Saturday, September 13, 2008

Fresno Represent!

So I got to go up to Fresno to work with a major retailer. Who knew such things existed in Fresno? I certainly did not, but contrary to my Big City snobbery, Fresno was a cool little city.... all the needed amenities (Trader Joes, Shoe Pavilion because I forgot to bring non flip-flop shoes with me, PF Chang's for dinner) were all within a few blocks of my hotel room and the job was a mere 10 minute commute. 10 minutes?!? Hmmm... maybe living in Fresno wouldn't be so bad after all.... But no... on second thought I didn't find a Peet's Coffee there...

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Fashion Passion

As an artist in the Los Angeles and San Fancisco markets primarily, most of my work is of the commercial/advertising/beauty variety along with some celebrity. Fashion is harder to come by here on the Left Coast, but I'm working on it :) . I am very happy to have recently begun collaborating with a fab photographer Christina Von Messling on a series of designer profiles for the fashion blog Racked LA. The new column is called "Seam and Heard" and features a new local designer each week. Very cool stuff! So far the shots have been atmospheric, evocative and as far away from my standard "bright and pretty" commercial work as can be!


Jack Rabbit Collection - © C. Von Messling for Racked LA - Makeup/Hair by Tania D. Russell


Spreegirl - © C. Von Messling for Racked LA - Makeup/Hair by Tania D. Russell


Bryce and Bouji - © C. Von Messling for Racked LA - Makeup/Hair by Tania D. Russell