Paper Engineering

This is a lovely picture of me, don't you think?

Paper engineering is something I have always wanted to try and so I have decided to dedicate my book, the one for "The 2012 Sketchbook Project," to engineering a carousel book. Sounds cool, right? Of course the internet has tons of examples of this, so let me show you a few, if this is something new to you.

The images are dimensional!

The book opens up into a star-shape but when closed, lays flat.

A super cool book by Madeleine Hannes

 My theme is "Uncharted Waters," perfect for this project, as this will definitely be a new experience. Now that you've seen my radical idea for this sketchbook project and you're interested in doing also check out the Art Co-Ops website: http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject. Also the books from last year will be on a "world tour" so check them out when their in your town.
 Some of these dates have already passed but you maybe inspired to enter this year.

February 19 - March 6, 2011	Brooklyn, NY	Brooklyn Art Library 103A N. 3rd St Brooklyn, NY 11211
March 12, 2011 12:00-6:00pm (during the SXSW festival!)	Austin, TX	Austin Museum of Art Located in the Community Room 823 Congress Ave Austin, TX
March 13th, 2011 12:00-6:00pm (during the SXSW festival!)	Austin, TX	29th St Ballroom at Spider House 2906 Fruth St Austin, TX 78705
March 30-April 2, 2011 Wed-Thu, Sat: 12pm - 6pm Fri 2pm - 8pm (Artwalk from 5-8pm)	Portland, ME	SPACE Gallery 538 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101
April 8-9, 2011 Fr: 6:00-10:00pm Sat: 12:00-5:00pm Circulation stops at closing time.	Atlanta, GA	The Granite Room 211 Peters St Atlanta, GA 30313
April 15-16, 2011 12:00-6:00pm	Washington, DC	Hillyer Art Space 9 Hillyer Ct NW Washington, DC 20008
April 28 - 29, 2011 Thursday 12 - 5:30pm Friday 10am - 3pm	Rochester, NY	Mercer Gallery at Monroe Community College Building 12-114 North Atrium 1000 East Henrietta Road Rochester, N.Y. 14623
June 10-12, 2011	Seattle, WA	Form/Space Ateller 2407 1st Avenue Seattle, WA 98121
June 16-18, 2011	San Francisco, CA	Madrone Studios 1417 15th St San Francisco, CA
July 14-17, 2011 12:00pm - 5:00pm	Chicago, IL	Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue Chicago, IL 60615
July 29-31, 2011	Winter Park, FL	Full Sail University 3300 University Boulevard Winter Park, FL 32792

I will be at the event in Chicago, so keep a look out!
-C

Memory Lane

 I just came across some photos of my recent work I have done in progress. As that progress tends to involve a lot of different pieces, I thought it be fun to share my process. Enjoy!

images from my Italy Travel piece

images from my promo-postcard: "The World We're Leaving to Our Children"

This last piece is one I have been working on for fun. I thought playing with hand-lettering could be something new to try along with the dimensionality of the corrugated paper. It's been challenging working in such a monochromatic color scheme. Wish me luck.

Inspiration

I cam across this really neat paper animation video from Mandy Smith. Check it out! I would love to work on a project like this. Looks like I should start one. If you're someone looking to collaborate, I'm all for it. Let's do it!

The Move, Paper Animation from Mandy Smith on Vimeo.

Website Launch

www.cassandramazur.com

Good news, I just launched my own professional website! Have a gander, tell your friends, and people you just met. Need a conversation stater? Well, I got one for you: "Did you see Cassandra Mazur's new website?" There you go...you don't have to use that, exactly, but you get the idea. Screen shot love:

www.cassandramazur.com

Rio

Just for fun I made this silly illustration yesterday. I think it happened as I was listening to Real McCoy. I think the influence of the music can definitely be seen here. These dancers seem like they would be seen in a club in Rio, hence the title.

See ya! 

Insanity

Today, I'm naming this post insanity, not only, because I just started the insanity workout program, (I'm really proud of myself, by the way, that's the only reason I really am even mentioning it), but because it has been really hectic lately. I just finished my postcard for self-promotion and now I have my hands full with my physical portfolio and my website. So here it is the first image I will send to Art Directors...drum roll please....

My idea for this is the world we're leaving for our children. I like the contrast of the dark subject matter against the fun and easy going color pattern and stylization. Not to mention, blowing bubble is one of my favorite past times.

Along with doing all my self-promotion materials, I've also been researching magazines and journals that allow for open submissions. I've just finished a mini project for Uppercase Magazine, a really cool magazine that showcases some very beautiful illustrations. Here is their website for more information: http://www.uppercasegallery.ca/. And yes, they're Canadian, another reason to love our neighbor to the north. ♥ Right now (deadline is May 15th) they are accepting submissions for art depicting our pets. How cute is that? So of course I did my beloved dog, Luella and in cut paper might I add. Some people love their pug or their Rottweiler but I love my mutt. (I predict that there will be a large number of illustrated pugs in that issue of Uppercase.) Enjoy!

South Carolina

Ever want to travel to South Carolina? Well, I just made it a little easier. This week I completed a map for Charleston Magazine. It contains the names of all the strange-named cities in the state. Check it out! I personally would love to see what Hell Hole Swamp is all about. I think the ink line would look great on an apron or a pillow. Can you say southern pride?