MICA Electronic Media and Culture Portfolio

I am applying for MICA's Advanced Studio EMAC program, here is my portfolio:

2D DESIGN AND COMPOSITION

"digital 2d work, ex: photography, composite imagery, vector drawing, digital painting, etc. "

Digital painting/drawing (for AP Drawing concentration portfolio). 

Digital drawing (for AP Drawing concentration portfolio).

Digital painting/drawing (for AP Drawing concentration portfolio)

Digital painting/drawing (for AP Drawing concentration portfolio)

Digital painting/drawing (for AP Drawing concentration portfolio)

3D FABRICATION AND MODELLING

"work that may start in the computer but end up in physical or vice versa, ex: posters, brochures, t-shirts, paper crafts, 3d models, hand lettering, vinyl graphics, buttons, robotics, etc. "

 Short sleeve t-shirts, screen printed with plastisol ink (2 colors: pink and phosphorescent green)

Full color comic, printed and hand bound (can be read here)

Button pins for online store

Business cards, printed for a convention

Screen printed illustration for a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (read more here)

AP Drawing Concentration Portfolio

This year I took AP Drawing and built a concentration portfolio, which basically means I created ~15 pieces that all centered around a central theme and were made with more or less the same medium.

To no one's surprise my medium was all digital (Photoshop), and my theme revolved around the idea of challenging the way we perceive monsters. Instead of depicting them as your typical mindless beasts or vengeful spirits, I drew them to feel as human as possible. In other words, I managed to get away with drawing monster people for homework....

I made 14 pieces but cut out a few that didn't follow the theme enough, or were otherwise not strong enough to include in the portfolio that I submitted to the AP judging board. Here is the final portfolio:

Selfie

Walk

Snow 

Appointment

Study time

Commute

Kids in the park

6 steps to healthier fur

Coffee

Road trip

LILITH

My first multi-page comic, which I made last year as my final for my graphic novel class. I realize that I never posted it to this blog. This was actually a story that I had planning in my head for over two years prior, so seeing it finished was a huge accomplishment!

Since finishing it, I did some minor tweaking editing, but here it is:

College Update

Big (but old) news: I finally have all my college acceptance information! I've been accepted to MCAD, SVA, Academy of Art, San Jose State Animation/Illustration, MICA, and RISD.

Settled on Maryland Institute College of Art to major in Illustration (+concentration in animation). I'm really excited!

I'll be roommates/classmates with the amazing Zi! You can see Zi's art here!

DIY Flappy Box Kickstarter

Hey, check out the Flappy Box Kickstarter! This is a project that will let you make a IRL customizable version of Flappy Bird

I did a few illustrations for it (my first freelance project!) and it was a really great experience. Please check it out and support it if you can!

chocolate

A short comic about the troubles of being a werewolf on Valentine's Day.
I might do more with these characters in the future....

five cinquefoils: fundraiser for AFSP

Hi friends,

I'm selling screen prints created in dedication to David Ng. All proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Here are pictures of the print:

Symbolism in the flora explained, from the center moving outward:
- cinquefoils for David Ng
- chrysanthemums for grief and truth
- snowdrops for hope
- acorns/oak leaves for immortality

David means "God's beloved" and Ng means five; the cinquefoil is a flower that means "beloved child" and is associated with the number five.

Prints will be black ink screenprinted onto thick white paper, sized at roughly 11"x15", and cost $10 each.

As of February 17, 2014, 16 people have pledged for a total of $160.
Please let me know via email if you want to pledge, and how many copies you would like to buy (my art email is superjellycake@gmail.com)

There is a limited number of prints available (about 40) since it is a limited run, but if prints run out and you would still like to donate that would be greatly appreciated!

If you live in my area we can plan to meet up and exchange; if you don't live in my area but are willing to pay for shipping (about $4 extra) we can also discuss and arrange for that.

It would be great if you could spread the word, as well. Thanks everyone!