Urban Art

If you are a Palm Beach State Art Dept., Lake Worth fan on facebook you might have seen the recent post on Street Art in London.

Most my students know that I am here in London for an art exhibition at SDC Gallery. Today I walked around the East End of London (near Brick Lane) looking for Urban or Street Art. Here is a piece you might enjoy. It is actually carved into the side of the building. The white is the surface of the wall and the colored parts are carved away revealing the stone below.

If urban art is your thing (because I definitely love it) you may be interested in one of my favorite books London Street Art Anthology.

And remember to respect the property of others, you can make urban art inspired art on canvas. Afterall, if it is good enough for Banksy it's good enough for you.
Hope you enjoy the art.

Graphic Design Student Designs New College Web Site

The Palm Beach State Graphic Design Department is very proud to announce one of our talented students, Danielle Mitchell designed the layout and navigation system for the new Palm Beach State College website.

Danielle enrolled in the Graphic Design Intern course GRA 2940 and was placed in the College's Marketing Department where she earned 3 credits and real world experience. She will Graduate in May with an Associate in Graphic Design, Associates in Arts & a Web Design Certificate with a 3.75 GPA. She is on both the President's & Dean's List and serves as a PTK Officer of 2008-2009 School Year (Vice President of Finances).

This fall Danielle will transfer to a 4 year school to earn her BA and then Masters degree. We are very proud of Danielle's accomplishments and wish her continued success!

Palm Beach Craft Show

The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is this weekend: March 5, 6, & 7th 2010 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The 7th annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show brings more than 100 of the nation's most distinguished craft artists to the heart of West Palm Beach. Visit their web site for a coupon for discounted admission.

Lake Worth Graphic Design Student Sarah Nastri Exhibition: Broken Landscapes

After completing high school, Sarah Nastri began her college education at Palm Beach State. Moving to Los Angeles she expanded her art experience and education until she eventually moved back to Florida to finish her degree at The University of Central Florida, graduating with a BFA specializing in printmaking. Sarah is now continuing her education at Palm Beach State, taking courses in web design classes.

When asked about her work, Sarah states:
"art and creativity are an important part of who I am. I love the challenge in finding new and exciting materials and techniques to add to the diversity of my portfolio. My art has always been a personal experience. I feel a close relationship to my pieces as they develop.

Family is a strong inspiration and consistent theme throughout my developing work. I combine landscape and architecture to portray surreal spaces. The use of imagery from new and old family photographs is incorporated through the use of various media to create balanced compositions.

My use of overlapping images and color create compelling pieces that manly focus on the aesthetics of printmaking. Working with color and creating texture brings the flat surfaces alive."

Sarah's solo exhibition Broken Landscapes is a collection of prints, mixed media and wall sculpture at The Eissey Campus Theatre, 3160 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. February 24th- April 6th.

Careers in Art Panel Discussion

Are you interested in a career in the arts? Join us at the Palm Beach Gardens Campus for a panel discussion on art careers. Guest speakers are:

• Laura Ledford, Senior Graphic Designer,The Boner Group
• Brianna Anderson-Guthrie, Curatorial; Assistant, Norton Museum of Art
• Dorrie Koller, Painter and Art; Consultant, Studio E
• Konrad Kwok, Director of Design/Architect, Song & Associates
• Cara McKinley, Ceramic Studio Mgr & Instructor, Lighthouse Center the Arts



Thursday, February 25, 2010
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
SC-127 (BioScience Complex)
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens campus
Free - No Registration Required
~ Refreshments ~
For more information, call 561-207-5350
www.PalmBeachState.edu/career.xml

Twice Upon A Time

The opening reception of Twice Upon a Time, is tomorrow night at the Eissey Campus of Palm Beach State College. The show runs from February 16th - March 26th, 2010. The opening is from 5-8pm. We hope to see you there.

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

Just a reminder that the 16th Annual Street Painting Festival is Saturday and Sunday February 20-21 from 10 am to 6 pm in downtown Lake Worth. According the the Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce they boast the largest street painting festival in the country with over 400 artists participating. The 2-day event transforms the downtown streets of Lake Worth with more than 200 street paintings. Palm Beach State always has several students participating, so make plans to be there.

For more information visit their website.