art and design erin hsi
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fall 2012 the project takes on the form of a poet’s unfinished life journal. it is full of memories, keepsakes, drawings, and articles. made with masking tape, cardstock, ink, and watercolor.
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the files contained in the book
a folder filled with memories
close-up view
with notes unclipped
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one of the poems included in the project
the concepts in the poem are illustrated by the looping of a red thread
and the story finishes, in pictoral form, on the back
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another poem is illustrated with a watercolor infinity symbol
‘newspaper clippings’ of relevant events
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p a t h a self-portrait through collage
spring 2013
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spring 2013 a multi-media children’s book with interactive elements. relays the story of tiny animal people who live in a tomato garden but yearn for adventure.
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the main character is scolded by his elder
tissue paper glass hides a secret garden inside
the trio escape towards adventure...
...through a broken glass door
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one character is in danger of falling into hot coffee make characters move and jump using pop-up book style tabs
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characters dance away from danger
the hero finally blows away the feline enemy
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p i g
jan. 2014 a cartoon, piggy-bank inspired pig whittled out of a 3x4� block of basswood. sanded and unfinished.
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h o m e
jan. 2014 a miniature house sculpted out of terracotta clay that smells of home. incense is placed inside; the smoke escapes through the chimney. a little ledge traps fallen ashes and keeps the upper part secure on the base.
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h u a n g z i t a o
june 2013 pose and texture—working with highlights. done in photoshop.
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l o n g h a i r e d b o y oct. 2012 first digital painting. a study of textiles—satin, leather, cotton, denim. painted in clip studio paint.
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k r y s t a l june 2013 minimalist portrait done in graphite. hb, 2b, and 8b pencil.
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a process screenshot
d . o . aug. 2013 another digital painting, this time with a focus on hair and facial features. drawn in photoshop.
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d a i k o n
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nov. 2013 a surreal situation depicted in watercolor and ink with salted sea and sky.
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p a s s i n g
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feb. 2014 a take on modern pop art and layering. created with holographic sheets, watercolor, ink, and acrylic paint.
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k e y
feb. 2014 conceptual profile in multiple media. pencil, ink, watercolor.
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flower
wreath
july 2013 pencil sketch with acrylic paint.
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l i l y
jan. 2014 the cross-section of a flower reveals the secret to life. completed in ink.
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s k e t c h e s 2012-2014
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