Karaoke Party – Rolling in the Deep

February 6th, 2012
Adele - Rolling in the Deep, Rob's Amateur Karaoke Rating

Adele - Rolling in the Deep, Rob's Amateur Karaoke Rating


Woo hoo!

I upped my Tone Deaf score to Amateur for the 2nd time.

Rob's Karaoke High Scores

Rob's Karaoke High Scores

Try singing for yourself:

Rolling in the Deep

 

I’m a Monster now as I’ve got my score up to 3691!

 

 

Ondrea Barbe – Emerging Artist Essay

February 1st, 2012

 

Who

Ondrea Barbe shares her portfolio and insight into it in a 2003 PDN Magazine Emerging Artist series article.  She describes how her website www.OndreaBarbe.com portfolio is updated “2 to 3” [2] times monthly.  With the website and article we learn Ondrea’s contemporary fashion photography style began in 1996 and continues today.

Ondrea Barbe - Clinique - Paper Flowers

Ondrea Barbe’s Clinique Ad Image [11]

Where

Ondrea bounced between California and France where her career breakthrough came when her contest winning exhibit “The Soul” displayed in the Nice, France’s Museum of Modern Art.  She worked as a freelance photo editor and Creative Director to pay New York City rent when no one would hire her as a photographer. The editing experience honed her shooting skills.  New York remains her main current residence as an established photographer.


Technology

Barbe learned the “process of photography” [2] in a Nice, France black-and-white film lab.  Use of photograms, double exposure and superimposed images tailored her seminal work with a headless, armless mannequin as “The Soul”.  Ondrea’s work progresses through color film, to digital photo and digital video (film).  She’s observed using a high end digital Canon SLR camera in some films of her personal work.  Her commercial photos reflect brightly lit well equipped studios.  The images also demonstrate fast, sharp lenses along with fine resolution captures.

The stills used in “City of Fun Shows” [5] look like video captures taken from the filming.  Some grainy [10], low light images remain in her portfolio, but mostly a well polished commercial repertoire finishes the exposed exterior.

Cultural Context

Born in 1970, Ondrea cultured in both an East and West Coast U.S. heritage along with French European influences.  She’s embraced New York City along with its Museums and scenes.  Her financial support of the International Center of Photography [9] demonstrates an interest in furthering the education and expansion of an art she engages in commercially and personally.

Effect on Culture

Barbe became the “go to” gal for sensual, seductive and “Sex in the City” [12] celebrity scenes. Commercially she studied many of the best up and coming Magazine mentors as an editor and director.  With that knowledge she advances the skills in framing Makeup and highlighting shadows.  Her engaging photo shoot approach develops and captures an image of celebratory fun and sensation that reflect interaction.

Work Samples

With sharp shadows and guiding highlights, Ondrea Barbe guides us through a path.  She shows the eyes, lips and flowers along with their reason to be seen.

Ondrea Barbe - Sharp Shadows

Ondrea Barbe - Guiding Highlights

Ondrea Barbe’s images

References:

1)      Ondrea Barbe

http://www.ondreabarbe.com/

2)      2003 PDN Magazine – Emerging Artist Series

http://www.pdngallery.com/global/plugins/flash/en/professional/features/legendsV7Q2/ondreabarbe.swf

3)      Selina Maitreya (Oppenheim)

http://selinamaitreya.com/

4)      Ondrea Barbe’s Youtube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/ondreabarbe/videos

5)      City of Fun Shows

http://cityoffunshows.com/ondreabarbe.html

6)      Supply & Demand Integrated – Ondrea Barbe Commercials

http://www.sdintegrated.com/content/directorPage/Commercials/Ondrea_Barbe/id/

7)      Ondrea Barbe Facebook Page  http://www.facebook.com/people/Ondrea-Barbe/1134810886#!/people/Ondrea-Barbe/1134810886?sk=info

8)      Step out in Chicos http://www.sdintegrated.com/content/viewVideo/Commercials/OndreaBarbe/Chicos/StepOut

9)      ICP – International Center of Photography http://www.icp.org/

10)   Ondrea Barbe – Love Series http://www.ondreabarbe.com/#/PHOTOGRAPHY/love/12

11)   Ondrea Barbe – Clinique “Paper Flowers” ad video http://www.sdintegrated.com/content/viewVideo/Commercials/OndreaBarbe/Clinique/PaperFlowers

12)   Ondrea Barbe – Celebrity http://www.ondreabarbe.com/#/PHOTOGRAPHY/celebrity

http://www.outpost81.com/ondrea_barbe_essay.htm

 

ART-178 Digital Photography II Open Shoot

January 29th, 2012
Tough Mudder - Electric Shock Therapy

Tough Mudder - Electric Shock Therapy

Mittry Lake - Duck Battle

Mittry Lake - Duck Battle

Mittry Lake - Duck

Mittry Lake - Duck

Mittry Lake - Egret

Mittry Lake - Egret

Irrigation Pipe

Irrigation Pipe

Gila Ridge High School - Night Football Stadium Lights

Gila Ridge High School - Night Football Stadium Lights


Trudell Family Christmas Eve

December 25th, 2011

Trudell Family Christmas Eve

Trudell Family Christmas Eve

Trudell Family Christmas Eve

Christmas Evening Photos

52 Suited Christmas Cards

Christmas Wishes. Clara Leahey sits on Mark Paetz's lap.

Christmas Wishes. Clara Leahey sits on Mark Paetz's lap.


Christmas Package

December 22nd, 2011

Christmas Package

Yuma Christmas Package

Yuma Christmas Package

 

Jentil for Jew’s Guys – Package Design

November 28th, 2011

Jentil for Jew’s Guys provides the softness of a newborn baby’s booty and real time package tracking.

Jentil for Jews Guys - Package Design Tag

Jentil for Jews Guys - Package Design Tag

Parents make mistakes; you don’t have to.

Jentil is designed for men without foreskin. Get a hoodie for your woody and discover the newborn style is comfort.

Directions for use: 1) Pull off before urination. 2) Slide inside after. 3) Enjoy. 4) Rinse and repeat.

Jentil for Jew’s Guys – Computer Illustration Package Design PDF file

Jentil Bear

Jentil Bear

Jentil Product Testing

Jentil Product Testing

 


Foreskin Man Comic

Circumcision

Foreskin

Puppetry of the Penis

4Skin4Pac – Rough Package Design, Woody, Lamb, Football, Cock Tips

4Skin4Pac - Rough Package Design, Woody, Lamb, Football, Cock Tips

4Skin4Pac - Rough Package Design, Woody, Lamb, Football, Cock Tips

4Skin4Pac.pdf

3 Package Thumbnails – Refined – Roll Your Own TP, Cowboy Coffee Teabag Grinder, Call Girl Panties

3 Package Design Refined Thumbnails, Toilet Paper, Coffee, Panties

3 Packaging Ideas

Selectable Toilet Paper Roller, Single Coffee Grinder, Call Girl Panties

Selectable Toilet Paper Roller, Single Coffee Grinder, Call Girl Panties

  1. What – Pink Panties – They’re not the greatest thing in the world, but they’re right next to it.

Who – Pussies

Why – Prepare them for courting comfort

Where – Under

When – 7 December 2011

How – Investigate the product and user’s wants & needs to provide and appealing comfortable package to court them with.

  1. What – Fresh Self Grinding Coffee Singles – Bean to Cup

Who – Discerning Coffee Drinkers

Why – Make a fresh brewed coffee bean experience simple, convenient and pleasurable at an affordable price and in an accessible place.

Where – At a coffee prot.

When – 7 December 2011

How – Design a packaged coffee bean grinding and brewing system that delivers the best taste available in a simple easy to use package.

3)        What – Selectable Shaped, Sized, Scented & Moistened Pre-Folded Toilet Paper

Who -  Wipers

Why – Often unrolling and shaping toilet paper is an annoying pain in the ass.  A battle of frugal TP providers often conflicts with TP users.

Where – Public & Private Toilets

When – 7th December 2011

How -  Research the Worldwide Washing & Wiping Market  and turn their rough experience into a smooth convenient process.

 

Froat Free, Fry Frast!

November 7th, 2011

Visit Yuma, Arizona for Live Streaming Sun and Sand. (pdf)

 

Froat Free, Fry Frast!

Froat Free, Fry Frast (Float Free, Fry Fast) - Ocean to Ocean Hi - Yuma, Arizona

Froat Free, Fry Frast (Float Free, Fry Fast) - Ocean to Ocean Hi - Yuma, Arizona


Noise Passby Backup Driver Cartoon

October 11th, 2011
Noise Passby Backup Driver

Noise Passby Backup Driver

I wish that coyote would quit tripping the photocells!

 

Rob Trudell smokes the SSR tires in reverse as he drives backward through the microphones during a Noise Test at the GM Desert Proving Ground in Mesa, Arizona.  The Superstition Mountains sit in the background as a hawk flys overhead along with a F-15C Eagle. Wildlife surrounds the scene with a pair of quail, a rattlesnake and coyote enjoy the relative isolation provided by the fenced desert oasis.

 

Yuma, a Tourist Mecca

September 26th, 2011

12 Conceptual Sketches to attract Yuma Tourists

Conceptual Design sketches for attracting Yuma Tourists

Conceptual Design sketches for attracting Yuma Tourists

Conceptual Drawings

9.8 Miles from the Center of the World, Yuma’s heart beats with more attractions than just those nearby.  Ride a Territorial Prisoner Chain-gang crawling though our desert dunes.  Wear a stylish Sahara Hat on the striped criminal’s back while the Territorial guard treks the safari through soft Mohave sands.

If our earthquakes don’t rock your world, the bargain basement Main Street Antique shopping deals sure will! $Dirt Cheap$ prices reap rewards in this town.  Go green in the fields of Yuma where more than lettuce is found.


 

The Color of Emotion

September 10th, 2011

Emotional Colors

The Color of Emotions - by Robert Trudell

The Color of Emotions - by Robert Trudell

Purple, Disgusted, Orange, Anxious, Red, Angry, Green, Happy, Yellow, Afraid

 

Emotions in Color – Icons PDF