Creative Project Entry #6: Catcher in the Rye

The last one. Possibly the most simple, but hey, sometimes simple is best.

Cheers, everybody.

Creative Project Entry #6: Looking For Alaska

Alaska in vector, based as closely as possible on descriptions of her from the book.

Been drawing a lot of characters viewed from behind because of this project, probably because I have a lot of feels about spoiling readers' perceptions of what a character looks like. Faces are important and expressive and powerful in art, but I think I prefer being allowed to imagine those faces when it comes to non-graphic novels.

In other news, I hate drawing feet.

Creative Project Entry #5: Speak

Click to enlarge. This is, by far, one of the most important books we've read this quarter. In terms of theme and content, I think it's so important for young adults to be able to handle this material and be able to discuss it in a safe setting.

The only part of this done digitally is the text. The rest is hand-cut construction paper and fine tip tūl permanent marker.

Creative Project Entry #4: The Book Thief

Click for larger view. This one was the most difficult yet, featuring Liesel Meminger and the narrator, Death. Great read, go pick it up if you haven't yet.

There's another cover which necessitates the back cover in addition to the front, coming soon.

Creative Project Entry #3: Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

My idea with this one is to try and replicate what Junior's journal would actually look like if he carried it around with him everywhere. When I carry my journals around, they usually end up looking something like this, minus the award, of course.

Creative Project Entry #2: Feed

Still playing with vectors, this time in the hopes of imitating an x-ray. Internet was consulted for anatomy, color scheme and a creative commons photo of a computer board. 

Creative Project Entry #1: Daughter of Smoke and Bone

For my Young Adult Literature class, we were all assigned creative projects. I decided to design new book covers for (almost) every novel we've read thus far. Here's the first version of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone cover for your perusal.

I wanted to work in something reminiscent of vector because I've never used it before. Might make some adjustments for the final version.

Survey Now Officially CLOSED!

Thank you so much to those who chose to participate in the Music in your Experience survey, which is no longer taking official submissions. However, if it opens up a forum of discussion or you want to answer some of the questions for the sake of it, please feel free. I would love to talk to everybody about music all the time. :)

Cheers!

Survey: Music, in Your Experience...

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This is a survey for a group project presentation in English 347: Young Adult Literature. My group and I are presenting on Music and the effects/impact is has on people from their middle school years to college (and beyond, if you like). Names, if provided, will be kept private, but please keep in mind this is for a presentation. Please explain your answers/give examples as much as you feel necessary. Thank you for participating! If you would like to respond without leaving it in a comment, please email me at whitmam2@students.wwu.edu with "Survey" in the subject.

1. In general, what kind of effect does music have on you?
2. In middle or high school, what were some of the genres, bands, or artists you listened to? 
3. Did you ever feel any pressure about the kind of music you liked in middle and high school? Does that pressure still exist now?
4. Was music ever a key factor in how you spent your free time?
5. Did music ever dictate the people you surrounded yourself with? If yes, what kind of atmosphere did this generate?
6. Did your musical tastes align with that of your parent, guardian, or someone outside of your age group? If so, did you view this positively or negatively?
7. Did you ever view music or music culture as a form of rebellion or identity?
8. Do you have any other stories or memories involving music which you think are pertinent?  

We acknowledge that there are many generalizations and stereotypes surrounding music and the effect it has on people. If you believe that this survey perpetuates these stereotypes, we would greatly appreciate being refuted! Please share thoughts, anecdotes, banter, and witticisms.