Trapane Portfolio

Art is an Experience

“I have always learned that communication is more than words. It's feelings, sights, smells, and even emotions. You can tell me something, and maybe even convince me with words; but if you have the right skills, you could definitely convince me through an experience.” —Kory Trapane

FYI

Software:

This publication was created entirely in Adobe® InDesign. Photos were processed in Adobe® Lightroom and Adobe® Photoshop.

Fonts:

Titles and Subtitles: Southern Aire

Body Text: Proxima Nova.

Details:

The size of this book is 8.5”x14” in Landscape orientation. The cover is black matboard, and the pages are hand cut acid free drawing paper.

Designed and created by Kory Trapane.

TABLE

Contents

——1965

-BorninSanGabriel,California,sonofanartist.

1970

——

-Kindergarten-Drewfirst“real”drawingofamaninacowboyhatsittingagainsta mailbox,napping.Firstconsciousdiscoveryofartanddrawing.Bestinclasseversince.

——1975

Peanutscharactersontheplayground.

-FifthGrade-Nominatedbyhisfifthgradeteacherandselectedbytheschoolto designandpaint

——1979

-EighthGrade-ArtwasselectedforpurchasebytheSanBernardinoCountyLibraryfor theirpermanentcollectionafteracounty-wideartshow.

Painting:AcryliconPaper.SolidColors.

——1983

-TwelfthGrade-DiscoveredGraphicDesign.TheSanBernardinoCountyArtsLeague heldacontestopentoallhighschoolstudentsinthecountytodesigntheirnewlogo. Kory’slogodesignwasselectedasFirstPlace.ReceivedrecognitionfromtheCounty BoardofSupervisorsaswellastheSchoolDistrictandArtsLeague.

GraduatedwithHonorswithanExcellenceinArtcertificate.

AlsoCertifiedinGraphicArtsaftercompletingtheSanBernardinoCountyRegional OccupationalProgram.

OfferedajobandwashiredbyMountainCommunicationsCorp(apublications company)whileattendinghighschool.

——1985-87

-MissionaryforTheChurchofJesusChristofLatter-DaySaints,BrazilBrasilia Mission. ——1989

-Returnedtoschool.AttendedCypressCollegeinSouthernCaliforniawherehe discoveredcreativewriting.MajoredinArtandJournalism.

——1992

-AppliedtotheSchoolofJournalismattheUniversityofSouthernCaliforniatostudy PublicRelations.Wasacceptedwithpraise.

Asacreativerelease,spentmostofhistime(andelectives)intheSchool ofFineArts,completingprojectafterprojectinfineartandeventually photography.Discoveredthefineartofphotographyandboughthis firstSLRcamera,aCanonAE-1.

——1994

-TwoFineArtworksselectedfortheFine ArtShowatUSC’sFisherGallery.

——1995

-FirstUSCstudentevertohavetwophotographicworksselectedforthepermanent galleryintheGeorgeLucas/StephenSpielbergbuilding,SchoolofCinematicArtsatUSC.

KayleeTrapanewasborn.

——1996

-GraduatedfromtheSchoolofJournalismattheUniversityofSouthernCalifornia. Whileattendingschool,heldpublicrelationsjobsinLosAngeles (Burson/Marsteller) andMarinaDelReywithclientssuchasNBC,SunMicrosystems,Compaq.Knownasthe “go-to”personforanythingartisticand computer/internetrelated.

——1997

-TookhisdaughtertoDisneyland(wherehespentmuchofhistime)andhadan epiphanythatheshouldpursuehisartisticnature.MovedhisfamilytoUtahtofurther hiscreativecareer.

——1999

-HiredbyTheWardleyCorpastheVicePresidentofMarketingtodesignallcompany materialsandbrandingforthecompanyandagents.

——2000

-OpenedaDesignandPhotographyStudioinhisbasement.Successfullygrewthe businessoverthenextseveralyearsfromword-of-mouthadvertising.Keptupwith photographictrendsandpioneeredvirtualphotographyinRealEstateMarketing.

——2005-09

——2007-09

-MentoredphotographersaroundtheglobeviatheworldwidewebandInspire. com(nowclosed).Manyachievedsuccess.

Produced/Directedthreemajor productionsfortheCityofHerriman.Handledallartdirectiononsetsandmarketing. AlsoorganizedandcuratedthreeannualArtShowsduringHerrimanLIVE!TalentShow.

-AppointedaseatontheHerrimanArtsCouncil.

——2009

-StartedtopursueacareerinEducationto“PayItForward.”Hasbeenteachingsince 2009.

——2010

——2011

-Startedsellinghisphotography.WonSupervisorsChoiceattheUtahStateFair.And wasacceptedasacontributorforstockphotosite

-AcceptedapermanentteachingjobatHerrimanHighSchool,JordanSchoolDistrict. SuccessfullystartedthePhotographyandDesignProgram.

——2014

iStockPhoto.com

-ReceivedLevel1license. ——2017-ReceivedLevel2license.

THE FUTURE?

Education Track: Kory wants to “Pay it Forward” by teaching the art of photography and design, as well as other visual arts and media. He isn’t done with his career until he passes it along!

Master’s Degree: Kory would like to obtain his Masters, and even further studies in the Arts and Education.

Kory plans on continuing his photography and design and is well respected among artists in Utah.

Photography

LosAngelesSixthSt.

TYPOLOGIES

Journal Entry - October 2, 1994, 2:20pm - I will be taking photos with monochrome film on 6th Street through the center of Downtown Los Angeles. All photos will be shot at intersections facing Northeast starting at the 110 Freeway and ending at the 6th Street Bridge and the Los Angeles River.

Purpose: This project will demonstrate the development of society, culture and architectural differences in regards to time, space and order.

Details: All photos were taken at normal eye level from the center of the south crosswalk facing north or northeast. Each image is titled with the time of capture and street name.

Equipment: Canon AE-1, 50mm lens, Orwo NP22 monochrome film

LOS ANGELES INSTALLATION

University of Southern California - Installed on the campus of the University of Southern California in the School of Fine Arts.

Format: Black and white prints on a white matte in a thin black frame. Lined up and ordered in consecutive manner from West to East with a title frame at the beginning.

Photography

Old Pasadena

DOCUMENTARY

Journal Entry - October, 1993, Evening - I will be capturing the newly renovated Old Town Pasadena on Colorado Boulevard between Pasadena Avenue and Raymond Avenue. The town has recently succeeded on attracting new interest in revitalizing the struggling retail market district.

Purpose: This project will document the culture and architecture, contrasting old architecture with new trends in retail and social life.

Details: All photos were taken in the Old Pasadena retail Market district during one evening only. Each image is titled based on the content of the image.

Equipment: Canon AE-1, 50mm lens, Ilford HP5 Plus film.

The Date Seciohc Sit down... Have a cup Ciao Lights

Woman Wondering, Waiting

ny kets

anana repub arcell or wo CDs rds & Tapes

LOS ANGELES DISPLAY

University of Southern California, 1993 - Displayed on the campus of the University of Southern California in the School of Fine Arts, Fisher Gallery

Format: Black and white printing in a traditional dark room onto 30-year-old photographic paper with natural curling and faded emulsion. Bound with a copper wire.

Photography

GAP OKSTO Walking in Slo-Mo

Mr. Shine Braley

Friends Scandalous Russel Myghthawks Ghosting

Fine Art

FINE ART

Kory includes various styles of creative works as well as photojournalism in his repertoire of fine art photography. He is always experimenting with new styles and genres. One of his favorites is black and white (monotone) photography.

Kory has been capturing creative images for over 15 years. His works have been seen at the Utah State Fair, President Thomas S. Monson’s office, the Fisher Gallery at the University of Southern California, and featured on various websites such as RedBubble.com, iStockPhoto.com.

Wheelin’, 2008 The Bride, 2008 Old Pals, 2009

Ouro Preto, Brazil, 1986 Ouro Preto, Brazil, 1986

Family Fun at the Fair, 2010

Speeding, 2008

Warm Bulb, 2008 Blue Bubble, 2008 Healing Field, Sandy, UT, 2008

Photography

i-Drop, 2008 Fork Abstract, 2008

B-U-B...B-L-E, 2008

Dazey, 2009 Dizzy Ducks, 2008

Scattered, 2010 Mighty Manti, 2009 Idaho Falls, 2009

Commercial

COMMERCIAL AND STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY

Kory loves doing commercial photography. He has recently been accepted as a stock contributor for iStockPhoto.com and other sites, as well as for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He uses his photography studio in his

Breaking Out, 2008 Tiki, 2011 Guitar Abstract, 2008 Which Way...?, 1994 Stairs, 2008

Little Red Corvette, 2009

Daily Iron, 2008

Strainer, 2008 Pink Soup, 2009 Dramatic Baseball, 2009

Photography

Computer Snack, 2008 Fork Shadow, 2008 Black Pitchers, 2008

Halo, 2013 Grainy Apple, 2008

Drip, 2013 Idea Bin, 2008

Orange, 2008

Nature-Landscape

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!

Some say this is the only thing that matters, but it isn’t in Photography. What really matters is the time of day, and the weather. Some great images can be captured when this is taken into consideration when capturing nature.

Photography

Left: Alta Quakeys: Taken at the end of the Fall season when the first snow was on the ground. The clouds created a fog in the background, and gave some dramatic light for the overall image. This image is best seen large.

The Trio, 2009 Duck Pond, 2015 Sunrise on the Beach, 2017

Splash, 2008 Giant Petals, 2008 Bamboo Dew, 2008 Curly Tip, 2009 Water Cooler, 2009 Morning Arch, 2015

PHOTOGRAPHY Architecture

ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Architectural photography is a precise art. In a way it is capturing someone else’s art, so being creative with the way its presented is key to successfully making it your own art. Kory enjoys finding the right angles and detail for every shot.

Kory also thoroughly enjoys photographing LDS Temples. He has made many fine prints of these favorite images and has sold many pieces all over the country. He also contributes to the LDS image repository.

Daybreak Absract, 2009 Manti Hill, 2009 New York Skyline, 2017 Ground Zero Station, 2017

Daybreak Tracts, 2009 Bountiful Blast, 2009 Salt Lake, 2010 Manhattan Lights, 2017 Geometric,2004

Photography

Logan in the Fall, 2009 Daybreak Blocks, 2009

Burning Within, 2015 Timpanogos at Sunset, 2010 New York Overlook, 2017

Symmetrical, 2009

Food & Fun

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

Kory started shooting food photography as a part of his graphic design business while creating recipe cards for his clients. He furthered the art and became more creative and unique when he began shooting for stock art and other media. His Cheery-Os (pictured above) won an award in the humor category at the Utah State Fair in the Fall of 2009.

Italian Soda, 2008 Baklava, 2009 Pizza Oven, 2018 Street Taco, 2018 Red Pepper, 2008

Cheery-Os, 2008 Mallows, 2011 Slushy, 2014 Dumpty, 2009 M&M Spaghetti, 2008

Apple, 2008 Hot Dogs, 2008 Leaving a Trail, 2008

Hatching, 2009 Hot, 2014

Cherry on Top, 2010 Ice Cream Soda, 2008

Waiting, 2009

Portraiture

PORTRAITURE PHOTOGRAPHY

Portraiture is a unique form of art. It requires a certain skill to capture personality and environment while at the same time representing the subject. Kory started shooting portraiture in 2006 with his first client, a senior form West Jordan High School. Although he loves to capture personalities of all ages, students and seniors are Kory’s favorite.

Calli, 2010

Carla, 2009 Lindsay, 2008

Vroooooom, 2009

Look, 2014

Sarah, 2010 Harley, 2010 The Dancer, 2016

Kaylee, 2012 Mark, 2015 McKenna, 2015

Thinking, 2014 Leah, 2014 Bess, 2015 Laurel, 2009

Seeing, Hearing and Speaking Evil?

Commercial Art

Digital Art

DIGITAL ART

To Kory, any manipulation that removes an image way out of reality is digital art. Just like the lightning image above, the original image was taken mid-day on a clear blue-sky day. The image was then enhanced with a stormy sky and the change from day to night. The whole mood changed! The sunlight on the trees now acts as believable light from the lightning bolt. Kory also won awards for “Living in a Fish World” (Supervisor’s Choice) and “What Attitude, Dad” pictured above.

Braincramp

Time...

Strike of Midnight Living in a Fish World Burning Lens Bulb Road Taylor

TRI BE CA

LIVE•EAT•BE

Logos & Marks

Logos are iconic images used for branding or identification, whereas Logotypes are a variation, but using typography to communicate. Skills involved with logo creation are illustration, color theory, typography etc. Kory has mastered this skill set to deliver exactly what the client wants.

Although Kory’s most difficult client is himself...

Branding

BRANDING AND IDENTITY

Some confuse logos with branding, however they are two different things. Branding differs from that stated above in that branding is an overall look and feel of a company’s or individual’s image throughout their different mediums in printed materials, decor and signage, including color, style, genre, mood and, yes, the logo. Target is red, Walmart is blue. Home Depot is orange, Kodak is yellow. Kory has had praise from his many clients and their success because of their image and branding. He has handled everything from business cards to packaging design to interior office signage and more.

Advertising

ADVERTISING LAYOUT AND DESIGN

This is how Kory got his start in Graphic Design, with his first job out of High School (besides the work he did during high school creating posters and programs for the schools events and productions). From the days of manual paste-up, and typesetting, where all layouts had to be built on a board, to the computer technology of today where everything is on a screen, Kory has seen it all, and knows what makes things work. He actually enjoys the simple and clean designs the best, and has learned how to communicate ideas with less... Less IS really more!

Typography

TYPOGRAPHY

Typography is one of the most fun forms of commercial art. It truly is an art form, with a specific skill set to accomplish it correctly. This is one of Kory’s favorite things to do, PLAY WITH TYPE! Type straight out of the keyboard is so boring to him, that he is constantly moving, adjusting, or even illustrating type to make it look right. Kory’s collection of fonts actually will not all fit on his computer, so his library is always changing. And you’ll see him playing around on the font websites occasionally...

Walt Disney

Illustration

ILLUSTRATION

Even though Illustration is not Kory’s main strength, he still has the skills to create what he needs when he can’t find it elsewhere. Illustration is an art that requires 100% attention, and that’s why there are some really good illustrators out there that only do illustration.

Kory illustrates both manually (ink on paper) and digitally on the computer.

Inspiration

INSPIRATIONALLY

FavoriteArtists

INSPIRATIONS

While attending the University of Southern California, Kory spent a year in Art History. He didn’t think it would be very exciting, however he was hooked after the first few weeks. Art history is now VERY important to him, and loves thumbing through the volumes of art books that he owns. The artists on this page are just a few of his favorites.

Vincent Van Gogh, Starry Night James Christiansen, Fairy Tales

Edward Hopper, Nighthawks

Ansel Adams, Moon and Half Dome Bill Simone

Peter Gasser, High Sierra, California

Greg Olsen Vincent Laforet

Henry Cartier Bresson Jill Greenberg Klaus von Frieling Adrian Sommeling

Georges Seurat, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte

INSPIRING Others

Artists that have been inspired and or mentored under my tutelage:

I met Dean on a photography website when he first began his photographic career. I was able to inspire and teach him in the discussion forums and private chat. He currently lives in new Zealand. His work can be seen here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/tristar71

MORE INSPIRATIONS

Artists that have been inspired and or mentored under my tutelage:

AARON LUDWIG

Aaron was an employee of my design studio for about a year. I was able to coach him in art and design while working for me. He has gone back to school and is looking forward to an internship at Disney Ineractive. See his blog here: http://rabidmilkman.blogspot.com/

Vikram is another online once-novice that I spent time with in discussion boards and chat. He has mastered the use of lighting and composition. He currently lives in Bangalore, India. His work can be seen here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/vfranklin

NATHALIE CHAPUT

Nathalie lives in Montreal, Canada where she found my discussions online. I have had many discussions and ongoing chat, probably the most from my online experience. Her improvement is phenomenal and is mastering Digital Art. See her work here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thali6

INSPIRATIONS

I have spent countless hours online on various websites teaching and mentoring other artists in discussion groups and one-on-one chats. Many of the users on http://Inspi.re (who have since moved to RedBubble.com) have benefitted from my participation in discussions, as did the three listed above. This time online is one of the sources where I found my desire to teach others about art and creativity, and to help them succeed at it. That is what I helped others do most... how to see and create art, not just snap pictures.

‘Poons by Vikram Franklin Dry Dock by Nathalie Chaput

‘Sugar Loaf Islands by Dean Mullin by Aaron Ludwig

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