Senior Art Exhibition – 2020

Graphic Design - Conceptual Branding.

The campaign’s main goal is to inspire change & improvement. It is about establishing and growing strong roots of
humbleness, inclusion, and unity.

Mixed media on canvas.
2 4 ” x 3 6 ”

My roots & my heritage. You have taught me love, compassion, and strength. I can only strive to be more like you and to appreciate you as much as I can while I still have you with me; this is just a small homage to you.

Oils on canvas.
3 6 ” x 4 8 ”

One way women were emancipated was by becoming soldiers in the Mexican Revolution (1911-1920). As soldaderas (female soldiers), women were able to rise above some of the limitations in their lives. When soldaderas left home to take up arms, they left behind their traditional roles at the same time. Women shed their docile image, strapped on bandoliers and wielded guns – much like men. e idea that a woman could take up a non-traditional profession as a soldier was a radical idea.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Branding.

Illustration work created with organic patterns featuring insects that have a positive impact in the environment.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Project.

Hand-drawn illustrations developed into movie posters that showcase the unparalleled work of Mexican lmmaker Guillermo del Toro.

Acrylics on canvas.
2 4 ” x 3 6 ”

Written on the outer edge of this canvas: “Somos granos de maíz, de una misma mazorca, misma es nuestra raíz, mismo nuestro camino” which translates to “We are corn kernels from the same cob, from the same root, on the same path.”

Acrylics and goldleaf on canvas.
5 ’ x 5 ’

In Mexican culture ‘Alebrijes’ are whimsical spiritual creatures painted with bright colors and intricate patterns. On an attempt to explore my cultural background and to practice my skills working with color, this dragonfly represents transformation, resilience, and maturity.

Acrylics on canvas.
2 4 ” x 3 6 ”

In Mexican culture, portraying dualities, such as that of life and death, is a signicant theme of exploration. e marks in this skull symbolize the individual experience each person goes through in life, each experience leaving a unique imprint which eventually turns into wisdom and knowledge. Each person’s marks are completely unique to them.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Branding.

These design pieces intent to showcase the beauty of one of the corners of Mexico- its vibrant history and traditions full of energetic colors, rich avors, and welcoming individuals.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Branding.

Showcasing only a few spreads of a richly informative booklet about the ‘magic town’ of Tepoztlan, Morelos.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Project.

Book cover redesigns created by the combination of ligree motifs, victorian-style illustrations, andcustom type design.

Graphic Design - Interactive Calendar.

Original illustration project reecting a modern approach to the ancient Aztec Civilization.

Ceramics and goldleaf.

The gold symbolizes the richness and signicance of each individual in every culture. Everyone’s life and presence in this world is important and valid regardless of their race, skin color, cultural background, geographical location, class, gender, etc.

This sculpture is the 3D version of my ‘Ephemeral’ painting.

Photography series created with a combination of milk and food coloring.

Stamp series with color theory as a theme. The stamp series focuses on primary, secondary, warm, cool, complementary and split complementary colors. All of the imagery is my own photography.

Showcasing the stamps on personalized envelopes with color banding.

Photography pieces turned into postcards created to showcase the importance of color theory.

Showcasing informational collector’s sheets.

Showcasing the six stamps in the series.

Additional layout spread depicting color theory information.

When conceptually rebranding Bernhardt Furniture I wanted to incorporate the classy, modern look of today’s furniture style into my brand. I decided to illustrate a thin fine line throughout the brand to emphasize the simplicity of the structure of the furniture

Showcasing a few pages of the company’s website.

“Streamlined Simplicity” furniture ad focusing on the classic lines of the furniture.

“Drawn from your style perspective” furniture ad focusing on the fact that your own imagination creates the furniture at Bernhardt. They have exactly what you are dreaming of.

Showcasing a few spreads of an information packed booklet about the company’s furniture.

Grand Lodge is a conceptual rebrand of a Mountain Lodge on Peak Seven in Colorado. I wanted to visually achieve a new style that I have not created before, so I developed a project based on the consistent use of duotone color and an overall simple clean layout style.

Showcasing what you would receive when you check into Grand Lodge for a stay.

Informs the hotel that the customer would like room service.

“The Perfect Getaway,” what is so great about Grand Lodge and what you can do while you are visiting.

Showcasing the different platforms the website could be displayed on.

Showcasing what Grand Lodge has to offer throughout the seasons.

What you would receive when you check into the hotel for the night.

Hoosier Microbrewery is a conceptual brand of a limited-edition beer for basketball season. Each of the three beers represents an Indiana high school, college and NBA game, signified by the date.

Six pack, packaging includes two of each flavor of beer.

When rebranding the promotional elements for the Indiana State Fair I wanted to choose a color scheme that was new, exciting and had an uplifting feeling. I wanted to incorporate the fun atmosphere of light-hearted play that you would experience at the fair.

Showcasing the company’s website.

A play on words, inviting you to explore the Indiana State Fair inside and out.

Featuring the icons used throughout the branding of the Indiana State Fair.

Showcasing the map and important information about the fair.

Every photograph in this project is my own work. The Indy Zoo is divided into six different sections; Gardens, Plains, Forests, Flight, Deserts, and Oceans. The watercolor texture of each design is based on what section that animal belongs to.

Encouraging you to plan your next visit to the Indy Zoo.

Showcasing the Indy Zoo’s website.

Banners spread throughout the Zoo encouraging you to participate in specific encounters.

Showcasing the map of the Zoo and important information about the Zoo.

Take a look at my artist statement to the right for more information about my show’s theme.

Graphic Design
A compilation of my conceptual and existing logos. This collection features student projects, freelance clients and projects within a firm.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Campaign

The arts are an essential part of society and education. They build creativity and problem-solving skills, and empower people through self-expression. Funding and governmental support are essential to the continuance of art education.

“Thank you for showing me that I’m not alone.
Thank you for showing me that I’m never alone.”
-Alice Phoebe Lou

Photography - Continuous Series, 2020

Photography, 2019

Photography, 2019

Photography, 2018

Photography, 2018

Graphic Design - Conceptual Rebrand

Inspired by the 2007 Chromatics album, “Night Drive,” this redesign takes their style in a new direction by encapturing an 80’s, vaporwave illustration style. The band’s usage of synth and other electronic sounds inspired this new direction. Neon colors and blurs emphasize the futuristic styles of these album covers.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Brand

This stamp collection celebrates the paranormal and other-worldly encounters that remain unknown. These conspiracies have been hidden away and now create a sense of uneasiness. “Destinations Unknown” was created to show these encounters in a new light.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Brand

Lucky number MCXI (1111), embodies Trouvaille Clothing and its mission to fuel inner rebellions and help the consumer find their perfect fit. For the darker, alternative soul, this style is shown through geometric pattern and clean line work.
(The photography used for the vertical advertisement is an original photograph).

Web Design - Conceptual Brand

A theoretical site that was coded from scratch.
The home page is displayed here, but please view the full site at:
http://webdesignmc.com/oedilil/trouvaille_mcxi

Graphic Design - Conceptual Brand

This popcorn brand brings nostalgia and childhood memories to the consumer through its retro colors and classic flavors. The bright colors radiating from the die-cut windows on the boxes give a playful and vintage feel to this old-school popcorn.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Brand

A notebook set for the adventurous and minimalist at heart. Featuring hand-drawn, topographical illustrations of the different classes of fourteeners in Colorado. The size of the journals correlates with the class and difficulty of each mountain’s hike.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Rebrand

The small town of Limon, Colorado maintains its rich history through agriculture, highways and its train system. These key aspects are highlighted in this set of illustrative, promotional posters.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Posters

Inspired by the unique indie band, Hippo Campus, and their creative music video titled “Golden.” These two colorful, vintage posters advertise an upcoming show in my interpreted style. The geometric font used for the title is an original typeface.

Charcoal on Paper with Found Objects
16 in. x 20 in. Each
$125 each

Top: Unraveling the Truth, Middle: Finding the Last Piece of the Answer, Bottom: Cherishing the Truth.

These three pieces tell the story of deciphering truth; from just pulling at the string of something interesting, to landing the last piece to understanding the whole picture. I chose hands as the subject as they are what we humans first and foremost use to interact with the world.

Ceramic
14 in. x 8 in. x 7 in.
$175

A hunt begins, for the illusive red dot. The dot is a mystery all cats can’t seem to decipher. I aimed to capture the look of curiosity and mental processing which inquisitive cats make.

Acrylic on Canvas
24 in. x 31 in.
NFS

Many animals have the capacity to problem-solve, more so that humans give them credit for. My cats have complex thinking behind their eyes as they go about their day. I wanted to capture that window into another's mind.

Mixed Media
16 in. x 20 in.
NFS

People’s lives are unquestionably connected. With this piece I intend to convey a perception of life that I discovered. I noticed how people are connected with everyone else, filling the odd niches in ourselves. Even the people we pass on the street are important in our lives. The two isolated pieces on the right are a representation of the experience in the current quarantine. The last missing piece is just for the people that pass on where there is no more piece left to put back in the world.

Acrylic on Canvas
16 in. x 20 in.
$100

Based on the fable of the crow and the pitcher, where a crow drops pebbles in the pitcher to displace the water in order for it to get a drink. The fable is based in reality, as crows regularly solve water displacement puzzles for humans. It shows how the process of understanding and solving are not only used by humans.

Ink on Paper
14 in. x 20 in.
NFS

Deciphering can mean looking through all the clues set in a scene to understand what happened. The cat is jumping out a window, why? There is a dog behind her. They knocked over a girl and a table in their chase. A simple scene but it unravels once one looks beyond the great big cat.

Ceramic
22 in. x 13 in. x 7 in
$250

Just before the cat jumps, they calculate how high, how far, and if they can even make it. This cat is motivated by the treats on the higher pedestal, but he may be a little too fat to make the jump. It is an example of the process of solving a mundane problem.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Brand

My graphic design and fine art abilities blend to create my unique style. Here the cat interacting with the treats shows how the two disciplines can complement each other.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Branding

A body product brand centering on simple but luxurious design.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Stamps

Commemorative stamps showcasing my illustrations of familiar fantasy creatures.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Rebrand

Illustrated posters for Old Town in Wichita, Kansas.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Branding

Drink Branding centering on pattern illustration.

Graphic Design – Conceptual Rebrand

I took an unknown National park in Alaska and branded it.

Graphic Design - Conceptual Rebrand

Aquarium rebrand incorporating ink illustrations.

This is a series of stamps with International celebratory themes. These International celebrations include Mardi Gras, Carnival, Day of the Dead, and the American New Year.

This Series was an opportunity to creatively develop badges that were themed after my own personality. It was very satisfying and gave me an opportunity to think of myself abnormally.

This is a project done for the rebranding of Paul Russell. It incorporates a developed font that Paul Russel could own and have rights to.

This project was an opportunity to rebrand a sports club in Australia that plays in the NBL. This included a rebranded business card, mailing envelope, and advertisement.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum is a project that resonated with me. As a fan of Jazz music, I wanted the color pallet and design to reflect how I felt about the music.

This Project is the rebrand of Four Hands Furniture. This rebrand includes web page layout concepts as well as advertisement displays.

This Icon Set is one of my contributions to a group project. The project was the rebranding of Outreach, a Sales Engagement Platform.

This project was a rebranding for Albuquerque Bio Park Zoo. This project includes a brochure, advertisement, and the executed bag example is unfortunately still on campus.

Medium - Digital

Being an online-only store the app is basically their main store front. So with that in mind I design it as simply as I could with the option to either buy a “mystery box” or select each individual item that you receive.

Black box is a conceptual, subscription-based home goods company. I wanted to give the sense of modernism that an “only online” company embodies. To achieve this I used a bold, high contrast color palette as well as a cohesive topographical pattern that adds a sense of intrigue to all the company's assets.

The Palo Alto Developers District is a conceptual tech oriented community located in silicon valley. These posters are advertisements for the different amenities that would be provided in the area, Affordable Housing, creator spaces, and shared office space.

The Palo Alto Developers District is a conceptual tech oriented community located in silicon valley. These posters are advertisements for the different amenities that would be provided in the area, Affordable Housing, creator spaces, and shared office space.

The Palo Alto Developers District is a conceptual tech oriented community located in silicon valley. These posters are advertisements for the different amenities that would be provided in the area, Affordable Housing, creator spaces, and shared office space.

Medium - Digital

A feature layout describing the idea behind the stamps and each of the respective species.

A conceptual design for a special edition stamps collection. I chose a theme of Fauna and explored the jungle floor with each stamp featuring a different species of plant that inhabits the ground beneath the canopy.

A set of postcards that feature the same imagery from the stamps.

A first day issue mark that would be provided with the stamps.

Special Edition envelopes that go with the collection set.

A set of collectors edition cards that go in depth describing each of the featured species of fauna.

Medium - Digital

U&co is a barber shop based in San Francisco with a unique twist, it also operates as a bar. To me the thought of a barber is inherently “vintage” while the idea of enjoying a nice whiskey before you get your trim seems very “millennial”. So to marry these two ideas I design the logo and color palette to mix these different eras.

Medium - Digital

Medium - Digital

Medium - Digital - Van Dyke Brown Process

Medium - 4x5 Film - Silver Gelatin Print

Conceptual travel ad for yellowstone national park.

Dead Eye is a conceptual coffee company, with this project I set out to design for a specific target audience, for lack of a better term modern day “hippies”. To achieve this I designed the labels and bags with this sort of ethereal and spiritual aura in mind. The eye plays a major role in achieving this goal. The logo as well as each label uses symbolism within each eye to represent the not only the unique origin of the coffee but the different emotions that these blends invoke on the consumer.

“The third eye refers to the gate that leads to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. In New Age spirituality, the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment or the evocation of mental images.”

No Coast is a conceptual brewing company based in KS. The name No Coast is a common play on the fact that Kansas is landlocked. Each of the 3 brews are based on iconic Kansas imagery.

A conceptual rebrand of the annual state fair. I set out to create an appealing look for people of all ages using simple illustration and bold text elements.

A collection of my very best logos from my time as a design student.

Medium - Cyanotype

This was a conceptual rebrand for a real client. I designed a font that would be used on the
website and in the logo. Also I designed various logos with the color mercedes blue, lamborghini
red and other colors.

In this project I designed 4 michael jackson stamps of him in iconic outfits he wore. These are
collectors stamps, postcards, collectors sheets, envelopes and a stamp sheet.

In this project I designed 4 michael jackson stamps of him in iconic outfits he wore. These are
collectors stamps, postcards, collectors sheets, envelopes and a stamp sheet.

In this project I designed 4 michael jackson stamps of him in iconic outfits he wore. These are
collectors stamps, postcards, collectors sheets, envelopes and a stamp sheet.

In this project I designed 4 michael jackson stamps of him in iconic outfits he wore. These are
collectors stamps, postcards, collectors sheets, envelopes and a stamp sheet.

In this project I designed 4 michael jackson stamps of him in iconic outfits he wore. These are
collectors stamps, postcards, collectors sheets, envelopes and a stamp sheet.

This is a t-shirt mock up for the brand youth empire.

This is an ad for sea world orlando to get people to come an see there the dolphins.

This font was created to have that bubble like vibe.

In this font I had used a crown as the serif.

This is the lower case letters for the font king.

This was a conceptual group project where 3 of us put our minds together and designed a
branding book for create one. With the three of us designing different we had put are head
together to make the design of the brand all go together.

This was a conceptual group project where 3 of us put our minds together and designed a
branding book for create one. With the three of us designing different we had put are head
together to make the design of the brand all go together.

This was a conceptual group project where 3 of us put our minds together and designed a
branding book for create one. With the three of us designing different we had put are head
together to make the design of the brand all go together.

In this project I designed 3 conceptual game of throne book covers. The covers design are more
based on more of a play on the names.

In this project I designed 3 conceptual game of throne book covers. The covers design are more
based on more of a play on the names.

In this project I designed 3 conceptual game of throne book covers. The covers design are more
based on more of a play on the names.

This was a conceptual calendar project in which I decided to do a braille series. I wanted this calendar to be a learning experience for everyone. Although they wouldn’t be able to see it, they could still learn their days and months etc. As well as people who just wanted to learn braille, this could be very interactive for them.

This collection of stamps was made to show time change and things that are no longer in use in our society.

This candle set was made to basically pay homage to essential oils and all of their natural healing powers.

A furniture company based around boho/bohemian furniture.

A furniture company based around boho/bohemian furniture.

A rebrand for a chain aquarium.

A rebrand for a chain aquarium.

A rebrand for a chain aquarium.