Moving Forward

I got this lovely e-mail from my professor a few days ago and I'm still smiling about it. It's rare to find people that change the way you perceive the world and I feel so fortunate to have been influenced by quite a few admirable minds in the past four years. So this is me moving forward in hopes that I will turn out to be a more exciting 20 something year old with a little help from friends, family and mentors.

" Dear Independent Studio,

During the last few weeks of class I came across these words, by Michael Ondaatje in ‘The Cat’s Table’, that made me think about you moving on from RSID -

‘There is a story, always ahead of you. Barely existing. Only gradually do you attach yourself to it and feed it. You discover the carapace that will contain and test your character. You find in this way the path of your life….’

I wish you well with what comes next and hope you keep in-touch.

It has been an inspiration and pleasure getting to know the way you look at the world.

-CD "

Playlist: Toronto

School is finally out for summer and I couldn't be happier. Having had time to take some very long, much needed breaths of fresh air, I'm happy to say that upon revisiting my thesis  project, on this sunny afternoon, I am still quite pleased with the outcome. I'm working away on a brand new portfolio and website so stay tuned for some more information on the project. Until then, I hope you enjoy this little touch of Graphic Porn. 

Special thanks to Steven Lee of Silhouetted Skyline for the inspirational photography and to Toronto for being a city full of adventure.

La la la la

I do love my ma and pa

Armour and Renaissance

  'experiments’ 

by Atelier XJC sàrl

1901

Birdy's album finally came out and it's making my week manageable. I remember hearing her Cover of "Skinny Love" a few months ago on an episode of The Vampire Diaries (No Judgement) and I fell in love. I'm always a fan of a good cover but I rarely believe that they are comparable to the original. It's safe to say that her cover is more than worthy of standing next to Bon Iver's rendition. 

The album is basically a compilation of Covers but I'm definitely OK with that. I took a shortcut down memory lane on my way to the studio as I smiled to the Birdy's interpretations of "1901" by Pheonix and "The District Sleeps alone Tonight by The Postal Service". With smooth vocals and great style, I can't help but send my support for Birdy all the way from Toronto as her career takes flight. The best part of it all: She's just 15 years old. What did you accomplish at that age?

Life Lessons

Anahi Eleuterio