Flagler Illustration

The students this semester did some top notch work for my class, Illustration 325. 

Here’s 2 fine examples of the work from an assignment for Editorial/Story illustration.

I choose the Aesop’s Fables as the story content because they are 2000 years old and still relevant and in the public domain so we won’t have any copyright issues should the work be published later.

Stuff like this never gets old in my opinion and the students gave it a nice fresh coat of paint. 

- Brett Waller, Adjunct Professor of Art

Design students complete service-learning project with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida

Summer Camp Designers (from left to right) - Pat Fallon,
Marina Harvey, Sara Pulsifer, Casmine Brown and Leah Frye

During the spring semester, students in two sections of Design Methodologies had the opportunity to create promotional material for four different fundraising events to benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (BGCNF).

Flagler students judging artwork
by BGC members

While visiting the local club in St. Augustine, students learned about the organization’s mission and curriculum. They also were invited to judge various types of artwork created by members ages 6 to 18 for the regional fine arts competition. This field trip helped students gain a better understanding of the impact that the BGC programs have on their members.

Fundraising is a vital part of the success and reach of The Boys & Girls Clubs as 95% of their budget comes from private and corporate donors. After discussing fundraising goals and design needs with the Director of Development, Darby Stubberfield, each student was assigned to an event. They conducted design research and developed concepts for an event logo, promotional poster, save-the-date postcard, and digital banner ad. 

Students presented final logos and campaigns to the development staff, including Ms. Stubberfield, Patricia Thornton and Katherine Lovatt. They were "extremely pleased" with the presentations and had a hard time narrowing it down. After much deliberation, BGCNF chose designs by Leah Frye, Emily Holland, Alana Littman, and Cesar Sanchez-Cariello.

Ms. Frye, a sophomore, graphic design major from Jacksonville, Fl., created material to encourage people to support the BGCNF Summer Camp. Marina Harvey, Pat Fallon, Sara Pulsifer and Casmine Brown also presented strong campaigns for this event.

Ms. Holland, a sophomore, graphic design major from Stuart, Fl., created material for an Evening in Wine Country. Other students working on this event included Mitch Oliveira, Emma Behringer, Taylor Friedhof, Michelle Linteris and Kiara Sanchez. 

Ms. Littman, a sophomore, graphic design major from New Smyrna Beach, Fl., created material to promote the Steak & Steak Dinner & Auction, one of BGCNF's largest fundraising events. Kailey Deason, Sam Christiansen, Alex Guth, Cami McCall, Marlena Lomonaco and Stephanie Sorensen also produced design options for this event.

Mr. Sanchez-Cariello, a sophomore, graphic design major from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl., created material that will be used to promote the BGCNF Holiday Toy Drive. Seven other designers worked on this event, including Bernadette Januska, Chelsea Cutlip, Kristin Duke, Caitlin Ogburn,  Kristi Nelson, Lisa Pascucci and Marissa Donnelly.

The instructor, Natalie Stephenson, said, “I’m so thankful for the opportunity that The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida gave our students. I truly believe that the students and our community partner had a mutually beneficial experience.”

Students presenting logo concepts during the field trip. From left to right -
Kristi Nelson, Marissa Donnelly, Caitlin, Ogburn, Lisa Pascucci, Kristin Duke,
Chelsea Cutlip, Bernadette Januska, Cesar Sanchez-Cariello.

After final presentations, one student commented, “This was my favorite project of the year!  We were working in the ‘real’ world with a client who provided specific requirements we had to meet.  I loved the experience!”

Design students partner with The Boys & Girls Club

 

Last semester, students in Design Methodologies did some amazing work with THE PLAYERS Championship Boys & Girls Club of St. Augustine. They created promotional material for two different fundraising events to benefit The Club here in St. Augustine—a Rock & Rock Bash and a Golf Classic. During a meeting with The Club’s community liaison, Jennifer Tesori, students learned about the organization’s needs, and then designed an event logo, poster, postcard, and digital banner ad. 

Design students that worked on the Golf Classic - (from left to right) Kayla Immel, Beth Kirk, Shelby O'Connor, Breanna Berry, Whitney Little, Katie Provenza, Allison Walsh

Design students that worked on the Rock & Roll Bash - (from left to right) Yaqi Huang, Katie Evans, Mallory, Bielecki, Keith Lowe, Chris Desrosiers, James Mattson

The class went on a field trip to The Club and gave final presentations there. After thoroughly reviewing each campaign, the ‘client’ chose to use Allison Walsh’s design for the Golf Classic and James Mattson’s design for the Rock & Roll Bash.

Mattson is a graphic design major from Concord, MA.

“This service-learning project is just one example of how design can be used to ‘do good’ in the community,” said Natalie Stephenson. “We were able to partner talented design students with a great organization that had a true need for creative services. Students gained valuable experience communicating with our client and developing empathy with stakeholders—stuff that’s hard to simulate in the classroom.” 

Walsh is a graphic design major from Kennesaw, GA.

In addition to the designs shown above, several other campaigns were highly regarded by our client. For example, Keith Lowe's vintage concept for the Rock & Roll bash was solid, and Katie Provenza was a strong contender for the Golf Classic.

Keith Lowe - Designer

Katie Provenza - Designer

The Director of Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida attended the final presentations. She was thoroughly impressed with the students’ work and wanted to continue the partnership. This semester, students in Design Methodologies will be designing promotional material for four regional fundraising events.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

Starting the month on the 24th through December 2, 2012, Folio Weekly a local new publication is hosting their annual Invitational Artist Exhibition. The exhibition is comprised of 50 local artists and this year they selected two Flagler BFA students, Brianna Angelakis and Denise Liberi. Along side them Folio Weekly also selected Leslie Robinson and Patrick Moser. The Flagler College Art Department would like to congratulate them on their accomplishment and encourage all to attend the opening event which is on August 24th at The Joan Wellhouse and Martin Stein, Sr. Gallery!

For more information please check out their website:

http://www.cummer.org/programs-events/calendar-of-events/folio-weekly-invitational-artist-exhibition

New York Study Abroad 2012

This past spring semester we were fortunate enough to make another study abroad trip to New York City! One of our stops was at The Whitney Museum of American Art for their Biennial show. They recently posted this video on the website under Nicole Eisenman. The night the students attended, there was a free, to the public, figure drawing session. Some of the students got to participate in the event! In the video, you can see Professor Sara Pedigo, students Rachel De Cube and Ryan Tempro!

Call for submissions - video art works + short films

The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum in conjunction with the Flagler Film Festival is seeking short films and video art works by students to be screened during the Film Festival on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the museum.  This screening will be free and open to the public.

Entries should be between 2 and 5 minutes total running time, no longer than 10 minutes max.  The deadline to submit work is Wednesday, January 11, 2011 by 4pm, but we would prefer to receive submissions by Wednesday, December 14.  Please submit your work on a DVD to Julie Dickover, Museum Director, at the museum or in her mailbox, or email a link to jdickover@flagler.edu.

Please contact Julie Dickover at 826-8530 or jdickover@flagler.edu with any questions.

FloArts exhibit opening | StAugustine.com

FloArts exhibit opening | StAugustine.com

October 2011


Florida School of the Arts presents exhibition for local artists Moser, Myhre and Maycumber

As part of the visiting artist series, Florida School of the Arts will present a gallery exhibition for local artists and Flagler College colleagues Patrick Moser, Loren Myhre and Russell Maycumber. The exhibit will open with a reception on Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery located on St. Johns River State College’s Palatka campus. 


According to Florida School of the Arts Gallery Coordinator Sarah Alexander, the exhibit will include paintings, drawings and sculptures which can be described as playful, inventive and unexpected. The works include themes such as death and parenthood, meaning and the human experience, and limitations. “The artists manage to tackle serious themes with an attitude of somewhat comical naivete, thereby transcending their own limitations,” Alexander said. 


An associate professor of painting and drawing at Flagler College, Patrick Moser describes his recent works as “something about being a child, a father, seeing death and trying to play past it.” His works have been published in periodicals such as the National Forum Magazine, New American Paintings, and the Sarasota Arts Review, and can be found in collections from New York to Sarasota. 


Loren Myhre is an adjunct art professor at Flagler College. Myhre said his recent paintings and sculptures have revolved around a series of rules and boundaries established in the creation of the works. “Predetermined shapes, materials and color dictate my practice and challenge how one can find invention within limited means,” said Myhre. “The outcome in the work is not reductive, but rather reflects restraint and resists garnish.” His works can be found in private collections from Las Vegas to New York.


Flagler College art faculty member and alumnus Russell Maycumber said he is attracted to the simplicity of drawing and makes things in an effort to understand himself. “I think I am looking for a dialog, a sounding board,” said Maycumber. “For me, a brush and water-based carbon black ink are a very natural choice for finding that place where images can quickly build into conversations.” He has exhibited in galleries in north Florida and Seattle, Washington. 


The exhibit will be on display through November 10, 2011. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gallery exhibits are free and open to the public.
Florida School of the Arts is part of the academic and administrative structure of SJR State and awards the two-year associate degree in the following areas of study: fine art, graphic design, dance (ballet and contemporary), production/design, acting and musical theatre. The School serves the entire state of Florida. Admission is based on an audition or portfolio review, an interview with the faculty and admission to SJR State. 


Students produce and perform in approximately four visual arts exhibitions and 10 performances each year. For more information about Florida School of the Arts call (386) 312-4300 or visit online at floarts.org. 


PHOTO CAPTIONS:
“Under Sky Under Road,” by Patrick Moser. Moser and his Flagler College colleagues will exhibit their works at Florida School of the Arts located on the Palatka campus of St. Johns River State College. An opening reception will be held Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through November 10.

An untitled work by Loren Myhre

“Pando,” by Russell Maycumber