By laartist | Published:
September 19, 2009
LA Aritst has started to post still images from the project’s rushes. If you visit LA Artist on Flickr you can can view a still image introduction to the upcoming episode.
Last week, as you may already know, Oliver Shipley filmed photographer Sarah Sitkin at her downtown studio on 38th and Main St. After reviewing the [...]
By laartist | Published:
September 13, 2009
LA Artist is soon to be graced with the production expertise of Sofia Rose Smith. Sofia, a writer and theorist, holds her BA in Feminist Studies and Literature. She has recently returned from a life on the gritty streets of Madrid to the gorgeous smoggy L.A. sunsets that are home to her family’s Chicano heritage.
Her [...]
By laartist | Published:
September 3, 2009
Last week Jon Gomez invited me to CalArts. I was able to witness him working with a group of young (17 year old) artists as they observed and drew from life. He teaches drawing in an informal environment and encourages his pupils to appreciate light, shape and artistry.
After navigating CalArts’ extensive campus I found myself [...]
By laartist | Published:
September 3, 2009
Pre-production is underway on episodes two, three and four of the LA Artist Documentary Series. We are in contact with a range of talented, young independent artists and are currently learning more about their artistic processes and passions.
We plan to announce the selected artists as post-production commences. Filming will begin this week in East Los.
These [...]
By laartist | Published:
September 3, 2009
Lucas Aardvark, episode one’s featured artist, gives us an insight into his style, influences and artistic process.
By laartist | Published:
August 26, 2009
Great news, we found an awesome sound track for the opening sequence of the documentary series.
Wladimir Duijndam (Minimal Mouse), a renowned musician from the Netherlands, has given the LA Artist Doc Series permission to use one of his audio tracks. The tracks title is ‘Chronology’ and was release on record label Minimal Disorder.
Thank you Minimal [...]
By laartist | Published:
August 26, 2009
The LA Artist project is moving along fast. Episode one has been completed and is due to be released online on the 30th of June (on schedule).
By laartist | Published:
August 26, 2009
The final stages of production on episode one of the LA Artist Doc Series are under way. The binding cut has been assembled. At present we are searching for a suitable theme song to accompany the series’ introductory title sequence. If everything comes together as planned, the short will be released this month as promised.
We [...]
By laartist | Published:
August 26, 2009
Episode one of the LA Artist doc series will be released this month. The LA Artist Documentary Series was created to expose young up-and-coming artists in the Los Angeles area. We are producing a series of short documentaries introducing a range of different artists, their style, influences and methodologies.
Lucas Aardvark, episode one’s featured artist, has [...]
By laartist | Published:
August 24, 2009
I have finished building one of the title sequence that will be used at the beginning of each LA Artist episode. The next project is to shoot and edit a sequence introducing the series and its premise.
To introduce the series I want to create a carefully crafted montage juxtaposed with a voice over. The title [...]