Mi Alma

Pattern Peek!

2012-01-21T21:48:00.005-05:00

I've been really busy.

Fabric!

2011-12-06T19:46:00.003-05:00

Ahh! It's been a while since I have updated and I haven't been keeping my promise..

Things are going super well over here on the East Coast and especially at Reebok. I am working on some exciting projects and if all goes well I will be able to see my prints on products! Please keep your fingers crossed that my work isn't dropped along the way.. A lot can happen from here on out.

Anyways! Here is a little sneak-peek of some of the prints I have been designing for my own use. Reebok has been kind enough to allow me to use their sublimation printer. That means I can print my own yardage! I know... how cool is that?? It's amazing and I am spoiled rotten!

By the end of this month I am planning to have at least a couple yards of each print.

By the way: I have updated my website recently. Check it out!

June

2011-08-24T21:37:00.002-04:00

June's calendar girl. We shall see how these develop once I start to add more to the series.

Ladies!

2011-08-18T21:21:00.003-04:00

More to come. Sadly... my scanner isn't functioning so I have to wait awhile before I can scan and color them. Yesterday I scanned one at work and when I got home the file was corrupted... [sadface]. I will try again tomorrow.

Calendar Girl

2011-08-16T23:13:00.002-04:00

Ah finally some artwork I can show! Now that I am comfortable and situated in Boston, I decided that it is now time to focus on a little project other than for work. So I am going to start a calendar! Keep checking back everyday because I will be posting frequently now!

Website update.

2011-08-07T20:57:00.002-04:00

http://cargocollective.com/veronicabay

Sorry I have been neglecting my blog... I swear I have been drawing and designing every single day! Unfortunately I cannot show anything I do for work! And to top it off my scanner isn't working anymore so the sketches that I have been doing for fun won't be posted for a while...

Rite of Passage Teaser!

2011-06-08T01:29:00.003-04:00

FINALLY A REAL PHOTO of the "Never-Ending-Project."

Here is one photo out of many beautiful photos by the talented Kirstin of the lovely Andrea. I am so happy with how they have turned out so far and cannot wait to see the rest of them. I'll let you know when I post them up on my website, but for the meantime I give you only one. If you're my facebook friend you may see some others in the photos I am tagged in, but if you like surprises... then wait!

I'm alive!

2011-05-28T21:51:00.003-04:00

Hallo friends. I've been a very busy girl.. well at least I was a couple weeks ago. Since then I have graduated from the College of Creative Studies, had my senior show, and got a job! I ended up getting the Apprenticeship at Reebok so I will be moving to Boston in July and living there until further notice (1+ years?). I am overwhelmed with the change that will be taking place so I apologize for my lack of updates. I just need to get my life in order and figure out all this relocation stuff!

Here are a couple of photos of my show if you weren't able to make it. As always, the show was a smashing success and a well-deserved celebration for me and fellow classmates! (As always the ever so handsome Patrick Daly shot these photos for me)

I appreciate all the support my family, friends, and followers have given me over these past 4 years. I can't wait to see what happens next! I'll keep ya posted!

Website!

2011-05-20T14:57:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone I finally got my website up and far enough to release into the wild. Check it out!

Curtains!

2011-05-02T22:16:00.003-04:00

YAY FOR NEW FABRIC!!

Note to self: Get a spacious studio someday.

50% completed for the Student Show!

(Nevermind the fancy cord.. I am going to buy one that will go with the fabric. I just wanted to make it look pretty)

Fashionista Series

2011-04-27T23:18:00.003-04:00

This is the last Fashionista!

All of them will be proudly displayed at the College for Creative Studies Student Exhibition.

If you're interested in going the show it will be open to the public from May 14th through the first week of June or something. You can find my work and many other talented people on the 10th floor in the Illustration department.

FINALLY!

2011-04-27T01:36:00.002-04:00

600+ yards of custom dyed thread

30 yards of macramé cord

250+ hours of my life that I will never get back..

With that said... this nightmare of a project is finally finished. I am not really sure how I feel at this point. It was a draining process and towards the end it got really difficult to keep myself excited about it. I think I just need to hide it away for a couple weeks and then see if I can look at it without feeling regret. Once I get some real photos of it I will repost them.

STILL STITCHING!@#$%

2011-04-22T12:41:00.003-04:00

Here's a quick little e-"Thank You" card I did for the people who interviewed me at Converse. It was a nice little break from working on finals all week.

And onto the NEVER ENDING PROJECT.......

Some more detail shots.... 1.5months later... still not finished, BUT I can proudly say that I am ALMOST finished.

Back detail... this project has made me realize that having ambition is a curse.

FUN FACT: I have already used OVER 300 yards of custom dyed thread...

I HAVE 6 days left to finish this. :(

Wrap twice, stitch one, and repeat.. FOREVER!

2011-04-10T18:31:00.002-04:00

STILL NOT FINISHED AND STILL STITCHING!

I take this everywhere I go now...

Japan!

2011-04-07T21:11:00.002-04:00

Fashionistas

2011-04-07T15:35:00.002-04:00

Thought I would include some of you on the process of these pieces:

Figuring out the patterns I need to make.

Ironing out the wrinkles and getting ready to cut!

And then it's done!

I will post a final scan soon. One more fashionista left and only 3 weeks of school remain. :(

We Will Rise.

2011-04-06T02:33:00.001-04:00

Final poster design.

I guess I didn't end up changing too much, just added a few things.

Bananas!

2011-04-06T02:21:00.002-04:00

Here's a little sneak peek of a project I was lucky enough to collaborate with Jongmee on!

I can't wait to see the final product!

Teaser!

2011-04-03T02:00:00.003-04:00

Here's a sneak peek of the latest Fashionista.

Fashionistas

2011-04-01T23:40:00.003-04:00

Africa!

Thanks Brandi for letting me use you as a model.

Keep an eye out for the last two: Japan and Russia!

Viewbook Illustrations

2011-03-30T22:28:00.002-04:00

"Detroit has such a nice atmosphere of creativity and enrichment."

"There's many different people and places to experience, it's good to be where people have interest in that arts."

Finished!

Hands holding hands, pointing to hands..

2011-03-30T02:54:00.003-04:00

DKIII asked a few of us to do a couple of illustrations for one of the CCS viewbooks. They are all Detroit community related and overall open to our interpretation. One of the great things about CCS is their student involvement when it comes to these kinds of opportunities.

Getting these drawings done and inked.

Detail of a "tight-knit community."

Wrap twice, stitch one, and repeat.. FOREVER!

2011-03-30T02:49:00.004-04:00

This is a sneak peak of one of my finals. If my hands come out of this without getting carpal tunnel I will thank some higher entity!

Dying with indigo!

2011-03-28T19:31:00.007-04:00

Indigo dying!

Two of my samples.

Rowland Ricketts came to CCS last week to give a shibori workshop and presentation. I was lucky enough to participate in it and learn from his techniques. It was such a great experience and I left feeling so inspired and itching to dye fabric again!

Check out his website! He has beautiful work and those of you who aren't into fabrics and what not it still is very inspiring and one could gain a lot of appreciation for what he does.

Detroit!

2011-03-20T17:14:00.004-04:00

Close to completion!

I am still unsure about the type and I don't think I am going to keep the Spirit of Detroit/sun in there, but I am much happier with this color.

The phrase is a shortened english version of "Speramus meliora; Resurget aneribus." Which means "We hope for better things; It will arise from the ashes." As much as I would have loved to put the whole phrase in there, it just didn't work out and I would have liked.

Fashionistas

2011-03-15T14:19:00.003-04:00

Here are two completed fashionistas!

India

Spain

Finally

2011-03-07T15:07:00.002-05:00

Done and sent.

Here's 1/5 pages from my project. I sent it off last night and hope it arrived in one piece! Feels good to finally be done.

Still working...

2011-03-05T03:02:00.003-05:00

Another graphic for Reebok. This one is inspired by bioluminescent fungi! You know.. that Fern Gully crap and pretty stuff in Avatar! I had a lot of fun drawing this one out (for obvious reasons). Not sure if my theme on the whole nature thing is too out there for Reebok, but I hope they dig it! They said to have fun and not be afraid to be quirky. Sooo here we go! Two more designs left and I am ready to send it off.

I can't wait to sleep!

Reebok Submission

2011-03-03T01:00:00.002-05:00

I have been staying up for many hours this week to get this project finished! I am applying for the Reebok apprenticeship and they have all their applicants do specific projects for the particular area they wish to work in. I am doing Product Graphic Design and here are a couple designs I have done. My collection is inspired by natural phenomenon. These two graphics were influenced by the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).

I have a lot of work head of me, but I am enjoying the challenge.

Wish me luck!

Cowboy Butts Drive Me Nuts

2011-02-19T17:24:00.001-05:00

Yee-haw!

Drawing, drawing, drawling?

2011-02-19T14:35:00.003-05:00

The Detroit Shoppe asked the two Senior Studios to design posters representing Detroit. They are located in Somerset and sell Michigan made products and memorabilia. I have a great love for the city and I feel honored to be given this opportunity to create something that I feel passionate about.

I wanted to represent a latin phrase that the city used long ago that I find very powerful to this day:

"SPERAMUS MELIORA; RESURGET CINERIBUS."

"WE HOPE FOR BETTER THINGS; IT SHALL RISE FROM THE ASHES."

The image is of Detroit's supporters lifting the city.

Hagopian Rug Design Submissions

2011-02-11T17:22:00.003-05:00

Here are my designs for the 23rd annual Hagopian Rug Design Competition. This year's theme is capturing the essence of Michigan. The first one on the left represents the creativity coming from the city of Detroit and the new hope it brings. The design on the right represents two things that Michigan is well known for, its industry and coastline.

Wish me luck!

Process...

2011-02-11T17:16:00.003-05:00

Here is the process of my second piece for my series "Fashionistas Around the World."

She's Spanish :)

Will post final images someday.. Still need to touch up a few things.

Process..

2011-01-25T01:37:00.003-05:00

Here's a new series I am working on. Fashionistas Around the World!

I want to incorporate different techniques, such as appliqué, embroidery, and beading to my fashion illustrations. I thought it would be a great element that emphasized the fabrics and textures from different countries.

I present Miss India:

Cutting away and making sure everything fits into place.

My favourite part! Sewing!

And finally, some embellishment!

I will post a final photo after it is %100 complete.

I'm alive!

2011-01-07T00:49:00.003-05:00

Quick sketch to see if I remember how to draw.. I will post frequently once school starts.

Surprise Surprise..

2010-12-18T17:40:00.002-05:00

Oh look who decided to show up the day after critique. Typical.

The Chair!

2010-12-15T00:24:00.004-05:00

Here it is! Many hours of blood, sweat, and tears. This is my pride and joy, my baby, and great success of the semester.

I love that Patrick Daly. Not only did he take great photos of my chair, but supported me in every way possible throughout the process.

Advance Illustration & Design Brochure

2010-12-15T00:16:00.004-05:00

This assignment was to design a fake brochure for an artist's show. We got to choose anyone we wanted dead or alive and I chose my inspiration, Alphonse Mucha. This was a fun final project! 1. I got to look at Mucha all day long and 2. I discovered I have somewhat of a sense of Design! I chose a fun accordion-fold format that was interesting to look at in your hands, but REALLY fun to look at all spread out.

Critique

2010-12-15T00:14:00.003-05:00

First critique of the week went well! Here is how I displayed a few of the prints I made. (The wall wasn't big enough to put everything up at once)

Fabulous Fabrics for Function!

2010-12-11T18:18:00.005-05:00

So here it is! Our final for this class was to do some research and design a pattern off of the subject that inspired us. I chose two different cultures to get inspiration from, the Mayans and Samoans. I absolutely love learning about Mayans and have just recently discovered the beautiful Samoan tattoos! So combining the two cultures I came up with this pattern and silk-screened it with dyes on a shear white chiffon. It's really comfortable and perfect for the summer! I can't wait until I can wear it out!

Silk-Screening

2010-12-10T19:20:00.004-05:00

Here's a sneak peek of my final piece for Fabulous Fabrics for Function! Try saying that 3 times..

Book Cover Final

2010-12-10T00:32:00.004-05:00

Here is one out of five final pieces completed! The assignment was to illustrate a book cover. Our instructor, Cathy Gendron, gave us this heart-wrenching story to read, which was about a boy who loses his entire family in a tsunami. Although it was very sad, I really enjoy it. (Don't worry it's a happy ending)

The Chair!

2010-12-06T12:09:00.002-05:00

In case you were wondering. The Chair is finished and will be out on display sometime this week in the Illustration hallway. Go check it out, but may God save your soul if you sit in it. I will post detailed images soon.

On a side note, the chair will have a friend. Keep an eyeball out for my last project of the semester.

Check this out!

2010-11-23T23:28:00.004-05:00

While volunteering for Fashion in Detroit back in October, I met two inspiring designers promoting this beautiful product! Fellow CCS alum, Brianna Kenyon, and her creative partner, Nava Wiegert designed an interactive piece of jewelry. What holds it together and keeps it from falling apart is you/your finger.

These rings were just way too unique to keep secret!

Check out their website for a better description of their concept!

Patterns!

2010-11-22T18:16:00.002-05:00

Patterns I am making inspired by two awesome cultures: the Mayans & Samoans.

I spy a lamp!

The Chair!

2010-11-21T21:30:00.003-05:00

Here are some process photos!

Stripping

Priming

Sanding, priming sanding, priming, repeating for 2 days straight..

Over it...

Finally painted and ready to go!

Will have final images soon! Keep checking back.

The Chair!

2010-11-21T03:20:00.002-05:00

For inquiring minds.. *cough cough* (Dave Chow).

Fashion Illustrations

2010-11-19T22:29:00.003-05:00

Went back into this piece and pushed the color!

These last two were inspired by Detroit's own, Joe Faris. His line is Motor City Denim Co. Played around with type and pushing my illustrations towards advertising.

T-Pain Part II

2010-11-09T22:35:00.002-05:00

The man himself!

T-Pain

2010-11-03T16:03:00.003-04:00

"Believe me when I say, 'I f@#$%! a mermaid.'"

T-Pain

Fashion Illustration

2010-10-29T22:05:00.002-04:00

Headbands! The textures are from fabrics I dyed myself!

Sketchbook

2010-10-24T21:20:00.004-04:00

Volunteered for Fashion in Detroit this weekend and had such a wonderful time! Here's a photo I took of Detroit's own, Motor City Denim Co. by Joe Faris. I saw 7 different fashion shows, met some of the designers, networked, and came home inspired!

Here's something from my sketchbook I did while I was killing time when we weren't busy with checking guests in.

Patterns

2010-10-21T21:56:00.000-04:00

Patterns

2010-10-21T20:34:00.002-04:00

Deconstructing The Chair

2010-10-18T11:39:00.007-04:00

Here are photos of us taking the chair apart!

Ewww. A few of the many many dusty layers.

BamBam occasionally came in to encouraged us with kisses.

Almost there!

Proof that I worked on it too!

Taking apart was like learning its history! We discovered that it was once reupholstered long ago and that the person who did it probably uses a staple gun for everything. He also used three different types of nails and decided to redo this chair in a way that it was not meant to be. Basically, he did a half-assed job. Either way, we exposed its true form, cleaned it, and now getting it prepared for its final transformation. Big big thanks to my Patrick for helping me!

The Chair!

2010-10-18T10:57:00.004-04:00

Here are some process photos of me slaving away through the night before critique.

Lalala.. drawing is fun!

Okay so now all I have to do is ink this! It'll only take a couple hours (9pm).

FML!@#$%

fdshjfkdsfadfjkla!#@^%$#

Went home, showered, took a 2 hour nap, then went to class at 8:30am. Took everything in my body not to pass out during the critique. I have Richie to thank for keeping me company throughout the night!

Editorial

2010-10-13T18:19:00.000-04:00

Editorial piece for a Fictional Story, "The Jeweler."

The Chair!

2010-10-13T16:59:00.003-04:00

Designing my own fabric and reupholstering this antique chair! Wish me luck!

Silk-Screening

2010-10-11T23:23:00.002-04:00

I've been busy! Here's some fabric I silk-screened and made into an apron.

Bullie Bathtub!

2010-09-21T23:28:00.002-04:00

Wishful thinking.

Fashion

2010-09-21T14:38:00.002-04:00

First illustration of the of semester!

Happy Birthday, Pajamas!

2010-09-20T11:04:00.003-04:00

It was Pajamas Birthday last month. I was a bad mother and did not acknowledge it. This post is dedicated to my little fat guy turning 1year old. I will clean his tank and feed him 4 times today instead of 2.

Sketchbook

2010-08-17T00:02:00.005-04:00

I am in love.

Patterns!

2010-08-03T17:23:00.002-04:00

Patterns for future uses.

Sketchbook

2010-08-02T23:55:00.003-04:00

I've been struggling to update lately. Here are some quick drawings I did in my sketchbook. Is it obvious how much I love to draw hair?

Sunglasses

2010-07-28T15:16:00.001-04:00

Something to get myself back into the groove of things.

Frenchie

2010-07-22T00:37:00.003-04:00

I love French Bulldogs! I would name mine Sanchez, Meatloaf, Bacon, or if I had two Machu & Picchu.

Summer Sun

2010-07-11T16:56:00.002-04:00

Man oh man, I'm so over summer. It was wonderful for a few weeks, but I am a fall and winter kind of gal.

Thanks, Em, for modeling!

Mime

2010-07-08T01:54:00.002-04:00

Don't expect anyone to understand how you feel through facial expressions and body language alone, speak up.

100th Post?

2010-07-06T12:04:00.003-04:00

I know you've all seen these before, but I decided to go back and take them into Photoshop and print them off to be displayed in the Detroit Athletic Club.

Thanks Dave Chow for the great opportunity to show my work!

Ring

2010-06-22T00:19:00.004-04:00

I have been wanting to wear and collect more rings so I bought myself this one a few weeks ago.

Victoria

2010-06-21T19:45:00.002-04:00

As requested by David Williams, here is a scan of the painting I did a few weeks back.

And here's the process if you're interested.

Brittany

2010-06-17T20:32:00.003-04:00

The girl who knows and loves me like no other. My best friend, Brittany Syrowik. Love you, girl!

Ducks

2010-06-15T13:40:00.005-04:00

I love ducks! So much that when I was 6 years old I was a self-proclaimed professional duck catcher. We lived right on a pond and with the help from either of my two childhood friends we caught ducks! Trying to catch them was the most fun and once they were in our possession we would just pet them for a few minutes, release them, and lure in the next one. One of my neighbors hated the fact I was catching them and called the humane society on me once. Luckily, they saw no harm in what I was doing and ignored her complaint.

Patrick Sketch

2010-06-15T02:20:00.002-04:00

On with the sketches. This is for my crush, Patrick Daly.

Gross.

Touch Me

2010-06-09T23:55:00.002-04:00

Just taking things I sketch into Photoshop. Trying to do one a day for a little while to keep my hands drawing.

Bella-Moo

2010-06-07T20:50:00.005-04:00

A sketch of the best bulldog in the world, Bella.

Pat, I used your photo!

Victoria

2010-05-27T20:14:00.002-04:00

One day I just woke up and knew how to paint..

Hagopian Rug!

2010-05-22T18:59:00.005-04:00

I am so happy with how it turned out and also at the fact that they liked it enough to make it. You can purchase the rug at the Birmingham Showroom and while you're at it buy me one too!

Here were the two designs I submitted a few months ago.

Business Cards!

2010-05-21T18:34:00.005-04:00

Here are some business cards I am printing up through Moo.com. The cool thing about printing business cards through this company is that you can print up a variety of different cards within one order. These were the few I was going to print up in preparation for ICON6.

I would appreciate some feedback on them! Let me know what you think!

Sketchin' away.

2010-05-10T12:22:00.003-04:00

My philosophy class had been messing with my brain. More like.. actually use it and question everything I know to exist! Thank god I have my sketchbook to keep me entertained.

Just playing around with photoshop.

Shibori

2010-04-29T23:36:00.004-04:00

Here are the magic workings of Shibori!

Shibori is the art of dying fabric like Japanese artisans.

I enjoyed folding and clamping the fabric to get this patterned look.

It was then dyed and/or discharged.

Xochiquetzal Finish!

2010-04-29T23:13:00.004-04:00

She's finally finished!

Xochiquetzal, the goddess of women and craft.

Completed.

Embroidered, beaded, and finished off with a gold satin border.

Big thanks to Emily Crowley for helping me stretch it!

iPhone Poster

2010-04-27T19:53:00.003-04:00

iPhone Poster

Complete.

Seven Deadly Sins - Ties

2010-04-23T17:37:00.003-04:00

Seven Deadly Sin Project

Completed.

Bette Davis

2010-04-16T00:51:00.002-04:00

A portrait of Bette Davis inspired by Coles Phillips' fade-away girl.

Process..

2010-04-13T15:31:00.003-04:00

This is what I stare at for hours. I will post the finish soon.

Hats!

2010-03-31T14:36:00.004-04:00

Never had a chance to post pictures of the finished products! Here they are!

Purple Dress!

2010-03-29T21:22:00.003-04:00

Here are pictures of the dress!

Thanks a ton to Kirstin for taking these beautiful photos.

Xochiquetzal

2010-03-24T01:07:00.004-04:00

My aztec goddess. Printing this up on fabric and I'm going to embroider and bead it! Yeah I am crazy!

For the meantime, enjoy this song!

Heavily influenced by Latin culture right now..

Prints & Patterns

2010-03-17T21:41:00.002-04:00

Here's another snipit!

So much to do in so so so little time... D:

Suggest things. Tell me what to fix. I need and want all the help I can get.

Prints & Patterns

2010-03-15T21:00:00.003-04:00

Some samplers from the book I am working on. Thanks Patrick Daly for helping me shoot photos!

Illustrator

2010-03-13T17:05:00.000-05:00

Here's what I've been up to all semester long in my digital class:

redesign a bad logo:

design a munny:

design a clothing tag for a fake or existing company:

7 spot illustrations based on the seven deadly sins

There are obviously more to come after these.

Lady Gaga's new stylist.

2010-03-01T00:32:00.005-05:00

Finally finished the dress!

Took me about two weeks on top of other homework to finish, but now it's finally done. Although, the final product is slightly different than these photos. The collar is looser/bigger and laid on the shoulders differently once I took the thread out, but still fabulous! Through this project I've learned to trust my instincts and to not always think so technical. There were probably many hours wasted trying to figure out the proper way to put together some of these pieces, but once I was tired of staring at it and not making any progress I just ripped it apart and had at it with my scissors. Overall it was a success and my sewing ability has improved!

I loved making this dress and I plan on making another with a different collar with all the left over organza! Hopefully I can get some really nice studio shots of it this week.

Now where's the next big party so I can wear this thing!?

(btw.. thanks Patrick Daly for making my banner)

Hagopian Rug Competition

2010-02-10T17:20:00.003-05:00

At the last minute I decided to do the Hagopian Rug Contest and to my surprise I won 3rd place! The winners receive scholarship money and their rugs will be produced and displayed in the Student Show. The only reason I have crappy quality photos is because I honestly did not think I would place so I didn't even bother to scan them!

Prints & Patterns

2010-02-07T15:59:00.003-05:00

Here is a quick concept t-shirt for one of my designs. Thanks Dave for modeling!

Prints & Patterns

2010-02-03T21:28:00.003-05:00

I reworked this image I did sometime last year and created this fun pattern! I am doing a series of 12-15 designs for my book "Prints & Patterns."

Shibori

2010-02-02T20:18:00.003-05:00

Here's a bunch of fabric I have dyed over the past few weeks. There are many more samples, but trust me, they're ugly! These pieces are my most successful ones.

I really enjoy this class and being able to create my own "yardage."

Danger Danger

2009-12-17T02:20:00.003-05:00

Kanye with a microphone. lol.

Starstruck

2009-12-15T19:10:00.004-05:00

"Starstruck"

Final piece for my Advanced Illustration Techniques.

The assignment was to illustrate a triptych based off of a song we got to choose.

Not everything I imagined, but I am just happy to say that I am slowly getting better with painting.