida :) 20 hours driving down really fueled my inspiration for all this personal growth. Can't wait for the semester to kick off!
Until next time, I'll be yet again...sketching!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Welcome!
Welcome to the first official blog of... the "sketchy" business!
And a very merry Christmas it was!
Preliminary holiday festivities included a two day trip to Atlantic City with the family (classy, I know)! I'm not much of a gambler (mostly because I lose) but enjoyed watching my mom and dad duel it out at the giant wheel of fortune. I also was approached by what I believe to be a prophet of some kind. He kind of frightened me with his intensity. But the man did know how to preach. All and all, it was a good family bonding experience.
As far as presents go, my favorite present was a Wacom drawing tablet, which I intend to master :) It does so many fun tricks, I can't even imagine what I can create if I unlock all of its abilities and marry them with my own. I also received a new tripod (thanks mom) for my SLR camera with probably the world's most industrial backpack...maybe when it gets warmer I'll take a hike and shoot some great winter photos.
I'm still looking for summer internships to apply to but I'll keep you posted on the prospects.
Until than, I'll be sketching!
-Courtney
And a very merry Christmas it was!
Preliminary holiday festivities included a two day trip to Atlantic City with the family (classy, I know)! I'm not much of a gambler (mostly because I lose) but enjoyed watching my mom and dad duel it out at the giant wheel of fortune. I also was approached by what I believe to be a prophet of some kind. He kind of frightened me with his intensity. But the man did know how to preach. All and all, it was a good family bonding experience.
As far as presents go, my favorite present was a Wacom drawing tablet, which I intend to master :) It does so many fun tricks, I can't even imagine what I can create if I unlock all of its abilities and marry them with my own. I also received a new tripod (thanks mom) for my SLR camera with probably the world's most industrial backpack...maybe when it gets warmer I'll take a hike and shoot some great winter photos.
I'm still looking for summer internships to apply to but I'll keep you posted on the prospects.
Until than, I'll be sketching!
-Courtney
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