Tuesday, April 12, 2011

I AM


Some folks at The Art Institute of Boston recently asked me to fill out something called an "I Am Statement." Part of the catch is that I would have to illustrate one of my responses. I chose "I am quirky and observant," because, well, I am. :)
My friends Kelly and Adam at One Eleven Images took some really fun pictures of me which made it hard to choose. They also took some snapshots of me in my studio, which is something I have yet to share on my blog...behold, my little corner of the studio I share with Keith:



As you can see, I keep everything precious close to me while I'm working: Totoro, Squirt, Gary the Snail, Toad, My Britney Lee print, my signed Raina Telgemeir ink drawing, my lava lamp from 6th grade, and a various assortment of books...aside from the books we have in the other room:


So that's about all she wrote - for now. I just got back from MoCCA where I met a lot of really great people and attained some new favorite items that will look nice in my workspace. Namely this portrait, painted by Nathan Stapely:


And this photo snapped by Scott C!


Keith did a really great post on his blog, which I linked to further towards the top! Until next time, faretheewell my friends. Thanks so much for reading and being so wonderful. 

11 comments:

  1. Apple computer AND Scott Pilgrim?! Are you like my long lost sister?

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  2. I love love love your I AM illustration! Can't wait to see how it looks in the AIB thing!

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  3. aww this is awesome! Your I am illustration is perfect.

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  4. Soooo jealous of all your awesome books! Great post!

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  5. This is so neat - I love seeing other artists work space! Neat neat neat!

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  6. hahaha Liam...YES...and even more so if you have all the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books!

    Thanks everyone! :)

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  7. Anonymous11:25 AM

    Haha! You Are quirky and observant! I would say much hasn't changed in regards to your personality since college Miss Renee! You have so much good energy about you...love the illustration you made here! Oh, very cool studio space too!

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  8. Thanks Caroline :) :) :)

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  9. I wish my workspace looked neat like that. Oh, and... I had the pleasure of meeting Raina Telgemeir years back and these days I've seen a few of my fifth graders with her stuff!

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  10. Renee, your studio space is so fun! Your "I Am Statement" turned out great! What a fun way to describe yourself! Adorable!

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  11. Looks like a comfy and creative environment. The wall color feels conducive to the production of great illustration.

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