Come to find out, even in the summer, I am pretty much worthless after 8 pm, especially when it comes to trying to plan and do anything academic. I have spent the last few days penned up in what we affectionately call the "rumpus room." There is a futon, filing cabinet that is no where near organized, hence the boxes of stuff ready to be filed in front of the futon, guitars, amplifiers, cubbies full of records, a desk, and numerous plastic shoe boxes filled with art supplies on any available shelf or floor space. I am half way through the first draft of my second paper due tomorrow (for 50% of my grade!) and I just couldn't type anymore once I had dinner. I decided to draw instead.
Today's, or maybe it was yesterday's (I've lost track) challenge was to draw your favorite TV show. This isn't exactly my best work, but the two main characters of the only show I make a point to watch have been rendered in a simple line drawing and color palette. I think I have watched every season of Project Runway, including All Stars, whether it has been through Netflix (since I didn't know the show existed until 2005) or on Hulu (since I no longer have cable).
I love the show for numerous reasons.
One, its reality television. I watched the Real World when I was a teenager and appreciate where it all began. Who can resist the drama and suspense (and wonder what was edited out)?
Two, I love and appreciate when you can see the creative process in action. Even more, I love when you can see designers grow and flourish.
Three, I can't do what they do.
I should, or at least I should be somewhat able, as my concentration was in textile design. I remember long nights in the studio with the sewing machine trying to get my samples straight! And yet I hate, hate, hate having to hem my own pants. I even put off putting a button back on a shirt until I absolutely have to. I can't even image creating an entire garment, let along fashion line!
After a quick google search of 'Tim Gunn' for images to help with my drawing, I read an article or two about his history. I have a greater appreciation for Tim Gunn knowing how many years of dedication he put into Parsons and how he revamped the curriculum in order for graduates to be more a part of the twenty first century. Who know?
I'm also a huge Project Runway fan, though I totally missed All-Stars. Who won? I still get annoyed thinking of Mondo's season and the travesty that he wasn't the winner. I almost didn't watch the next season because I was so annoyed. Seems like we've waited a long time for a new season - do you know when it will be back? I miss Tim Gunn! By. The way,when I'm in NYC, i love to stop at Mood. I bought the fabric for my kitchen curtains there!
ReplyDeleteThe All Star season started last summer and was really odd because there was no Tim Gunn or Heidi Klum! There were some really interesting challenges though, like going to the United Nations and having to design a garment based on a flag or asking random people for the clothes off their back and making an outfit from that! *Spoiler Alert* Mondo won! He, Michael Costello and Austin Scarlet were in the top three and showed at fashion week. I just read somewhere that Austin is making a wedding collection. Should be interesting to say the least.
ReplyDeleteSeason 10 started three weeks ago. In fact episode three is on tonight. Again, not having cable, I don't watch the episode until later in the week or the weekend. Last week was the unconventional challenge. I really feel like the quality of designing has gone up, so I am interested to see what kinds of other challenges there will be and who leaves for what reasons.