R37R0 Series
Artwork Details
This was all inspired by a single pair of white sunglasses that I had purchased a while ago. If you haven't seen the printed ads for Rayban's new Wayfarer sunglasses, I would suggest for you to take a look at them. The advertising really inspired me.
These photos were taken by me with a Canon Rebel XT camera. The first and thrid piece of artwork is a self portrait of me. The second piece of work is a photo of my dearest friend, Genie.
Info
- Photoshop CS3
- 20 layers per work
- Canon Digital Rebel XT camera used for the photos
Geek
Artwork Details
My wonderful fiance is a geek. We always joke with each other about how geeky and crazy he is. So I was instantly inspired to make a piece of work about him, basically telling a story about what it would be like if he had super powers.
This time he isn't the geek, hes now a super hero. I am the one standing in the background.
Info
- Photoshop CS3
- 3 rough sketches were created
- Stock photos were used
X Marks The Heart
Artwork Details
A wonderful self portrait of me, portraying my serious side. I had a lot of fun creating this piece. It did take a couple of days to complete, but overall, this is definatly one of my most favorite pieces.
Sometimes I like to create works of art by expressing my feelings/thoughts through them.
Info
- Photoshop CS3
- Illustrator CS3
- Reference photos were used
- Self portrait
Lovers in Japan
Artwork Details
This was a birthday gift made for my fiance, Chet. I did change the work and took out all of the fonts and all that "happy birthday" goodness. I wanted to make it more simple and clean.
I loved this piece so much that I took it to Ritz Camera and had it printed, poster size!
Info
- Photoshop CS3
- Illustrator CS3
- 20x30 PRINT
Hello Pocky!
Artwork Details
I had a lot of fun creating this piece of work. It was for a photography/photoshop class assignment a few years back. We had to chose a product that we liked, then we had to create an ad for it.
Pocky is a popular Japanese "cookie" that comes in different sizes and flavors. Strawberry happens to be my favorite.
Info
- Canon Digital Rebel XTi was used to take the photo
- Photoshop CS3
- Designed in less than 3 hours
Learn more about Pocky!
In The Mix
Artwork Details
My fiance and I love electronica music. I used a reference photo of my fiance in this piece. Hes now a DJ!
I had to draw out the headphones. His arm looks weird, but thats because the photo I took was at an angle and he had his elbow propped up on a table.
Info
- Photoshop CS3
- Reference photos used
EVE
Artwork Details
When I saw the film WALL-E, I instantly fell in love with the character Eve. I was instantly inspired to create a piece of work featuring Eve.
This was actually a wallpaper I had made for my macbook pro.
Info
- Photoshop CS3
- Illustrator CS3
- 100 layers
The Many Faces of Hayao Miyazaki
Artwork Details
This piece was created back in 2006. I am a huge Miyazaki fan! Even though this work is very old, I still love it. I remember this took me a whole day to complete.
Look closely for the characters you love!
Info
- Photoshop CS2
- Character reference photos were used
Believe in Magic; Featuring Tiesto
Artwork Details
Tiesto is a very famous and popular DJ in Europe. He happens to be my favorite dance/trance/electronica dj too.
I used a wonderful stock photo of him and decided to create a piece of work with it. This is my favorite wallpaper of all time.
Info
- Photoshop CS3
- Stock photo used
Learn more about Tiesto!
Mellerz in Technicolor
Artwork Details
A wallpaper created to express my love for color and sketches. This is a self portrait of me which I enjoyed creating.
This piece is slightly old, but I still love the design.
Info
- Photoshop CS2/CS3
- Reference photo was used
Wii Design
Artwork Details
I love the Wii gaming consol. I was very inspired to create a design for it. This piece is also slightly old.
Info
- Photoshop CS2
- Stock photos were used
Panda Sweets Series
Artwork Details
This is my "Panda Sweets" series. I was inspired to try a different style. I wanted to create something cute, happy, something that would basically make you go "awwe!".
I love the characters I had created. They really express who I am on the inside.
Info
- Photoshop CS3
- Photoshop CS4
- Submitted to be printed on the JONES soda bottle
About the artist
Melanie
I love stunning typography, bold colors, and the entire creative process. Design is one of my passions that I have in life, the others are family and friends. I love the whole process of design, from the first rough sketches to the completed material. I like experiencing with new and different styles. I love to challenge myself, but I will not hesitate to push the boundaries. When I'm not saving the world from bad design, I enjoy creative writing, photography, art history, asian culture, traveling, and cooking.
I was born and raised here in Florida. I have lived here for 21 years. I am an identical twin. I am currently attending Polk Community College, which I will be attaining a degree in Art very soon.
"Live as if your were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Gandhiji
Interact
As an artist, I am always willing to expand my horizons. I love designing, but I also love creative websites. To learn more about my capabilities and skills, you can always check out my resume.
Availability
I am currently available for hire. I would love to work as a Graphics Designer, PT would be best for me since school is still my main focus. Being in an internship would be great too, the experience would be well worth it!
Weapons of Choice
- Adobe Photoshop CS3/CS4
- Illustrator CS3/CS4
- WACOM Intuos3 Tablet
- Macbook Pro 15'' - OS X Leopard
My Resume
Objective
To gain valuable work experience in a professional environment and to learn more about Design.
Work Experience
- Ritz Camera (September 2008 - January 2009)
- Sales/Lab Associate
- printing, photo restorations, and cameras
Complete Resume
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- Here
Knowledge & Skills
- Operating Systems
- Macintosh and Windows
- Computer Software
- Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Suit Case Fusion
- Programming Language
- (X)HTML, CSS, PHP
Education
2007 - Current
- Polk Community College, Lakeland, FL
- Completed some basic design courses
- Majored in Art
2002 - 2006
- Diploma, Lake Gibson High School, Lakeland
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Contact Info
Melanie
- E-mail:
- melanie@melyzdesign.com
- Skype:
- mellerzforever
- Google Talk:
- mellerz.forever@gmail.com