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Biosphere Consciousness

Good morning to you all! I have really been trying to take both my life and my art to new, interesting, and rewarding places in the past few months, and this comic on Biosphere Awareness is the perfect project to accompany that idea. I was lucky enough to take one of Dr. David Steiling's comic classes again this semester, and the final project was to create an 8 page tablet comic based on biosphere awareness.

Check out these links to learn a little bit more about this, it's important!

Jeremy Rifkin TED talk

Huffington Post

In my comic I chose to explore the connections between human development, and our interaction with the universe outside of ourselves paired with our inner spark. The format is as you see above: beginning at the top and scrolling vertically downwards. 

I would love to hear your thoughts about the comic or topic in general, don't hesitate!

I will leave you for now with a thought from Dr. Wayne Dyer:

"The promise is definite that if you are shameless in your imprudence in assuming that you already have that which your senses deny, it shall be given unto you--YOUR DESIRE SHALL BE ATTAINED."

It's been awhile since I have made a more-involved-than-usual poster. I had a great time spending part of an afternoon making this flier for a program that Natalie Andrewson and I are pulling together for this coming Sunday. If you are a Ringling student, be sure to take this opportunity to rid your belongings of clutter you don't need and make some moolah. The garage sale was a tremendous success last year!

Guys, it's almost summer and I am so excited about everything that it is bringing my way. I hope the same for you!

I FINALLY created a successful drawing of Jessica!

I was lucky enough to spend this last weekend in New York City, where I sketched the above image. I am also so happy to announce that I am now a certified IntenSati Leader! This is a really exciting new development in my life, and I can't wait to see where the combination of art, illustration, community and health will take me.

While in NYC I stayed with Julie, a super sassy woman who welcomed me into her home. As a thank you I painted this portrait of her puppy, who is now my best friend. 

That being said, don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested in having a portrait done of your dog. Well, cats and whatever too, but especially dogs since they are the best. :>

And lastly, this is probably one of my favorite exaggerated sketches I have ever done. Maybe you have seen him around.

Little Girl Hair

Remember that preview from a few weeks ago? Well my dames and gents, here is the finished product and I am proud to announce that it has been selected for the 2012 Best of Ringling Exhibition.

"Little Girl Hair" is dedicated to all the fabulous 4 and 5 year old fashionistas that I get to spend my Wednesday mornings with. They are more savvy and stylish than I am. 

And of course, FLORAL FOREVER.

Ok last thing, I am now on Pinterest! If you are interested, you can see my boards at http://pinterest.com/alliedoe/

Now go and make it a glorious day :)

Hamidullah

A recently completed portrait for the memory project [check our more info here].

This boy's name is Hamidullah, I unfortunately don't know much more about him than that, but my piece will be sent to him this summer. I chose to do a portrait of Hamidullah because although he is just a teenager, I find his features quite striking and distinct. 

Graphite and gouache are the materials used to complete this piece, and I am perfectly happy with the way it turned out.

Sketcheez

Real life is happening RIGHT NOW. Don't forget!