art diva studios visuals and verbiage by Rachelle Díaz
graphic design
whacked out
My sense of visual design still feels out-of-whack. After spending 6+ hours working on a corporate America brochure that the client requested look “clean, modern, and utilize space well,” with a “dynamic” front page and “some BIG pictures,” I feel in need of fresh inspiration. Maybe that’s not actually very long to spend on a [...]
Mouthpieces
Pencil, ink, acrylic January-February 2010 Lately I’ve been doodling a lot, trying to regain a sense of design. It’s funny, because although I’m a full-time graphic designer (and production artist and customer service rep and project manager and copywriter and…), I feel I’ve lost a sense of visual design, of creating and arranging elements within [...]
DON’T FREAK OUT
Sorry for the vulgarity — this is inspired by this Conan O’Brien version of the “Keep Calm and Carry On” poster my cousin posted on Facebook earlier this afternoon. #1) Sometimes I feel like I’m the only white person who’s annoyed by the ubiquitous adage. I mean, seriously? Would you truly do that in a [...]
±92: Downtown Master Plans, 1932-2009
Pop Up Spaces‘ newest project, ±92, is a hybrid of art show, history lesson, architectural exhibit, planning study, performance and interactive experience. It will be unlike anything you or I have ever seen. ±92: Downtown Master Plans, 1932-2009 Soft Opening: Friday, October 2, 4-7pm Grand Opening: Saturday, October 3, 6-10pm Exhibit Hours: October 10, 17 [...]
New Vintage for Fall Now on Etsy
Dress-up, bundle-up. Mint vintage at affordable prices. Free delivery in Tucson. All this and more at artdivastudio.etsy.com. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Amor Prohibido
Finally got around to doing this, it’s an idea I’ve had since last summer. Inspired by Charanga 76′s Spanish cover of “My Forbidden Lover” by Chic. The lettering style I came up with in high school when I wrote out all the lyrics of “Stairway to Heaven” one time in study hall. Sharpie on wood [...]
Passing the Buck
Downloaded clip art from Microsoft Office. I feel the world financial depression (which started in the U.S.) was caused by an ethical crisis more than anything else. We all say it at work: “not my problem.” But imagine millions of people saying it, over and over. And if everyone’s saying it, eventually it’s going to [...]
The fun never stops!
Now every time you refresh my website here, a different Art Diva logo will show up! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Sugar-Power-Women
This popped into my head as I was going to sleep last night. The best time for art ideas. It’s a Homer Simpson quote from one of my favorite episodes. Can you guess which one? August 7, 2008 Photoshop Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about [...]
Full Blast
Graphic for Pump Project art show at the United States Art Authority May 2008 Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Logo and Collateral for HR Consultant
Client: Pinnacle Research March 2008 Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Paraphernalia show graphic
Graphic for Paraphernalia show at Pump Project. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Rhymes With Orange postcard
Postcard for Painterly Handsomes show at Pump Project, opening February 16, 2008. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Pump Project Grand Opening collateral
Preview party invitation (top 2 pieces), postcard and informational brochure for Evolution, Pump Project Art Complex‘s grand opening festivities. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Pump Project E.A.S.T. 2007 postcard
We didn’t have time to print this, and I didn’t have time to really nail the concept right, but I thought it was off to an interesting start. Copy reads: *Studies show that Pump Project Art Complex has more artists per capita than the other leading art facilities in Austin. 4 out of 5 experts [...]
Historic Travis Heights 2008 Wall Calendar
Available for sale at Prima Dora, Avenue Barbershop and First Thursdays on South Congress Ave. Full view available here. Client: Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District Photography by Valerie Fremin. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a [...]
Christmas at the Caswell House collateral
Designed all pieces for Christmas at the Caswell House, a 10-day series of holiday shopping and dining events at a historic mansion in Austin, Texas. Proceeds benefit local charities. Larger view available here. Top to bottom: postcard, event program, opening night invitation, menu and floorplan card. Client: Austin Junior Forum Main painting by William K. [...]
Business card
Client: Faded Dreams Barbershop. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Art show postcard
Photography and graphic design. Client: Pump Project Art Complex. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Art show postcard
Illustration and graphic design. Client: Pump Project Art Complex. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
Ad
Client: Shady Tree Studios (now Pump Project Art Complex). Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Print for later
New Year’s card
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Easter card
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Birthday party invitation
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