Joe Rule

Welp, another semester down--two more to go. We had a little over a month to complete this final project from concept to critique. I was behind on the deadlines right from the start. We were supposed to have storyboards and a pitch at the end of March,… more »

While the first 5 projects of the semester were only 1 week long, we had 2-3 weeks to complete this one. Unlike other professors, Larson did not expect us to work over spring break. I was grateful for this, but ended up spending my break working on the… more »

The next project of the semester involved combining the different techniques we used in the first four projects--generative imagery, vector photo reduction and photo illustration. The focus was to create a meaningful, metaphorical self portrait. Someth… more »

The next project of the semester involved illustrating using 3D, photography and drawing techniques with emphasis on photo realism. I had a difficult time coming up with an original idea for this piece--or at least one that could be done within a week a… more »

The next project of the semester involved using vectors to illustrate in a detailed and/or simple, stylized and meaningful way. I chose to explore the idea of physical gesture and movement becoming line as seen in the Zen practice of caligraphy and in H… more »