More lessons from Frida....

Most of you who know me know Frida (my dog and constant companion for the last 11 years) is very ill. She has cancer with numerous tumors through-out her body. We (her doc and I) made the decision that chemo or other extraordinary measures to extend her life would not enhance her quality of life and so we are in the period of waiting and decline.

When we can, Frida and I spend the day together (like today) just hanging out, working on home-based projects, watching TV or listening to music together. I thought today, as we were sharing a breakfast burrito that I'd like another picture of her (although I have hundreds.)

As you can see, Frida made her wishes understood! After the first picture, she very carefully stood up, turned around and put her back end to the lenses :)

Ok...so do we want painful moments of our life recorded as we're living them? Do we want a photo taken when we first get out of bed? Do we want a candid shot as we lay dying?

I'm sorry, Frida...what will I ever do without your wisdom and companionship.

Gallery Talk - Bauhaus Images

 

Muskegon Community College gallery show feature three photographers...myself, LeeAnn Frame and David Myers. Here is the accompanying movie...

Branding

What is branding? Why is it important? How do you do it?

For a new graphic designer entering the job market, branding can mean a difference between getting a job...or not. It can mean you get the work you like to do...or not. Creating a brand for you or your business can mean you have a good understanding of your own strengths, interests and goals...or not.

As we look at the process of creating a brand, we'll begin developing YOUR brand as well...and in the process develop a visual identity system for your use in promoting you and your portfolio :)

First the definition...click on the link
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/branding.html
Read it...be ready to discuss in our first class meeting.

Link to portfolio...

Trip to Germany

Meanness in relationships

Mean behavior has no place in my (or anyone's life.) However, I continue to see it in class and in the world in general. As long as I see it, I'll continue to comment on it since I find it so abhorrent!

Enclosed is a link to an article about dealing with mean behavior. My opinion...what goes around, comes around. Let's all practice behavior that we'd like coming to us ;)

Keep it Simple Silly...

I thought this was a great example of less is more in a logo...what do you think?