Senior Self Portrait

This was pretty fun; I did the original drawing in graphite, then scanned and used my nifty new Intuos4 to apply some simple color. Let me know what you think!

Until next time...

Super Clinic

Drum Clinic poster I just busted out, if you love drums come check it out!
Enjoy!

SuperLegend

Just some bearded Fish-people battling a Great White...

Potential T-Shirt Design for band, Superlegend

(in-progress)

Enjoy!

-Laura

ILLEST OF ILL

Man oh man its gonna be a good one this year!

THIS POSTER (along with 9 other amazing designs)

will be available for PRESALE @ the Illest Poster Show FUNdraiser this Saturday in Sarasota!!! (Email me for more details!)

Until next time...

I thought the iPad was dumb

Until I got to play with one...

Enjoy!

-Laura

Post Script:

Love it

Live it

SuperLegend.

Here's to Billy Mays

the smiling god of infomercials

-laura

St. Petersburg History Museum - Mural Designs

entrance wall - mangrove

largest wall - slash pine, chickee hut, beach/mangrove scene

(in collaboration with Alex Shear)

cypress tree estuary wall

exit wall - Spanish invasion

Fun designs for a children's interactive exhibition on Native Americans in Florida

Enjoy!

Reminiscing...

Some of these I've probably posted before, but there are some new ones sprinkled in.

All from Antwerpen

Enjoy!

sketchbook Dump

hey, its been awhile....

More Belgian drawings, got some more to scan and post before you guys get to see the newness thats brewing up

Enjoy!

Last Figure class in Belgium

My Belgium experience has come and gone.

I am now back in Florida, and enjoying every moment of being with friend and family, and getting back "normal"... whatever that really is...

Here are some last moments in my Figure class at Sint Lucas, with Inge Vandacasteele

I've got ALOT more updates where this came from so STAY TUNEDDDDD

I hate being hungry in the middle of the night...

Just cause I'm in Portugal, doesn't mean I will neglect my adoring fans (all 4 of you out there in the universe)

Here are a few landscapes from a week or so ago back in Antwerp

I am hoping to get some drawing down while here in Porto, but my main focus is finishing my last 22 (now 21) cards left, so satisfy my Evaluation, which is in less than two weeks...

But, if the hands be willing, I must obey

For now,

Enjoy

-Laura

So much to do, so little time

Hey all,

Some new cards to indulge your ocular nerves

I've still got so much work, and so much work to show you all

But as I've said before, time keeps running out, and it seems as though my work keeps on mounting, but it keeps me busy and out of trouble, so despite the stress I am (and have) enjoyed myself immensely.

I leave for Portugal tomorrow for a week, then I come back, have a few days, then my evaluation and then Homeward Bound...

Suit of Tempus (i.e. pentacles/diamonds)

Good ole' Indie Jones been a good inspiration for these cards

lemmie know what you think!

Thanks for stopping by,

-Laura

Subject: 2010-11 Trustee Scholars

Howdy out there in Interweb land!

I have some very exciting/epic/amazing/best news EVER to share with you guys today!

So go on, read!

The Trustee Scholars Program recognizes and rewards what is truly honored, valued and admired at Ringling School. Selection as a Trustee Scholar is the highest honor awarded at the Ringling School of Art and Design.
The award recognizes:

• Creative Talent
• Communication and Thinking Skills
• Contributions to the Department, School and/or Community (i.e. on-campus
leadership; good citizenship; participation in social organizations; ability to be
a department or student life mentor)

From the R.C.A.D. President;

It is with great pleasure and pride that I announce to you our 2010-2011 Trustee Scholars! Please join me in congratulating the award recipients listed below who were selected by our Board of Trustees in recognition of their exceptional talent and distinction of mind, their contributions to their disciplines during the sophomore and junior years and their leadership and citizenship.

Avner Geller, Computer Animation

Jason Letkiewicz, Digital Filmmaking

Jen Nugent, Fine Arts

Jeremy Griffith, Game Art & Design

Ben Clark, Graphic & Interactive Communication

Laura Spencer, Illustration

Sonika Fourie, Interior Design

Jay Van Dam, Photography and Digital Imaging

Ana Carmichael, Student Life

Congratulations to each and every recipient! I feel honored to be one amongst you!

An overview of the award:

The Trustee Scholars Program recognizes and rewards what is truly honored, valued and admired at Ringling School. Selection as a Trustee Scholar is the highest honor awarded at the Ringling School of Art and Design.
The award recognizes:

• Creative Talent
• Communication and Thinking Skills
• Contributions to the Department, School and/or Community (i.e. on-campus
leadership; good citizenship; participation in social organizations; ability to be
a department or student life mentor)

And there you have it!

Just goes to show you guys that a bit of hardwork, passion and dedication can really pay off!

I am so incredibly honored and greatful!

Until Next Time,

-Laura

I'MA BE FAMOUS

Laura Spencer - Illest of Ill 2009 (1) from icouldbeastarnow on Vimeo.

Laura Spencer - Illest of Ill 2009 (2) from icouldbeastarnow on Vimeo.

Hey all,

some time lapse videos for you guys. This was filmed last year for the Illest of Ill, but didn't make it t the show. My sister was awesome enough to take the footage I shot and make this potentness.

Two versions, one is the full uncut footage, the second all tricked out

Check them out, ENJOY

-Laura

Everything is winding down

Its hard to believe I've been in Belgium this long. Its spring time, the weather is great. Everyone is out in the streets, smoking cigarettes, drinking beer and looking cool on cafe terraces.

3 more weeks and I'll be home.. anxious yet bummed that I have to leave so soon.

In this 3 weeks there will be:

• epic blog updates
• Portugal, the country.
• quick errand in Amsterdam
• James Ensor
• fresh INK
• eating, breathing, sleeping Tarot Cards (26 more to go)
• making a booklet sample for said cards
• beer to bring home, as well as chocolate and other goodies
• Anthropology
• feeling every last moment

but for now,

(since you all miss me so much)

3 self portraits to tide you over for the next 3 weeks,

Do work, son

-Laura