I found out a couple weeks ago that the illustration that I completed for one of the challenges at SCAD-ATL's "Generate" event was chosen for cover of Atlanta INtown's "Best of the Holidays 2009" issue, and I have been bursting with excitement for the big reveal since! (See this post about the creation of the art). Last night was finally the day--the cover art revealing was held at Atlantic Station's Christmas Tree Lighting. The Lighting events at Atlantic Station were magical: there was snow, bubble balloons shaped as stars and snowflakes, Christmas carols sang by a choir, and Santa Claus...I am officially in the holiday spirit.
My mom, Pat, dad, me, and sister Reghan holding the framed cover
What even made the night more special was that my family surprised me and drove up from Tampa to be there at the event. I have been so looking forward to seeing them over the break and seeing them a few days earlier made me so happy!
That's my picture on the cover!! How cool is that?!
To the wonderful people I met last night from Atlanta INtown, Wendy and Elizabeth--thanks for choosing my art! They gave me a framed picture of the cover to put up in my studio, which looks really awesome!
Me holding a mini version of the billboard-- my illustration is on the right side near where my finger is pointing.
The "Best of the Holidays" issue comes out next week, so Atlantans, look out for it! The illustration is also going to be on part of a billboard advertising The Holiday Shops in Atlantic Station. It will be up starting next week over near the IKEA at Atlantic Station, so look out for it if you are driving around or through Atlanta.
My mom, Pat, dad, me, and sister Reghan holding the framed coverWhat even made the night more special was that my family surprised me and drove up from Tampa to be there at the event. I have been so looking forward to seeing them over the break and seeing them a few days earlier made me so happy!
That's my picture on the cover!! How cool is that?!
Me holding a mini version of the billboard-- my illustration is on the right side near where my finger is pointing. The "Best of the Holidays" issue comes out next week, so Atlantans, look out for it! The illustration is also going to be on part of a billboard advertising The Holiday Shops in Atlantic Station. It will be up starting next week over near the IKEA at Atlantic Station, so look out for it if you are driving around or through Atlanta.
4 comments:
Wow! How cool is it that your folks came up for the event!! Congratulations!
Congratulations! This is super exciting, and so well deserved! Your work looks great!
Thanks!! :-)
I just found your blog and thought I'd say hello. I am the owner of Atlanta Special FX and we were the company Atlantic Station invited to the tree lighting to produce the star and snowflake clouds. Those clouds are produced by a machine we call "Flogos" (Flying Logos)I have more info on the website http://www.AtlantaSpecialFX.com
Michael
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