The LA Artist series is living up to its mantra, artistic diversity is most defiantly being documented. Last night I visited a small but bold studio on Main and 38th in Downtown Los Angeles. The home/studio is rented by Sarah Sitkin, a photographer living and working in The City of Angels.
What interested me about Sarah [...]
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 [...]
After a brief hiatus, LA Artist is back in full production. We left the series in mid-flow a month ago to introduce my Californian family to the bucolic delights of the Isle of Man (and, a very long time ago, home to a certain Miles Standish, leader of the Pilgrim Fathers who landed in North [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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).
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Studio McLeod has been hard at work branding the LA Artist Documentary Series. After much deliberation and reflection we have decided to go with a simple fun look. Influence came from the vibrant street art in Los Angeles. The use of ink and pen seemed relevant.
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