Advanced Chiropractic Concepts -Office Mural

Dr. Tommy Johnson, owner of Advanced Chiropractic Concepts in Chino Hills, California, has asked me to paint the Roman Colesium on the curved wall in his new office. After asking myself why I didn't think of that, I went to his office and took some photos. I wanted to make some "simulations" of what the mural would look like. This makes it easier for both of us, because you can talk about an idea all you want, but to have it visually represented means that everyone is on the same page, and when you agree or disagree, you're starting and compromising over the same tangible image. So for all you curious people out there the pics are below. I don't have a wide enough lens to take the best pics of the office, so I took a bunch and collaged them (digitally). After that I superimposed the coliseum.

Now, this is just the beginning. There are still a lot of things to be determined. What to do with the negative space at the top? Does he want perspective incorporated into the design of the mural (as it is showing right now)? How instense should it be? This mural is depicted pretty lightly, only varying slightly from the current base wall color. The picture could be painted darker, or with more contrast if desired. I will just have to sit down with Dr. Johnson and sort this all out! Will let you know the details...

Sylas Studios New Studio!

The past few months have been hectic, busy, etc. But I now have some great news! I have a studio in Corona. I am also setting up some classes to be offered in the coming weeks, which will be held at the studio. If you are interested in taking a class, please contact me and I will be happy to schedule you in. I included some pictures of my studio so you can all see:

Commision for Advanced Chirpractic Concepts

OK, this has been a long time promised, but I finally located some of the pictures I drew for Dr. Tommy Johnson. He is fascinated by the concept of Leonardo DaVinci's that man is the greatest machine. He uses that as a source of inspiration, and a decorative theme in his practice's office. He commissioned me to make 4 drawings that are done in that old world/red-chalk style. The one shown here is the Pelvis bone (female) cut a I also did drawings of the atlas & axis (bones at the top of the spine which the skull sits on), L1-L5 (lombar spine), and different views of individual vertebrae. I was nervous about it because if it was in the least bit inaccurate the doc would notice before I would. So the drawings had to be perfect. But the pressure's off and he loves them. They are hanging throughout his practice. You can find out more about Dr. Tommy and his practice by visiting his website:

http://www.advancedchiroconcepts.com/CanChiropracticHelpMe.aspx

Hello & Update

Hello Everyone!

So, what have I been doing? I have been taking a class on the business side of art called: GYST (Get your shit together) and is offered By the Pasadena, CA non-profit Side Street Project http://www.sidestreet.org/ in conjunction with the owner of GYST-Ink, which makes organizational software for visual artists. This is a great class, and I would reccommend it to anyone in the visual art industry to get a perspective of the modern practices of the business. In a class disscussing types of venues that can be used to exhibit artist's work, we came 'round to the discussion of Vanity galleries. They offer a "Pay-to-Play" situation. I have had experience with that and shared my account with the class. Well since then, GYST-Ink has added a new blog to their website about bad galleries and art dealers to stay away from. They asked me to write my account down and it has been published as the first article for this blog.

You can read it here: http://gyst-ink.com/blog/?p=177

For any artists out there, I would definately reccommend check out both Gyst's website and sidestreet project's. Even if you don't take a class, they both offer informative articles and resources to help you out.

Palm leaf up close

SO I woke up pretty early on a weekend a few weeks back and just really felt the urge to go outside with my morning tea and draw something. At around 6:30am, it's really bright and sunny, but the birds are still singing, and it's still "moist" outside. So I sat on the steps leading to the upstairs apartment of my neighbor's, and saw this palm leaf through the steps that was backlight by the rising sun. I thought it would be both challenging and fun because it has all these little lines in the leaf, as well it does have an odd shape from this angle.

UnEmployed and loving it.

Hi Everyone,

I'm sure you could tell by the scarecity and randomness of my blog posts that I was a little busy with other stuff. Well after much thought and discussion with the hubby, I have decided to quit my job. I had no idea what exactly that meant until having a few days of not working under my belt. (Tomorrow starts my 2nd week of not working.)

With this new-found time on my hands, I have many projects that I will be working on, including an art fair, an article, and some commisions. Included in that is more dedicated time to sharpen my drawing skills, blogging and other ways of "getting the word out" about myself, and the development of a new concept I have in my head for a series of work. So do not worry, I have not turned into a bum, couch potato, or a housewife.

I want to thank you all for your support and interest and remind that I am available to answer questions or receive comments from you all. I will keep you all informed as more developments happen.

-Jackie

PS. The image below is a self portrait in pencil on white paper. It's about 10 inches in height and 6 across if you include the big fancy signature at the bottom of it.

Graphic Design-H&H Gardening

I did this flyer for my neighbor, Harvey. The economy is definitely hitting hard, and his regular work (construction) is being cut back. But he is taking advantage of the housing market to start a side business, focusing on lawn maintenance for REO properties. However, if you are in the Inland Empire (CA) area, Harvey can also do your yard work, landscaping, and even building custom fences and BBQ's. If you could use his services, please give him a call.