Hell Week

Calling the last week of the semester at UT, Hell Week, is an understatement. Five nights out of the week I've actually only slept on two of them, i've had a diet that mainly consisted of coffee and red bull, and I'm pretty sure that these dark circles under my eyes make me look like a zombie. However, happily I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel; after 10am tomorrow I get a week long break before my actual finals start, I wonder if I could take a week long nap?

{feeling now, after two major projects, and three huge tests} 

{feeling tomorrow}

Hope you all survived yet another round of Hell Week....

Photos: here

Semester at a Glance

I have to say that this semester I've had more projects, trips to the art store/hobby lobby, sleepless nights, endless cups of coffee, and filled sketchbooks then I've ever had in my life. However, I will admit that this has also been the most rewarding semester I've had in college. I'm finally learning things that, I know, will aide me a great deal in succeeding in the fashion industry.

Through one of my textile classes, Apparel Production and Design Lab, I had the opportunity to assemble what will be eventually become my professional portfolio, that will hopefully accompany me to several fabulous internship and job interviews after my days at the University of Texas are finished. Through this class I have learned that hard work, time management, and key organizational skills are vital to meeting dead lines and producing presentation ready projects.

I have transferred my hard copy portfolio onto this blog to share all that I have been diligently working on throughout this semester. I hope you enjoy thumbing through them as much as I enjoyed creating them.

{t-shirt design}

{9 heads model}

{9 heads model}

{master illustrator drawing}

{fabric rendering}

{t-shirt technical flat}

{found objects fashion collage}

{mixed media project}

{career wear project inspiration}

{career wear project inspiration}

{career wear project}

{career wear project}

{men's, children's, and plus size women's wear mini project}

{mini project}

{mini project}

{mini project}

{apparel company inspiration}

{apparel company inspiration}

{apparel company}

{apparel company}

Hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving!