Sculptures from this period are unparalleled. My mind is blown by the details of the hands and veins. How is such smooth precision chipped from marble? I remember my senses going haywire in the Louvre when they were convinced that these marble tush’s would squish if … Read More →
Author Archives: tonia
Cross-Cultural: Geometric Kufi vs. Keith Haring
When I saw the calligraphy I could not help but instantly recall the energy, color, and simple line quality encapsulated by Haring’s work. Testimony of our collective humanity, and the tastes of our consciousness. Geometric Kufi reproduction of a mosaic in a mosque of Isfahan, … Read More →
Eduardo Recif
One of my first favorite contemporary artists. He expanded my understanding of collage and design, and even gave 9th-grade-Tonia words of encouragement. These vintage magazine images give a commercial legitimacy to silly ideas. The best part is, that you can download some Recif-made typography as … Read More →
Erik Parker
I caught Parker’s “Focus” exhibit at the Modern in Ft Worth. His line is so CLEAN. The psychedelic colors titillate my eyes, though I wish that I DIDN’T notice that these were all faces. Parker varies his subject matter from time to time but all … Read More →
Welcome
You have reached the website of me, Tonia. I am a young college student who has been dabbling in graphic design and the arts for most of my life. This website is a place where you can hear what I have to say and see what I have to make.
Phaedra Longhurst
It's no secret that I am insatiably envious of simplistic collage. Phaedra is a master of getting just enough picture in just the right places to make my eyes feel at peace.
Mia Nolting
This girl is great. I love her sketches and scraps the most (oddly enough). Great hand for drawing, and great eye for where to add color.
Choreography: No Speak Americano
I do love dance music, but this is about doing a lot with one thing: hands. A dancer’s study. I have my own series on hands, admittedly way less lively.
Irina Werning – Back to the Future
Such a creative yet simple idea to recreate child photos. The most impressive part for me is all the work that went into replicating the clothing and accessories. Even if the composition is pre-given to you, SO much work is going into this that most … Read More →