Whitney Anne

AAR

2008-04-22T19:11:00.000-07:00

AAR: Blood Diamonds

Part I
Sustain:
+Successfully cast piece
+Piles of skulls achieved- same design as sketches
+Was wearable and conversational
+CZ was cast in place

Improves:
- Better execution of presentation (ie Chain)
- More skulls in pile (like original)
- Maybe exaggerated openings so CZ could be seen better
- Casting with stones could be achieved better

Part II

I think I was always aware of my piece, but not about the final presentation. I think I thought about my model and not about the final product, focusing too much on the waxes. I was also too frugile with my investment which lead to mis-castings, where as I could have had more successfully castings earlier. I am very happy with the amount of detail in the skulls and the level that was reached with the cast piece. I think it is strong, but could lead to more items.

CHICKEN POO

2008-04-22T10:23:00.000-07:00

Here is a green product that is called "Free Range Chicken Poop" lip balm. I thought it was pretty interesting.... the creator Jamie Faith Tabor Schmidt created this after going into Sephora and wanting to make beauty products. Made with Soy, Jojoba, Sweet Orange, Lavender, Bees Wax. Check her out at ilovechickenpoop.com

Bibliography for Blood Diamonds Project

2008-04-15T05:32:00.000-07:00

"Blood Diamonds." Bill Brummel. History Channel, United States. Feb 2008.

Blood Diamond. Dir. Edward Zwick. Perf. Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou. Jennifer Connelly. DVD. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2006.

"Conflict Diamonds." Diamond Facts. World Diamond Council. 15 Mar 2008

"Conflict Diamonds." Sanctions and War. 21 Mar 2001. United Nation Department of Public Information. 15 Mar 2008 .

Elle Magazine July 2007: 45,54,159

"The De Beers Diamond Policy." Welcome to De Beers. De Beers. 15 Mar 2008 .

"The Kimberly Process." Diamonds. Fatal Transactions. 21 Mar 2008 .

TLC goes Green!!!

2008-04-08T20:01:00.000-07:00

I am trying to catch the commercial again, but TLC is going green for a day and hosting two new green shows. I believe they are called Waste or Wasted and Greenology or something. I will keep you updated...... I think they are going to be really interesting.

Pre-casting pieces: Samples

2008-04-08T19:55:00.000-07:00

Here are the before images of my sample casting pieces.... we had some survivors, but we lost some good men. Moment of silence please............ Thank you!

Eye Catching

2008-04-08T19:53:00.000-07:00

I thought this drain was really cool, with the oxidation and natural patinas... I liked it.

AWESOME TEXTURE

2008-04-08T19:52:00.000-07:00

Army Men

2008-04-08T19:49:00.000-07:00

Everyday casting replicas.... but with really cool actions!!!

shoe lust

2008-04-07T15:23:00.001-07:00

I am lusting over these shoes right now... $200 i wish i had at this very moment...

Green Fashion

2008-04-07T15:14:00.000-07:00

I thought this could help be a guide for everyone who likes to get nice things, but also cares to stay GREEN!!
http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/116/seasonless

Funky Fresh

2008-04-07T15:00:00.000-07:00

Rare Bird Finds

This is such a cool funky website, with handmade items from etsy and other places. I just looooove that they are all in one place. Interesting stimuli for funky shoppers...

SKULLS

2008-04-07T14:53:00.000-07:00

i am really into the shapes of human skulls right now

BLOOD DIAMONDS

2008-02-09T18:40:00.000-08:00

Damien Hirst made a skull out of platinum completely covered in blood diamonds to make a statement. It is very controversal, but makes a good point. Here's the image:

BLACKLE

2007-11-14T18:13:00.000-08:00

THIS IS SMART! This is a search engine that is Google, but it doesn't use as many watts. When we use Google for a search engine, it uses a rack of watts to produce the all white screen, so Google created Blackle, which is a Google search engine with a all black screen... SMART! isn't it!!! Here's an article about it http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/02/black_google_wo.php

Also you can try it out yourself at www.blackle.com

It is now my homepage!!!

ORGANIC JEANS!!!!

2007-11-06T19:39:00.000-08:00

SOOOOOO I was looking through a magazine, and I saw that Levi's has this new line of "Eco jeans". They are jeans made of 100% organic cotton and are suppose to fit extremely well. I went to the website, and they are about $68 and up, but they come in a lot of different cuts and fits. I think they would be awesome ask SANTA presents!! They are sold at King of Prussia, or www.levistore.com

Spinning Lady

2007-10-28T15:38:00.000-07:00

This little tid bit of information was kinda cool... I enjoyed it. Deals with the difference with the right and left side of the brain. I thought it was awesome. Made me think a little bit more about which side I favor. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22556281-661,00.html

Solar House Decathalon

2007-10-14T17:35:00.000-07:00

This is freakin awesome! i really want to try to go out and see this. It is a competition for college students to design and create houses that are appealing and environmentally great! This challenge deals with solar power. I saw this on the news and had to look it up. There are some really prestigious schools that are represented, I wish we could have had a chance at it. http://www.solardecathlon.org/about.html

Jena Six Project

2007-10-14T17:24:00.000-07:00

Title: Jena Six

Problems: misunderstanding or lack of information about racism today

Because of:people don't see that it still exists or don't know that it does

Want to Create: awareness; $ to support the victims of the Jena Six case; involve everyone so that it can hopefully end someday

Solutions: something commercial, that can be sold; Bracelets, or T-shirts or pins- show your support

Obstacles: Where to sell it; how to get the word out; will people want to support

Opposing Viewpoint: Racism doesn't exist, it was just a prank, this is being made a bigger deal then it is, why should I care its not here

Research: www.jenasix.org , www.democracynow.org , www.whileseated.org

Product Ideas: Keychains, magnets (for cars), $ drive, pamphlets, petition

Jena Six

2007-10-14T17:08:00.000-07:00

I just don't understand the legal system in Louisiana. I feel so much for this kid. I mean, first he was sent to jail and now he has to go to juvenile court. I mean he should at least get some kind of reduction for his sentence. That's just me, this whole situation makes me irritated. http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN1224957620071012

Social Design

2007-10-02T17:43:00.000-07:00

HoMu- social design about the art world, kinda interesting.

Barefoot Artists- Very awesome movement. This organization tries to build community within different areas that are not as fortunate or well off, nationally and globally. Pretty awesome and it started in Philly. Art is healing.
www.barefootartists.org

Building is better... we need them here.
www.smartshelterfoundation.org

AAR

2007-10-02T17:27:00.000-07:00

AAR: Project 1 Body Image
Part 1Sustain:
+ I believe that our group solve the problem of the t-shirts
+ well executed reuse of clothing to promote the problem
+ presented the entire package professional

Improves:
- The iron-on did not allow for unified design to the shirt unless it was white.
- Some of the recycled shirts were not flattering to public, others were better
- Powerpoint could have had more statistics or information
- Could have had more information attached to the shirts

What Ifs:
- Silk Screening could have unified the shirts with the image
- could have gotten more images, had multiple designs
- could have promoted the idea more around campus, gotten more people involved

Part 2:
I believed the structure we had was very good for the first four weeks. I think a little more in class time would have been helpful just to have a clearer understanding of what was wanted, but feedback was nice. Maybe a more structured brainstorming seesion outline so that it did not take up as much time.

Funky Fresh IMAGES

2007-09-29T14:38:00.000-07:00

Funky Fresh IMAGES

2007-09-29T14:10:00.001-07:00

Funky Fresh IMAGES

2007-09-29T14:08:00.000-07:00

Funky Fresh IMAGES

2007-09-29T14:06:00.000-07:00

THURSDAY 9/20

2007-09-13T08:26:00.000-07:00

Subject: Jena 6 - Please Be A Part of the Movement!

Wear black on Thursday. See below.

Subject: Fwd: September 20, 2007 - The Jena 6

Listen People,
It is wonderful to promote your business and entertainment news.
This
is important information that will benefit us all in America! It's 2007
and we are still fighting this bull. MLK started it and the struggle
continues!!!
Mark this day in your book. Michael Baisden is asking all to attend
the sentencing of the Jena 6, Louisana young black boys on September
20, 2007. These boys can go to prison for life behind a high school
fight against white students. This is serious family, and could be any
one of our youths. If you are unable to show up and send a message
about Racisim than Michael Baisden is asking all to wear Black that day
for Unity and send a silent or loud prayer to those young men who are
fighting racisim on behalf of us all.
Pass this important news to everyone. Spread the word.

People need to stop hating!!!

2007-09-12T07:59:00.001-07:00

I just can't believe this..... this is just soooo messed up. I heard about this on the radio and looked it up because I couldn't believe this. I just hope this girl is ok and can get through this. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20726968/

Green Acts

2007-09-12T07:40:00.000-07:00

I was on msnbc and saw this article about keeping lawn care products "green" instead of the chemical ones. I remember as a kid, my mom wouldn't let me go outside or our cats outside, if our neighbors were spraying lawn care stuff. I think this is really important because not only are the chemicals harmful to humans and animals, just imagine what we are putting back into the ground that grows our food. We are so concerned with what we eat... we should be concerned with how we grow our food. No I don't always buy organic food, but I try to when I can afford it.... student remember?!?! hahaha but this article is kinda interesting http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19568297/

Jena Six

2007-09-11T18:54:00.000-07:00

I was sent this link http://www.whileseated.org/photo/003244.shtml about these six boys in Jena, Louisiana. It really boggled my mind that this type of hatred still goes on even though I have experienced myself. These boys in Jena are in high school and were racial brutalized by white children at their school because they sat under the white tree and they were black. The white children threw nooses up over the tree to threaten the black kids. In protest, the majority of the black population at the high school sat under the "white" tree, peacefully. The adults brushed off the altercation as if it was nothing and the black students were acting up too much. Worst comes to worst and their ends up being violence when a white student says the "N" word to black students. The white student got his ass beat, pressed charges and now these kids who beat up the white student are being punished as adults. Violence is not the answer by any means, but like I've said, these are children, all of them. The adults didn't act and show that this type of discrimination and prejudice should be prohibited, especially in an educational environment. It blows my mind that this situation was allowed to just spiral out of control and as a person, I signed the petition to help the Jena Six. If this story outrages you as well... I ask that you please do so also. Racism and prejudice, to me, is just plain ignorant and unexceptable. Though violence is not an answer either, it shouldn't have been allowed to escalate or tolerated. Its just unacceptable.