365- December 31st

2011 "Best OF"

As usual, my favorites for the year 2011!

Music:

1, Rio- Hey Marseilles

2.  Ready to Start- Arcade Fire

3. Furr- Blitzen Trapper

4. Fake Empire- The National

5. The Mending of the Gown- Sunset Rubdown

6. Odessa- Caribou

7. Never Hear Surfer Music Again- Free Blood

8. Wreckin’ Bar- The Vaccines

9. Enzymes- Freelance Whales

10. Like a G6- Far East Movement

11. Who’s That Chick?- David Guetta ft. Rihanna

12. With You- Crystal Fighters

13. Firework- Katy Perry

14. Higher- Taio Cruz

15. Young Blood- The Naked and the Famous

16. United Provineces of India- Cornershop

17. Damn These Vampires- The Mountain Goats

18. Elevator- Sky Ferreira

19. Alligator Sky- Owl City

20. The Painter- I’m from Barcelona

21. Party Rock Anthem- LMFAO

22. I’m Stranded- The Saints

23. Shake it Out- Florence + the Machine

24. The Rhythm of the Night- Corona

25. Don’t Stop (Color on the Wall)- Foster the People

26. The Black Bird- Los Campesionos!

27. The Symphony- Snow Patrol

28. Minds Without Fear ft. Vishal & Shekhar- Imogen Heap

29. Suck on my ID- Reptar

30. Junk of the Heart- The Kooks

TV

I ventured into some Aussie and New Zealand TV this year and I am so glad I did.

Still watching: HIMYM, Castle, Bones, The Big Bang Theory, House, Chuck, Doctor Who, Merlin, Misfits, Primeval, Downton Abbey, & Raising Hope

New favs: White Collar, Fringe, Packed to the Rafters, The Almighty Johnsons, Shameless (UK), Miranda, Hart of Dixie, & New Girl

Movies

I fell short of my 365 movies by 145, whoop, but in my defense. I was a full time student, and I took three classes over the summer break. Next year?

Favorite 2011 releases: Arthur Christmas, Fright Night, Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides, Super 8, Paul, Hanna, Rango, & Killing Bono

Favorite older releases: Back to the Future I & II, Rebecca, Ponyo, Good Will Hunting, L’Illsionniste, Tamara Drewe, True Grit, Starter for 10, Cario Time & Jab We Met,

Wish I could have seen: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Decoy Bride, Dirty Girl, Parked, Albatross & The Descendants    

365- December 30th

The Family Photo Series: Advanced Photo Finial

   

   

When we die we leave a mark in the memories of those we leave behind. While most of the time these memories are emotional, those burned in our brains, often times these are physical. I am exploring the memories my great-grandfather left behind in the photos he took. Although we don’t have the same blood, he is still an important person in my past and his experiences have helped to form my own personal history. The use of self-portraiture is necessary, and the combination of the past and the present help to create my future. This work is designed to make you question your own family memories and the role they play in your life.

365- December 2nd

At the Brooklyn Museum of Art. 

Just an Observation

Once I was told I could not draw, and that I shouldn't be bothered to try. It nagged at me recently (for other reasons too long to get into) for awhile before I realized.... I can draw. It's abstracted a bit, and sometime my lines aren't straight, but I draw what I intend to draw. I'm not saying I'm brilliant, but I don't draw stick figures. The point is, now that I've been working on this 365 project for over six months now I can see a huge difference in my skills. I draw a bit straighter, occasional the perspective is right, and most of all I enjoy it. The only person who can't draw is Hermione Granger! (Get the reference? No? No?)

365- November 28th

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365- November 25th

Thanksgiving

Went up to visit my Aunt for Thanksgiving. I got permission to take photos in the basement:

my late uncle was a hunter so there are plenty of skulls about

My aunts lab, she's very protective and will literal be right behind you when you turn around

my cousins little boy

Yeah Holga! I've been itching to take some more photos with it for awhile.

Up in the mountains....

365- November 22nd

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365- November 16th

365: November 15th

Lost

Feeling lost is easy. Everything is forces itself upon your mind. You aren't always yourself, or who you feel you are.

We live by social standards, social morals. You are your environment, your social standing, your family, your race, your lifestyle. It isn't right and often you wonder how its even possible to be someone, someone different from someone else.

I still can't say this is me. This is me at the complete essence of myself.

But it isn't always such a burden, we can't just come into this world with no influence. We need to learn to grow, to feel, and without a basic understanding of something it isn't possible for any of this.

To to find yourself somewhere is not a short journey but one of a lifetime.

365: November 10th

I get distracted easily:

Sketching during a panel discussion. 

365: November 8th

Last night I dreamt I was living in a English Manor house and there was this tiny little cobra living in the cupboard. I also had my BFA review today. Hmmm....

365: November 7th

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365: November 6th

I am Me.

I am me. An American Mutt who has roots in Germany, Norway, England, and even in the soil of this country. I come from the sea, when my ancestors sailed here looking for a better life. From those who fought for our country in the white and navy blue. From teachers and artists, housewives and immigrants, this is the blood that runs through my veins, and I am proud of this.

365: November 2nd

Freak Snow Storm

Some photos from the freak snow storm that hit my neck of the woods this weekend:

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365: October 21st

Goofy Self Portraits.

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There isn't really a point to this series. Just having fun acting out some of my favorite movies.