Saturday, January 30, 2010
Veronica, the gift that keeps on giving.
Here's some fun, Victorian inspired stuff I did for Forever 21 that's in stores and online right now! Pretty, pretty.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
This time last year...
Last year's X-mas card, en retard.
(BTW, that's belated not retarded!)
So you have something to look forward to:
(BTW, that's belated not retarded!)
So you have something to look forward to:
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Here we go again...
I haven't painted anything in a while and figured it was about time.
They all start out this way....
My cat is always vigilant. Well, except perhaps here.
I always get a little apprehensive at this point.
Mixing& using navy blue : there's a first time for everything.
More progress to come!
They all start out this way....
My cat is always vigilant. Well, except perhaps here.
I always get a little apprehensive at this point.
Mixing& using navy blue : there's a first time for everything.
More progress to come!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Playing Favorites (Word...to your...mother?)
Some favorite prints from the past, all wordy and whatnot.
(Oh, and about L-O-V-E. Yikes!)
(Oh, and about L-O-V-E. Yikes!)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Augustana T-shirts
A couple of months ago I was contacted by Augustana to work on some t-shirt designs for their upcoming summer tour with Counting Crows and Michael Franti & Spearhead. Despite never having listened to the band, I jumped at the chance of working with a national act (featured on "Gossip Girl," I'd been told. OMFG.)
The theme of the tour was old-time medicine show/revival/circus and the band wanted designs that would appeal to the middle-aged concert goer as well as younger fans. The following is what panned out:
The theme of the tour was old-time medicine show/revival/circus and the band wanted designs that would appeal to the middle-aged concert goer as well as younger fans. The following is what panned out:
Monday, May 25, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
6 months of updates!
Well, as you can tell I've been pretty M.I.A. Why, you ask? Mostly due to the fact that by the time I get home from work, and after 8 hours at a computer, I don't exactly want to think of, let alone, sit in front of a computer. Where does this leave the blog? Severely neglected. So, here, without further ado, six months worth of updates, chronologically:
DECEMBER
I was asked to design the official holiday tote bag for Forever 21. Basically, if you made a purchase at Forever 21 during the holiday season, instead of being packed in gift boxes, all gifts were packed in our wildly popular eco-totes. Nifty! Complete with free tissue! Lots of it! Enough to render the good you're doing by using an eco-tote obsolete!
Then I designed some some prints for jammy-jams!
Note to self: Never use that terminology again. EVER. File away with the following terms: chillax, home skillet.
But yeah, PAJAMAS are the JAM. (but plaids are a pain to design!)
I got to see a project I completed when I first began working at Forever 21 hit the shelves then end up being featured on the Forever 21 website.
I wear my sunglasses at night; you should too. PEER PRESSURE! JUST DO IT!
JANUARY
In January a bunch of prints I created for our lingerie/loungewear lines dropped into stores and I achieved my first complete sell-through (which means the product sold out and warranted a re-order. YAY!)
The bestseller:
Honorable unmentionables:
FEBRUARY
People Magazine selected my Cameo Panty to include in a Valentine's Day gift guide feature. Totally neat!
More Valentine's Day stuff:
MARCH
Neon! (and another nod on the website)
APRIL
Totes! TOTALLY!
And bestsellers too!
MAY
Designed this print for a teeny-weeny bikini! It was super tricky figuring out the repeat on this one, but ultimately, everything worked out...yeah.
Well, those are all the product updates I have at the moment. Tomorrow's installment will get personal! Projects, that is!
DECEMBER
I was asked to design the official holiday tote bag for Forever 21. Basically, if you made a purchase at Forever 21 during the holiday season, instead of being packed in gift boxes, all gifts were packed in our wildly popular eco-totes. Nifty! Complete with free tissue! Lots of it! Enough to render the good you're doing by using an eco-tote obsolete!
Then I designed some some prints for jammy-jams!
Note to self: Never use that terminology again. EVER. File away with the following terms: chillax, home skillet.
But yeah, PAJAMAS are the JAM. (but plaids are a pain to design!)
I got to see a project I completed when I first began working at Forever 21 hit the shelves then end up being featured on the Forever 21 website.
I wear my sunglasses at night; you should too. PEER PRESSURE! JUST DO IT!
JANUARY
In January a bunch of prints I created for our lingerie/loungewear lines dropped into stores and I achieved my first complete sell-through (which means the product sold out and warranted a re-order. YAY!)
The bestseller:
Honorable unmentionables:
FEBRUARY
People Magazine selected my Cameo Panty to include in a Valentine's Day gift guide feature. Totally neat!
More Valentine's Day stuff:
MARCH
Neon! (and another nod on the website)
APRIL
Totes! TOTALLY!
And bestsellers too!
MAY
Designed this print for a teeny-weeny bikini! It was super tricky figuring out the repeat on this one, but ultimately, everything worked out...yeah.
Well, those are all the product updates I have at the moment. Tomorrow's installment will get personal! Projects, that is!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Les Blanks at Silverlake Lounge
I'm not even going to go into how ridiculously difficult it was to get this completed.
One computer crash, and consequent reinstalling of Adobe CS 2, two trips to Fed-Ex Office plus one to Michelle's house, and a night of no sleep, it's finally done. Behind schedule, but completed. But honestly, Les Blanks is awesome and totally worth the technological Calvary I endured.
One computer crash, and consequent reinstalling of Adobe CS 2, two trips to Fed-Ex Office plus one to Michelle's house, and a night of no sleep, it's finally done. Behind schedule, but completed. But honestly, Les Blanks is awesome and totally worth the technological Calvary I endured.
Monday, January 26, 2009
AlphaCult Painting & Miscellaneous News
Here's my piece from Asia's "Girls Poo Flowers" show.
"Wildwood Flower"
6.5x10
Mixed Media
If you don't get a chance to check it out in person, there is a slide show of the exhibit posted on AlphaCult's website, or you can check it out by clicking HERE.
In other news, one of my prints will be featured in next week's issue of People Magazine in a Valentine's Day themed spread.
"Wildwood Flower"
6.5x10
Mixed Media
If you don't get a chance to check it out in person, there is a slide show of the exhibit posted on AlphaCult's website, or you can check it out by clicking HERE.
In other news, one of my prints will be featured in next week's issue of People Magazine in a Valentine's Day themed spread.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Represent!
This Saturday, January 10th, I'll be showing alongside friends and fellow classmates as a part of Asia Eng's "Girls Poo Flowers" solo show at Alphacult. C'mon out if you fancy!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Your sex is on fire.
Apparently. If only.
Seriously though? My latest offering through Forever 21. One of the trickier prints I've worked on.
Seriously though? My latest offering through Forever 21. One of the trickier prints I've worked on.
Monday, November 3, 2008
It's never too early...
...to start brainstorming Christmas card concepts. Last holiday season, a lucky 30 or so of you were treated to one of these babies:
This holiday I think I'll take a more hand-drawn approach.
If anyone is interested in receiving an extra special holiday greeting from me please forward your address to v_rodrigues_lima@yahoo.com.
Don't worry, I don't live in a cabin, nor do I have easy access to highly explosive materials.
This holiday I think I'll take a more hand-drawn approach.
If anyone is interested in receiving an extra special holiday greeting from me please forward your address to v_rodrigues_lima@yahoo.com.
Don't worry, I don't live in a cabin, nor do I have easy access to highly explosive materials.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Les Blanks at the Echo Curio
Bound to be a sonic assault. The magnitude of this bill is gonna make my brain Rodney King.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Sweet, glorious capitalism.
Wear your affiliation on your shoulder. My latest crop of eco-totes at Forever 21.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The Voyeurs/The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra/The Hectors at Que Sera
A solid night of music in the LBC, another variation on theme.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Some fun stuff that went nowhere...
Some retro-inspired hang tags for your perusal. I'm pretty much on-board anything vintage, so illustrating this project was a dream. :)
Thursday, September 18, 2008
The News (minus the Huey)
I tend not to get too personal on this blog; I'm not very self-indulgent (except for the art-making bit) and I find it hard to talk about myself and even harder to think that anyone cares to hear/read what I say/write, but despite all this, I bear news.
The last few months, work-wise, have been good to me. All the accessories/paper goods/textiles I've designed while at Forever 21 are best-sellers (as in most of these products have no less than an 85% sell-through on average.) The peace tote I designed sold out both online and in-store, and a second delivery has been ordered due to how high demand is. The matryoshka tote started off shaky and picked up steam. All of it is a little (a lot) surreal, so much so that a few weeks ago I was waiting to get in to the Rose Bowl Flea Market when I saw a neo-folkie with the aforementioned tote slung over her shoulder. So, so weird.
PSUEDO-BUMMER ALERT: So, I realize that as a commercial art-maker, I'm pretty faceless. Most, if not all the people who buy what I've designed will never know my name, but somehow, (surprisingly) I feel satisfied enough that it's rendered a non-issue. Bittersweet, yes.
As is apparent by the last few posts, I've been doodling for a few local bands. In a word? Gratifying. Over the past few months I've been lucky enough to meet a few creative/passionate folks who have taken a chance on me and for that I'm glad/thankful/honored/indebted. I believe firmly in schools of mutual help and there's nothing better than creative folks helping each other in turn.
Lastly, there's talk of inclusion in a few gallery shows, one being in conjunction with fellow alumni as part of Asia Eng's solo show at Alphacult in January. Excitement!
That's it for now kids! I promise a less text-laden post next time. Scout's honor.
The last few months, work-wise, have been good to me. All the accessories/paper goods/textiles I've designed while at Forever 21 are best-sellers (as in most of these products have no less than an 85% sell-through on average.) The peace tote I designed sold out both online and in-store, and a second delivery has been ordered due to how high demand is. The matryoshka tote started off shaky and picked up steam. All of it is a little (a lot) surreal, so much so that a few weeks ago I was waiting to get in to the Rose Bowl Flea Market when I saw a neo-folkie with the aforementioned tote slung over her shoulder. So, so weird.
PSUEDO-BUMMER ALERT: So, I realize that as a commercial art-maker, I'm pretty faceless. Most, if not all the people who buy what I've designed will never know my name, but somehow, (surprisingly) I feel satisfied enough that it's rendered a non-issue. Bittersweet, yes.
As is apparent by the last few posts, I've been doodling for a few local bands. In a word? Gratifying. Over the past few months I've been lucky enough to meet a few creative/passionate folks who have taken a chance on me and for that I'm glad/thankful/honored/indebted. I believe firmly in schools of mutual help and there's nothing better than creative folks helping each other in turn.
Lastly, there's talk of inclusion in a few gallery shows, one being in conjunction with fellow alumni as part of Asia Eng's solo show at Alphacult in January. Excitement!
That's it for now kids! I promise a less text-laden post next time. Scout's honor.
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