Wednesday, May 20, 2009

A Change In The Weather...



The Royal Me © 2009

You know what's good? When you realize dreams that you didn't know you had (but you did, you just filed them away in the back of your mind. Maybe because you just thought now wasn't the time or perhaps you couldn't figure out how to execute them.) COME TRUE. I am happy to report that from here on out, instead of being a "Graphic Designer" (YUCK, I have always thought those 2 words, just did not FIT with me, EVER) as my current profession, I will now be specializing ONLY in print and pattern design. I will be tackling the world of fabric and intricate detailed ideas with pens and paper and watercolor and india ink and OH MY!

It's nice when you know something works for you, just you. You know?



Monday, May 18, 2009

Goodsh*t: Advice For Sale!




The more expensive things are, the better! Everyone knows that!

Friday, May 15, 2009

Holy Sh*t!: Card Carrying Members Only!




The Royal Me © 2009

I had a request for some business cards. Like I could say no to Deb. And what a better classier way to let loved ones know you are infected?

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Goodsh*t: 4!



Who, WHO (and while I realize this song got waaaaaaay overplayed) doesn't love a little Feist, a little Sesame Street? It's Thursday!

And some totally irrelevant information about myself:

The last person I saw: Everyone there ever could be using NYC's MTA during morning rush hour.
The last person I talked to: The check out lady where I got my yellow split pea soup.
The last thing I bought for someone else: A vintage handkerchief. A belated birthday gift for Le Jeff.
The last song I heard: Kraftwerk's Tour de France
The last movie I saw: 3 o'clock High
The last tv program I watched: Green Wing
The last book I read: Another Bullshit Night in Suck City: A Memoir by Nick Flynn (still need to finish that)
The last time I laughed: This morning. While working with a colleague on some art. We thought we might ACTUALLY wear the garment the art was going on.
The last time I cried: On the plane to Austin. I was so ill I felt bad and cried because I thought the boyfriend wouldn't get to have fun in Texas!!
The last dream I had: I don't even remember. I slept like a rock.
The last thing I ate: Whole wheat toast with avocado, tomato, onion and salt and pepper.
The last thought I had before writing this post: This post prior was too short with just Feist and some muppets.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Holy Sh*t!: It's Kitten Time!

The Royal Me © 2007

A drawing. With Elmer's.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Goodsh*t: Signs, TX








If there's anything Austin should be known for (sans music, food, etc.) I think their signage should be waaaay up on that list. Every SINGLE establishment has type-candy, these are just a few, and can generally be found in the infamous SOCO area.

PS
Can anyone suggest a good camera? I am just noticing how CRAPTASTIC these photos look in comparison. I guess I could photoshop, but that might require more than I am willing to give. I will however shell out $500 for a new camera. Thoughts?

Monday, May 11, 2009

Goodsh*t: I Scream

The Royal Me © 2006


The Royal Me © 2007

Megan Price aka Mr. PS © 2006

A few folks here and there have asked to see what I do at work, so I thought I would share a few things from here on out. I can't share a lot of things I do because the clothing I do designs for has to hit the floors before I can release my ideas! You know, that binding contractual type of stuff. Anyway, while perusing one of my favorite blogs for me, for you I ran across MrPS (Megan Price) and fell into some sugar coated lust with her self screened totes. Like I need anymore bags, but I digress, it had ice cream all over it and well how can I not welcome summer with a little ice cream? I. Scream.

PS
I did those 2 treats for some girlie girl tees.
The first one was done in pen and tracing paper (heavenly textures!) and the second was some full on watercolor!

PPS
Unfortunately ice cream kills my tummy (lactose), but luckily I am a coconut JUNKIE and have been enjoying Purely Decadent's Mint Chocolate Chip. HOLY COCONUTS! It's GOOD!

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Goodsh*t: Austin, Texas





Before I was a New Yorker, I was a Texan!
And I fully intend to get mah "twang" back!

Yawl check back with me now, ya hear? I will have extended my vocabulary in the meantime thought I would list a little Texan Terminology while I'mmatit:

Fixin' - (fix-in). About, when used with to, pronounced "tuh", as in "I'm fixin' tuh go to the game." Or, the whole of the side dishes included with a meal when made plural "fixins", as in "We're havin' turkey and all the fixins."

Big'o
- (big-oh). Big ol', big ole, or big old, as in, "That sure's a big'o truck."

Whole 'nuther - (hole-nuther). A whole other, an indicator of something altogether different, as in "That's a whole 'nuther can o' worms."

Kerr's lyte - (Coor's-Light) Beer. "How's 'bout nother round of Kerr's Lyte?"

Yawl - (You-All) the pronoun of the second person plural "Good to see yawl!"


And of course, a little Waylon and Willie and the boys:



And rest assured, we gonna Honky Tonk when I get back! YEEEEE-HAAAAAW!

Monday, April 20, 2009

Goodsh*t: La Planète Sauvage



Fantastic Planet is.
As they say, "Put it in the Queue".
It's best viewed (heard) in it's original French language.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Goodsh*t: Miso & Ghostpatrol



I have been following Ghostpatrol's work for some time now, now insert Miso. Australian street artitsts: Quiet Adventure. Dark Dreams. Lost/Regained Childhood. Sly Foxes. Happy Tuesday!

PS
Find the whole of the documentary here.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Goodsh*t: Technicolor Dream Spring





These started out as drawings for a shirt or something. These are old. (The green one was inspired by some sheets I had as a kid. I hated them at the time, but now I wish I still had them!) I liked them so well I threw them into illustrator and pumped them full of color. Happy Spring! Can we have some hot weather now?

Monday, April 6, 2009

Holy Sh*t!: The Counterpart

I have a boyfriend. He's rad. My friends even think so. WOW! But I do get a lot of questions as to how I met such fine fella in probably one of the most difficult cities to have a solid relatioship. Well I will tell you: I got him off the internet.

After a year hiatus off of dating and what-not, I took matters into my own hands and joined a few of those dating sites. From the advice of a good friend "It beats meeting dudes in bars", I just said f*ck it. I actually had a really good experience even though I wasn't necessarily comfortable with the idea, a romantic at heart. So I thought I would share my online profile and how I scored! ENJOY!

PS Once he lets me, I will share some of his artwork here and maybe hopefully his architecture and design.


"Occupation:
DesignerPainterLoser

Quirks:
The word or phrase that best describes my personality:
funnypsychosweetbitch does that work?

The best or worst lie I've ever told:
I am from the South, therefore, if you don't like someone you be nice as shit to their face and talk about them when they're gone...

Fill in the blank: _____ is sexy; _____ is sexier.
NO. NOOOOOOO!

My most humbling moment:
Signing up for this shit.

The last thing that made me laugh out loud:
Signing up for this shit.

Ideals:
If I could be anywhere right now:
By the ocean.

If I was given a million dollars:
I would buy a piece of art and invest the rest.

Philosophies:
Five items I can't live without:
camera, tracing paper, paint, bike, friends

25 years from now, I see myself:
retired.

The role religion plays in my life:
none. none at all.

My personal motto or creed:
I beg your pardon! I never promised you a rose garden!

Style:
My personal style:
jeans.

The celebrity I resemble the most:
Gary Busey.

Body art:
Currently designing it, I won't tell you where I am putting it!!!

Favorite item of clothing:
jeans.

Space:
In my bedroom one will find...
paint, cameras, macbook, books, me, no dust.

In my refrigerator one will find...
water.

Pets:
I really want a dog, hmmmm, looking around right now, I am a busy girl, so I am still considering the idea.

Work & Living Environment:
The pace of my life is best described as:
laid back.

What I like - or dislike - about what I do for a living:
I draw unicorns for a living and I just got promoted, so I am pretty happy about that at the moment.

The type of family I come from:
A divided one.

The amount of fame and fortune I've achieved in my life is...
I am quite famous in certain circles...

Interests:
My favorite way to spend a weekend
Ridin' my bike.

If I could take a class on any subject, it would be...
awesome if I could just sit still for that long!

The sports I play, and the sports I watch
I am too competitive, I am not allowed to compete, people get hurt.

My most unusual or impressive skill
I can draw the mirror image of things just by looking at them. I have number dyslexia!

Entertainment:
The last great book I read:
Women, Charles Bukowski Sweet Land Stories, E. L. Doctorow The Portable Dorothy Parker

In my stereo right now, you'll find...
She & Him, Cheeseburger, Yelle and Yacht Rock (reference: Toto, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Hall and Oats. Oooo and i got outfits to match this genre!) And currently, I cannot get enough of Bread.

5 albums I can't live without:
Claude Debussy, Sigur Ros, Paul Simon, The Cure, Old 97s

The best movie I saw this year:
The Donner Party

Movies which spend the most time in my DVD player:
Anything by Simon Pegg i.e. Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, Spaced.

Shows I Tivo (or would)?
NO.

Favorite on-screen sex scene:
you mean besides all the porn I have jamming up my harddrive?

Dating:
Activities I'd enjoy on a date:
Wine.

A date should be planned:
to include wine.

On a first date, I expect:
Wine.

Why You Should Get to Know Me:
I have a bike, I like to ride it and I am an artist/designer so I love making art, seeing art, making fun of art, vandalizing...

The. End.

Also:
I love cooking.
I love painting (currently working on my portfolio, as I would like to pursue an MFA in painting.).
I have a certificate to confirm my 3 years of lady lessons (I have manners and know which forks to use).
I love wine.
I love music.
I love to travel (headed to South Africa in the fall!).
I am from Texas.
I am better than you.

More About What I Am Looking For:

I'm gonna be straight ya'll, if you don't ride bikes, you don't have a job and you can't open the door for me when we hang out, NEXT! No seriously. I work really hard and I play really hard and I would like to meet a dood who can keep the pace and who is clever, funny and confident and has a nice group of friends too. Friends are really important, I got lots of them and they are a big part of my life, so you should definitely be social and outgoing! Also, it would be nice too, if your psychotic ex has already been put away somewhere, I have had enough of the death threats already. And no, I don't want to be in a threesome because "it will be fun" and no, I don't want to snort rails off your ass "you sure?" and no, I don't think collecting clown figurines puts you in touch with your "feminine side". Shit's creepy.

I am also big fan of fashion, so if you are wearing (look down) no and I mean, yea, I know you can change them, but NO PLEATED PANTS. Coaching shorts, yes! I put effort into mah looks, and so should you! When I look mah best, I feel mah best!

PS Using a shoelace from an old pair of chucks and tying it around your head is not sharp-looking nor does it make you outrageous and bohemian in appearance. It's just a dirty string around your head.

Just sayin'

And don't hotlist me bitches! It makes me think you're hesitant! The winking creeps my shit out too!

But, at the end of the day, I just want someone to ride bikes with."







Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Goodsh*t: Topshop

Tomorrow. Finally. 11 AM.
3 floors of utter chaos.
478 Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Friday, March 20, 2009

Goodsh*t: Spring Accoutrements!




So I picked up a few things, was given a few things... for spring.

1. Persol Shades, perhaps it's time to ditch the Ray-Bans?
2. Hermès Scarf by Anne Gavarni 1959 entitled "Champignons". Mine is actually in earthy greens. This was a gift and I should really scan it so the detail is not missed! This has been dubbed my "Old Lady Scarf". The nice thing about Hermès is they include all the details with each scarf so if you have one and lost the card and want to peep the artist try the Hermès Scarf Catalogue!
3. Rebecca Minkoff's Morning After Bag Mini. I buy a hand bag about 1-2 a year. I like things that will last a very long time so I don't mind fitting the bill. (And don't distress about the "mini" this bag is actually about 13"X 7" with lots of pockets and has a very nice print and patterny lining.) (PS. I never EVER pay full price. Let's just say I have gotten quite good at eBay!)
4. Furla Zip Wallet. My friend travels quite a bit and was recently in Italy. She's brought me back a wallet before, so it only made sense to get another! Patent leather magenta zippy wallet! Much like those Comme de Garcon lovelies!

Is it clear I pay more attention to the accoutrements than the actual outfit. Oh yea, you'll find me in jeans and my "Old Lady Scarf".


Thursday, March 12, 2009

Goodsh*t: Typos


I make fonts with my own 2 hands every single day. (Instead of being lazy and posting other people's work I should partake in showboating my own... perhaps soon.) Anyway, I was very happy to find the Periodic Table of Typfaces as I was quite the chemist in high school (who would have guessed horrible at math, genius at chemisty!) and chose only to date chemists/scientists for a good year in college. Hey, we all have our things.

Moving on.

The next is a little ditty from Lure Design, "A Simple Pledge" if you will to NEVER EVER use the most shitastic fonts of all time: Hobo, Papyrus and my most HATED Comic Sans. We aren't permitted to use these at work for fear of getting fired. It's fonts like these that inspire me to design my own. Are you guilty? You know who you are.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Good/Bullsh*t: Twitter


In wasting time!


Make some Ira Glass glasses by Frank Chimero © while you are updating the world with what you're doing right now too!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Happy V-Day Early!

Have a wonderful Valentine's!
I am off to visit some midgets in the midwest!!

PS Every girl LURVES getting flowers! Thanks babe!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Goodsh*t: All The Wrong People Have Self Esteem

If I remember anything at all at college, it was learning about Laurie Rosenwald. Her clever wit and graphic brain babies helped me ditch my initial exposure to graphic design (print, advertising) to do my own thing (print & pattern, print & pattern, using the computer as just a tool, not my as my canvas...). She's a GENIUS commercial artist, I am not. It's nice to have your hero help you to discover your strong points as well as your weak.

PS
It's ALWAYS been my aspiration to combine sassafras with good design and get paid for it. Laurie does it well. No wonder she's my shero.

PPS
Oh duh, the above is her newest publication.

Thursday, January 29, 2009