New mug from Society6
It’s been a long journey but the destination is finally within sight. As some of you know I went to art school in the early 80s, receiving my Associates Degree in Fine Art from Bucks County Community College. Then I took a short stop at Tyler School of Art before life had some other ideas. Four children and a long career in the business world found me missing my passion, which was my love of art. So in 2011 I decided to head back to school attending Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, to complete the degree I had started many years ago. The last three years have been a lot of work and at times stressful balancing family, school and work, but I can honestly say that I have loved every minute of this part of the journey.
This month my fellow classmates and I will unveil our senior thesis’ at Moore’s annual Emerging Artist and Designers Show. It begins with an opening night for those in the industry. On April 23rd we get to network and rub shoulders with potential partners and employers while we lay ourselves and our hard won work, out for all to see.
Geometric patterned cell phone cover available at Society6
When asked the question at the beginning of this semester of what we wished to do as our senior thesis project, I had to think long and hard. I asked myself a few questions; 1. What did I still want to learn before I left this great art institution? 2. What did I want to pursue once graduation had commenced in May?, and finally, 3. What did I want to present to the world as my emerging exhibit?
I knew I wanted to merge my love and major of graphic design and illustration. I also wanted to pursue something that has interested me for awhile, licensing and surface pattern design. So with the input of my professors I came up with the idea to create a few collections that I could present their applications of, easily in a show. This would allow me to tweak my design and illustration skills as well as push me to learn something else before I left.
Floral patterned pillow from Society6
I am just about done and ready to “present” myself to the world as a designer and begin on my next path of my creative journey. I hope the world is as happy with my senior collection as I am proud of it. I can look back on this journey and see the growth and changes in me, not just in my creative abilities, but in the person I’ve become. So If you’re in the city and get a chance to pop into the school and see the show you will rewarded by seeing a group of very talented women as they are unveiled to the world as the next great artist and designer. The show information and hours can be seen on the school’s website at, http://www.moore.edu. In the meantime if you want to see more of my collection, pop on over to Society6, where you can see it displayed and available for purchase on many fun products. http://society6.com/GracefullArtsbyPamHamilton Until graduation,Happy shopping!
Gracefull Arts by Pam 