Images of Elegance

So, I finally got around to doing another art book. I had one - "Exposed", still have I should say, and just didn't do anything with it. I hit whatever 'writers' block' is for artists. Artists' block, if you will. Then I got this book - "Images of Elegance", and started thinking about what elegance is, and what portrays elegance. Now, my mom raised me well - on old black and white movies where the women were true 'ladies' and the men were gentlemen and still knew how to dance. One of my all time favorite actresses is Audrey Hepburn -she exudes beauty and grace. When I think of the word 'elegance', her image pops into my head. And not just because of her appearance, but she was a very down-to-earth, sweet, authentic person. She loved deeply, and cared for the weary - her work in Africa paved the way for a lot of the work that is being done today. She was a truly amazing woman. And so, I decided to make an homage to her for this book. Here it is:
I'm really pleased with how it turned out. I used a technique where you take a Blender Pen and transfer an image that has been photocopied onto another surface. I wanted it to have the feel of an old black and white movie.

Here are the quotes that are on the page -

Top Center:
"Audrey sensed very early in her life and career that self-worth based on fame and beauty is very short-lived, and so she remained forever herself - realistic, aware, and caring." -Robert Wolders

Bottom Left:
"I never thought I'd land in pictures with a face like mine." - Audrey Hepburn

Bottom Right:
"She has authentic charm. Most people simply have nice manners." - Alfred Lunt (director)

My Life's Soundtrack

This is really cool. Please post this in your own journal and make sure you tell me when you've done this one, because I want to read them. Have fun

So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc.)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie about the songs (they can be funny if you just leave them)

Opening Credits: "No One Mourns The Wicked" - Wicked Soundtrack (no joke!)

Waking Up: "Stable Song" - Death Cab For Cutie

First Day of School: "On To Bethlehem" - Vigilantes of Love

Falling in Love: "State of the Union" - Rise Against (yes, such a romantic song)

Fight Scene: "Evenstar" - Lord of the Rings Soundtrack

Breaking Up: "Come to Me Reprise" - Waterdeep

Getting Back Together: "This Is How We Do It" - Montell Jordan (yikes! gettin' a little steamy in here!)

Prom: "A Million Ways" - OK Go

Secret Love: "Inaudible Melodies" - Jack Johnson

Life: "O Come Let Us Adore Him" - Matt Redman

Mental Breakdown: "Community Song" - Josh Garrels

Driving: "Take My Life" - Chris Tomlin

Flashback: "You Are A Child of Mine" - Mark Schultz

Partying: "Wicked Web" - Waterdeep

Happy Dance: "The Blower's Daughter" - Damien Rice (yes, this makes me want to get down and put my groove on)

Regretting: "Wholly Yours" - David Crowder Band

Long Night Alone: "Silent Night" - Over the Rhine (good pick - the way OTR sings this is quite mournful)

Wedding: "Everything'll Be Alright" - Joshua Radin (I know it will be)

Birth of Child: "Back To The Ground" - Jamie Cullum

Final Battle: "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" - Jet

Death Scene: "Jesus Wants To Save Christians" - Rob Bell (kind of a long death scene considering this is a sermon ;) )

Funeral Song: "Pump Up The Volume" - MARRS (yes! I always wanted my funeral to be a dance party!)

Ending Credits: Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) - The Beatles