In the Studio is Closing

So every year or so, I get tired of blogging and my posts get much less frequent. And to jump-start my writing, I usually revamp the blog. But recently, I was looking at some iPod Touch apps and came across a blogging site called Tumblr. And it's pretty. And they host mp3s, something which Blogger doesn't. And I can post from my iPod. And did I mention it's pretty?

Anywho, no more posts at this blog. Check out the new one!

Coraline

[EDIT] Need to stop getting my information from second-rate websites. Ahem... Henry Selick.

My dad and half-brother, Max, came to visit me this weekend, and we went to see Coraline in 3D. I have to say, it was pretty much exactly what I expected, which was awesomeness. I've seen just about every Tim Burton film, and this one went above and beyond. Here's a short behind-the-scenes look at how the "costumes" were made for the movie:

GreenPeace

It's been a while since I've done anything creative, despite the fact that I have shop this semester. Most of the work there has been studies in joints and working drawings. However, I am taking a writing class, and we've been tasked with creating a "visual argument," such as an advocacy ad, for the organization of our choice. I chose GreenPeace and created this little drawing:



Now it's onto the 3-page paper that accompanies it, arguing why GreenPeace should use this as an advertisement for their cause. Yay.

Up & Running

KateSteib.com is up and running! Check it out and let me know what you think. I welcome any and all critiques.

M.I.A

Been away for a while, but for good reason. I've finally purchased my domain name, woo! I've been working on my online portfolio, but until it's ready for public eyes, I've got a very fancy construction page for you to look at:

Ta-da!

Picnic

Spent all day finishing up the desk–applying the patina and waxing the finish. Finally got it set up in the Kemper Gallery. Here it is!

More Patina

I've got some pictures for you, my lovelies. I've put patina on one of the bronze end pieces of the Morton Desk. Because that's all we had of the patina stuff, sadly. So I'm going to be a little late to the gallery opening, but fashionably late. About a pint comes in tomorrow, and I'm worried that it won't be enough, but I guess I'll just have to make do. (You can see the original bronze piece on the right, all speckled with black because the patina mixture is in a spray bottle, but the difference between the two is amazing.)



Check out the light burnishing I put on the edges with a brillo pad. It really adds a lot.



Anyway, I should get the other piece done and both waxed by early afternoon, so I'll take my camera and get a few snaps of it in the gallery.