The Haiti Poster Project

JUSTTTT finished this up last night. They're going to print and being submitted to the to "The Haiti Poster Project".
I'll post better images, I commissioned #mom <3 to help stitch some typography for me. Although it is obviously somewhat photo-edited, the detailing came out pretty nice.

16x20 inch, digital print

Illustrated Valentines Day Card

Chocolate from Scratch...

This one is for all my Chocolate lovers. Illustration I i drew then rendered for the MTV.com Homepage. Happy Valentines Day! <3

Sketching...

Looking to develop some new typography.
Letters from top to bottom: "H" "2" "R"

Taking Type to the Streets...

One of my co-workers happens to be an extremely talented Graffiti Artist. Gusto's work has been published in a number of books. Here's a quick video documenting the process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MUvJ-deXww

New Glittle Cupcakes Web Site Launch!

Still working on the opening animation... but you can get the gist of things here:
www.glittlecupcakes.com
BTW: AMAZING cupcakes, Little Miss Ashley is one of the few people who encourages you to allow your imaginations run wild!

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to all

Newly crafted Pepperminty Type. Now if only my cards were lickable...

Thank You :: Typography

So I got swirly and curly on this special 'Thank You' note I created.

Checking-In: Transition

After graduation I was fortunate to be offered an internship (which eventually turned into full-time freelance) with Walter Bernard Design/WBMG (Walter Bernard & Milton Glaser). For me it was the opportunity of a lifetime to work under the art direction of these pioneers. :o)
Of course after a years time it became apparent that I had developed a real interest for design on the web. I had spent the summer before my noted internship slaving to learn as much as I could about web development (and I am far from the title of webmaster—there's so much!!) On that note, I interviewed for a position with mtv.com—where I currently spend my days designing.
As I use one eye to reflect back and the other to look forward, the best advice I can give is to keep your ears open. Pioneer of Design, Junior Designer, Supermarket Cashier... a lot of people have invaluable knowledge and insight that can be applied to design and many other aspects of life.

-Christa

Seaseme Street 'Googled'

Along with a 'job well done'—I guess you all can guess which is my favorite Google!

The attack of Cookie Monster!

OBSESSED

Onipa'a

Onipa’a (Inspired by the story and spirit of Queen Lili’uokalani)

Visit christapadovano.com to learn more about it!

Vanilla Typeface

Vanilla The name came from the Spanish word “vainilla”, diminutive form of “vaina” (meaning “sheath”), which is in turn derived from Latin “vagina.”

Click the image to enlarge it!

Vanilla "A"

I desperately need to get back on top of my 'type' game! Above is a preview one of the completed letters I have developed for my (almost completed) 'Vanilla' Concept— that I will be releasing soon!

AshleySpedale.com // Temp Website Launch!

After hours upon hours of silhouetting and photo-illustrating—I am happy to announce the launch of Ashley Spedale, Professional Make-Up Artist portfolio site! When Ashley is not baking her life into oblivion for Glittle Cupcakes, she free-lances as a Make-Up Artist. Check out the temporary site at ashleyspedale.com for additional contact information.

Sketches

Milton Glaser’s SVA: A Legacy of Graphic Design

School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents Milton Glaser’s SVA: A Legacy of Graphic Design, a 50-year retrospective of nearly 100 works created by Milton for the College, where he has been on the faculty since 1960 and currently serves as acting chairman. The exhibition will include the original artwork for the iconic posters seen by generations of New Yorkers as part of SVA’s ongoing subway campaign, preparatory sketches that will be on public view for the first time, and rare printed pieces like the 1963 announcement for the course Glaser taught at SVA with the late art director Henry Wolf.

August 31 - September 26, 2009
Reception: Tuesday, September 15, 6-8pm

Visual Arts Gallery
601 West 26 Street, 15th floor
New York, NY 10001
212.592.2145

EPIC Pt. 2

Muscle pains and many Jellyfish stings later. I am one happy Sponger.

photo credit: J. Conrad Williams

EPIC WAVE CONDITIONS

8-14 FT WAVES SUNDAY**
My body just went numb.. SURF (is) UP!!

New Logo for Make-up Artist, Ashley Spedale

Currently a Freelance Make-up Artist for MAC Cosmetics, Ashley desired an identity that reflects her adoration for pop art. (website coming soon!)