Honorable Pearls

These two sketches incorporate the material things in life that can be associated with one's feminine side.  I wanted to connect a pearl necklace with the identification tags (dog tags) presented to all military personal.  It is the most important piece of "jewelry" any female could own.  In the top sketch I placed the actual tags onto the end of a pearl necklace to show both the material piece along with the military piece.  On the bottom I have the pearls of the necklace turning from beads to a dog tag chain.  This shows a more closer interaction with the two beings, and a visual of transformation from one to the other.

Uncle Sam's Prospects

This is my female version of Uncle Sam. The soldier on the top has more of a friendly yet feminine aspect about her, and the second sketch plays into the same body language as the original Uncle Sam posters. I did however give the woman on the bottom an inviting look as well with her eye contact and smile, as opposed to the aggressive expression that appears on Uncle Sam's face.

What I See

This is a quick piece I threw together so show one of the sketches that I have been working on. It shows a woman looking into her compact mirror which can usually be found with makeup and such inside, and her reflection is that of a soldier with war paint on her face. I want to show the feminine side on a women interacting with the military version through the stare of the reflection. Though the women is meant to be looking at herself, the reflection shows her gazing out at the viewer. This is to draw in their attention.

Respect

This is the patch that can be seen on friends of ours that also serve in the U.S. Military. I thought it was a very honorable thing to do for the loss of Kevin, and I believe it shows a great deal of respect to him and his family.

This is my replica of the patch that I made on photoshop in the color of the Marine Corps digital desert uniform. I will have this either in my progress book or set out to display during the senior show.

Lance Cpl. Kevin P. Grant

Today I have decided that I am going to dedicate my Senior Seminar project and posters to the memory of my great friend and Marine.

Lance Cpl. Kevin P. Grant

12/30/89 - 05/09/10

He was one of the most down to earth guys I have ever known, and he really knew how to put a smile on any one's face. Kevin and I met because we both played Basketball at our local High School.  Unfortunately, Kevin lost his life while on base in Quantico, Va. during his third year of service.  He dedicated himself to the Marine Corps and was so excited to enlist in 2008 and start his training after graduation.  I remember being with him the day he enlisted, I was there talking to a requiter while he was finishing up paper work.  Kevin was so excited to become a United Stated Marine, and I was so proud of him.  I miss him everyday and he is always on my mind and in my heart.  There will never be a day that I don't think about the good times we've shared and our dedication to the Armed Services. So, with much work to be done on my project and concepts to work with, Kevin will be my motivation to finish and conquer this project. I made this image to honor my friend and I will have it displayed during our senior show. It will be on the inside cover of my progress book.

The Fewer. The Prouder. (sketch)

Another horizontal sketch

Honor.Service.Loyalty - II

Small sketch for a horizontal version of my original Honor.Service.Loyalty poster

For Laughs

A good friend of mine Cpl Amy Stephens

Thought it would be good to show a goofy photo of my friend having a lovely time in training.  She has served four years with the United States Marine Corps and is now married for a fellow Marine.

Honor.Service.Loyalty - I

This is the original poster that spawned my idea and concept for Senior Sem.  I had to create two renditions of one poster and the above version is the one I decided to use. It felt more welcoming and more attractive to the eye than the below poster. These two posters are more so a reality than an image for me because this is my future. Other than Graphic Design, it will be my career. I felt very inspired to make this piece, and I hope others may feel inspired by viewing it. 

Transition

This is one of the images that I am in love with while researching for my Senior Sem. It shows the transformation of the female recruit as she transitions from civilian to soldier.

Not In Our Name.

Only we can liberate ourselves.