Fashion Warriors Illustrations

Just wanted to post some of the "GIRLS" from the gallery exhibition "Fashion Warriors". Wynn and I created this together and exhibited these illustrations. They were done using markers, photography and digital techniques. All the photo's I shot on location at the origin of the particular woman. So, "Mary Queen Of Scots" I went to Melrose Abbey in Scotland and so on and so forth...They are all basically "fashion make-overs" done on some epic broads...Enjoy

love my smc students

So today I mustered up the courage to look at the website “rate your professor.com” and view my profile (for the very first time)…I heard from students my rating was good and there were only a few mean comments. I was pleasantly surprised to note out of 16 comments only 3 people couldn’t stand me. It is satisfying that there was no “luke-warm” comments. I can handle being hated… but it is worse to be a middle of the road or mediocre professor…So I wanted to say thanks to all the students that took the time to say nice and really funny things, it is really appreciated…Santa Monica students are some of the coolest, smartest, most wonderful students on the planet…I really love you guys (especially the person who made the Meryl Streep comment) wish I knew who it was...stay fashionable, Jem

And for the student who said "she is too interested in her dogs"...your right, so I thought I would post a pic for you...since they are the cutest pups on the planet!I love them so much...it hurts!

art history matters

Poincare’s Pontification

Henri Poincare and 18^th century mathematician and philosopher advanced a theory, according to which the creative process passes through various stages such as preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. In this theory ideas can pass through the mental colander and be strained into the unconscious. Only the viable creative concepts, those raising to the standard set forth by the conscious will curate and see the light of day or be acted on. So the theory goes. What is useful about Poincare’s Pontification is the notion that the creative process is initiated as a lone thought gestating before coming to fruition. Poincare was a head of his time. The capacity to create and illuminate an aesthetically beautiful image was considered divinely ordained up to the 20^th century. Sadly, some teachers still believe this myth and it impeded their ability to encourage or inspire certain pupils. Creativity is not God given. It is a rigorous and deeply satisfying mental process. Knowledge and research are key components in firing up the

Upcoming Seminar

For those students and professionals that have been wanting a great "Photoshop For Fashion" seminar, I am happy to report...IT"S HERE! Wynn Armstrong (photoshop- god-guru-guy) has put together a one day, everything you need to know, hands-on workshop. The event is going to be at Santa Monica College on June 4th from 11:00 to 3:00. Students, designers, professionals and casual enthusiasts are all encouraged to attend. The cost is 40$ and includes a workbook, CDRom, certificate of completion and all sorts of goodies...I hope to see many former and current students there...So, if your interested email Jemi and Wynn at penciltopentool@yahoo.com or check out fashioninart.com

Lots of Love
Jemi