Monday Mantra, etc.

Hype

This blog is somewhat of a "wild promise" to myself. I started it because I wanted to chronicle my life as a student, an "artistpreneur", daughter, sister, etc. However, I sorely underestimated the amount of time I would spend chained to this laptop, staring at an InDesign file, praying that the two cups of coffee [I likely downed] would carry me through the evening - or, at least, keep my eyes open until class. Honestly, it's been a wild 15 weeks, but I wouldn't give it up for anything. (Besides maybe a good night's sleep and a regular paycheck...just kidding...but not really.) 

Having said this, I thought I'd share a glimpse into this weird world I've been living in -- below are a few projects I've been working on (all of which are still in the comp stage.) 

1. Whiskey Bottle - brand, label, etc. 

PS: It's apple juice.

2. I developed the concept and brand for a "paper florist" who uses [solely] recycled papers to create arrangements, bouquets, and the like. 

3. And then there was the desk calendar I did at 3:00 AM. 

4. My favorite projects as of late - a line of organic soap.

The last project will forever make me smile as it reminds me that my boyfriend, Jeff, is a patient saint who must love me very much. Long story short, bar soap doesn't melt - it cooks, and then expands (like a marshmallow in a microwave). I learned this the hard way; and if it weren't for Jeff - this project would have ended with me crying on the kitchen floor, covered in pink food coloring and soap residue. Again, he is a saint - and I thank god for his degree in biology every day. 

So, that's it. That's what I've been up to recently. To quote a friend, "my life has been devoured by art" - or, something like it - and I hereby promise to post with a bit more consistency.

Happy Monday, all.  Here's to a great week - -