Notorious pt.1

This is the first part of a very silly t-shirt in the works for my brother. I'll think about posting the end result if its not too ridiculous. Click and drag away if you want a new desktop!

American History: Distressed

Although it's a small part of black history, slavery somehow seems to overshadow the greatness and achievement that has also been a part of black history. This piece illustrates that dilemma, although a little late for black history month due to some technical difficulties on my part... Anyway, enjoy!

Please note that this is not intended to diminish or ignore the existence of slavery, but to point out that there are other parts of black history. Slavery did indeed happen in America and it continues to exist worldwide.

The Wee Hours

Vocab Boards

I got bored last night and designed these boards to put in my shop on zazzle. Well leave it up to zazzle and of course they're out of stock on the pro boards. I went ahead and uploaded them anyway so when they get them in stock, the boards will be ready to go. I did the text in Illustrator and the background in Photoshop. It didn't take me too long to do aside from me playing with the colors for a good two hours. Ok you go buy now!!

Back Up Offa Me!

I did this when I was first learning to use Illustrator. I didn't take the photo I used for reference.

I found a photo of actress Lisa Raye and I liked the detail in the water and the focus on the eyes. Its meant to be viewed from far away, that way the water looks more realistic.

Sketchin'

A couple sketches I dug up. Both done in Illustrator. Enjoy...

My Take on "Portrait of Frau Isabel Styler-Tas 1945", by Salvador Dali

I did my own rendition of a piece by one of my favorite artists, Salvador Dali. I did it in Adobe Illustrator back in 2005. I'd like to add more detail but its not absolutely necessary. I just think I made the skin look a little too shiny, like a Hype Williams video. I like it though, and yes that was me with hair. I look angry...

Barcode Internet Cafe

Barcode Internet Cafe is a cafe with an extensive (and overpriced) dessert, soup and snack menu where you can surf the web free of intrusive marketing ads (boo on you Starbucks!). There are plenty of outlets to keep your laptop juiced up or you can book a computer for a small fee if you don't have one. If you sign up for a membership, you are entitled to great savings coupons and dibs on the computer lounge, you might even get a free bagel here or there! Barcode Internet Cafe is located in Old Town Pasadena and will be open for business this summer. If this sounds too good to be true, its because it is!