Butt Out
Film Project

New Yorker Design

In my opinion, no other magazine captures the essence of the publication in only the title like “The New Yorker”.  The iconic typeface, which has remained since the magazine originated in 1925, exudes pretention – just like the articles inside.  Ivan, the font used, is tall, sharp, and based on the classic font, Times New Roman, but with an added extra little flair.  All of the letters are capitalized, which gives an important feeling.   The title is always in the same spot on the cover, center top, and is usually black or white, depending on the cover art.  I think the separation of “the” (above), and “New Yorker” (below), emphasizes the “New Yorker” part and takes advantage of New Yorker’s personal impression of how important they are.   The double lines in the W are fancier than most type and also add to the magazines image.  I think this is a classic design.  http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/covers/2011

Stamp Assignment

USPS Version:
Artificial Liberty, Reality

My Version
Real Liberty, Artificial Reality

Warm Soup is Warm

Artist Statement

Growing up in small town Canada, my reality is beyond my childhood imagination. I never even thought to dream I would live in Southern California, Las Vegas, or New York City.  We may live in a global community, but each city is a totally different world.  I like recognizing comedy that is tailored towards a specific location.  So whenever I have a few bucks, my first choice is to wander – I’m an exceptional packer.

 I take inspiration from the irony of life’s timing.  Reoccurring numbers, the collective conscious, and friend’s overlapping paths, make me smile.  My list of “life lessons” includes some pricey bills and buzz kills to my ego; but these setbacks make me laugh the hardest, and give me material to write about.

 I like art that is over-the-top in a subtle way—the campy mundane.  I think certain sitcoms of the late 20^th/early 21^st century, like Sex and the City, Will & Grace, and Friends, capture this aesthetic with realistic plots acted out in a theatrical way.  Brilliance in my mind is, a witty line that is delivered without a pause to impose notice, or a background joke without camera focus to ensure deliverance.  My dream is to bring back the sitcom, but in a modern way.