Heart4arts' Journals

"Indie" movies are worthy of praises in my book.

Independent movies or "Indie movies" have been a big part of my life for some time now.
When I was 14, my stepDad brought home an HDTV and for the first time in my life I rested my eyes on "The Sundance channel". Ever since that fateful day, I can't ever look a cliche Hollywood, blockbuster movie the same. It just doesn't bring the same thing to the table, it's empty compared to the life-like characters in an indie movie.When we think of a "Hollywood" movie, we think fast paced, action packed, dangerous adventures ect, ect.

Indie movies for the majority, do not rely on these factors to grab your attention. It's more of a mood. Usually the audience is the observer, and as you study the characters in a movie by following them through their lives you began to see how complex the characters are. Through the use of thoughts, narrators, friends, and life like situations mingled with obstacles that analyze the psychological subtle nature of human emotions and contacts their world takes shape, and often began to mimic our own.

Indie movies in my opinions are much more genuine then any other genre. "Indie" is a broad term of course but the impression most of this movies have on me, is a journey to understand what makes us human, and what keeps us going. Whether it's love, the mixed feelings of growing up and maturing, the twisted and sometimes difficult views of unpopular notions, or the eye-opening thoughts of a contradictions it's a psychological journey that silently evaluates the world through simple scenarios and characters. Sometimes the characters and the plots are much more complicated or very, very, simple, and the ending of these movies might leave you feelings unsatisfied but it's everything in between the beginning till now that matters. It's how we reached the end that's important.

Today I watched Elephant again, this time I saw the ending. It was vivid in it's horror, but like life it reminded me that sometimes our own lives don't always have happy endings.
It's a very simple movie following the lives of every day high school kids. The main characters are normal and average in every way, and so are their lives. If you are looking for something that gets to the point quickly you have the wrong movie. This movie builds it's momentum very slowly, and at first you barely feel the direction the movie is steering you in unless you know the influence behind the plot. Slowly after connecting with the characters and towards the end, unspeakable tragedy happens. It's interestingly melancholy to see how two average people can quickly accept the idea of murder so indifferently. Two people who look just like everyone else decide to kill.
This movie was based on the 1999 Columbine High School shootings. It received two awards, The Palme dâ�™Or and Best Director awards in Cannes.

WARNING: Here is the Ending. I suggest watching the whole movie first, thought.

I'm not quite sure what made me write this, but sometimes I feel like I need a reality check in these type of independent movies do just that. Thanks to directors like Elephant's Van Gus Sant I regain perspective once more. Life isn't a world of fairy-tales it's bigger than that.

Zebras,ponies, and more!

This was made for Missmarisolson

and this was made because I was bored....It's set as my desktop wallpaper for now. I remember I had a huge collection of "My little Pony" growing up.

This banner was made for Burningcities

and this was made for Alexthedinosaur. Heheheheh I thought I'd have fun with this one. :P

Hello kitty and hair dye

Art skills updated

If you have seen my graphics then you know I love playing with vectors. They are my favorite graphics to make. Easy, not too bad on the time consuming, and the possibilities are endless! It's also such a great medium to portray emotions or our generation's crazes.
What most of you guys don't know is that I haven't taken any classes. It's all me playing around Photoshop and reading tutorials. Most of the time I just tweak things and make it my own....but I'm proud to announce that after studying and a couple of weeks of practice....I've made a completely original piece using Karlaynzon's picture. She asked me to make something that expressed her style...and I did.
I know I usually make things daily...but this picture is different then the others because I didn't tweak anything which is a lot faster to make and produce. This was made by painstakingly vectoring everything in the photograph.
Anyways Cheers! :)

P.S. Thank you Karlaynzon for making my Banner, I love it!

Deep down inside, you still love Pokemon.

This was requested by Burningcities.
I didn't think Pokemon was still popular but it's good to know I'm not the only one who still enjoys it. ^_^

For the spongebob lovers

This inspiration came from Worldofme.
It's more of a wallpaper than a design. I made her a graphic design as well, if you wish to view it go to her buzznet.
^_^

Can you tell what kind of mood I'm in?

I eat graphics for breakfast.

I'm on a roll today.
I've made two new layouts and I've got more in the making. Feel free to take whatever you like, but if you give me credit you won't be dissapointed, also please spread the word by telling a friend or two....And guys and girls don't be shy, just holler and tell me what you want and I'll make it for you. If you've got a specific design in mind, show me a picture and I'll mimic the layout with your unique requirements added to it.

Why do I want to do this? Because I'm going to college soon and I need a portfolio. Every request is a challenge and it's my pleasure to draw for someone who will appreciate it.

New customers today (so far):
Demolition Deeds-check her buzznet tomorrow or the next day to see the design.

And today's random art.

3am graphic design creations made by me

I'm so excited! My morals are up and so are my artistic ambitions. Tomorrow work is closed because of a possible hurricane threat. Yippees for no work! Boooo for hurricane! ^_~

Anyways here is my work if you like it, comment me. I can make you your very own customized background layout or picture.

Anyways this is just work that was born out of boredom and randomness.
Peace<3

More pictures and a trip to world market.

Check out the cool carving on these utensils

Behind me is the sweetest selection of tea on Earth

Japanese gummies are delicious.

I love this store. You can find a variety of items from almost everywhere on the globe. There selection of food, wine, furniture, and house decorations are outstanding.

I was in Pensacola, Florida shopping with friends when I came across the store. I thought it was like "Pier 1 imports" but it doesn't even come close to this store's authenticity. Everything came from the birthplace of the item, just like the label said. The Italian pasta came from Italy. The jelly from Holland and Belgium. The Chocolate from Germany, or Switzerland, etc, etc.

The other side of the store is mostly furnitures.
I can't wait to move in September, I hope the city has a World Market because when I decorate my house I want people to feel as if they have just stepped into a cultured home. It's going to have Italian, Spanish and Canadian influences...Maybe even an Oriental touch.
It will probably have a little bit of everything since I don't think I'll be able to decide.

World market rules

P.S. I started my blogspot back up, go check it out! I like playing with photoshop and designing whatever I feel like. Sometimes it's to express a mood, other times it's to get an idea out of my head, most of the time I'm just practicing and exercising my creativity.
Enjoy :)

One more thing....I have a new Mp3 player and I was wondering if you guys knew any cool groups or singers I could try? I don't care the genre, I listen to everything depending on my mood. Every and any requests are welcomed!
Thanks a lot ^_~