Julie's Blog!

NC Hip Hop Day

2011-09-27T13:32:00.000-07:00

J Cole, Phonte & 9th Wonder

We are always proud to be from NC but today… we are beyond proud…

TOMS style your sole

2011-09-24T22:49:00.001-07:00

#Thank H.E.R. Now

2011-06-12T14:06:00.001-07:00

RAPSODY ft. ESTELLE ft. MARSHA AMBROSIUS ft. RAEKWON ft. PHONTE ft. BIG K.R.I.T. ft. MURS ft. JEAN GRAE ft. MACMILLER...........GET READY #THANK H.E.R. NOW 6/21........
find it on DatPiff

Rapsody rockin Woodville!

2011-05-23T21:00:00.001-07:00

RAPSODY ft. MAC MILLER - EXTRA EXTRA from Pricefilms on Vimeo.

2011-05-20T15:49:00.000-07:00

those gold heels.....

Very interesting real photos taken by the google guy

2011-05-20T00:29:00.001-07:00

CLICK HERE!

http://9-eyes.com/

What are your 3 Little Digs?

2011-05-16T10:14:00.000-07:00

got to meet these cats when I was down in ATL a few weeks ago. You have got to go check out their videos. If you love hip hop you will find this fascinating. Inside look into the artists world.

http://3littledigs.com/

2011-04-27T20:51:00.000-07:00

Me and E Jones on my bday

Julissa's Bday!

2011-04-27T20:48:00.000-07:00

I don't really airbrush anymore but I had to do a lil something for my baby Juli for her bday!

Stone Rollin May 10th

2011-03-29T08:00:00.001-07:00

New Raphael Saadiq album drops May 10th. Here is the 3rd video from the album

IM BACCCCCCCCCCCCK!

2011-03-27T08:01:00.000-07:00

Its been a minute. I been working hard on my brand Woodville INC and ákcent
and with my addiction to twitter I didnt see a point to this blog anymore but whatever now I'm back!

#POW

2011-02-11T11:13:00.001-08:00

http://www.stickam.com/gymclassheroesmusic
http://www.ustream.tv/traviemccoy

The end...

2011-01-26T21:06:00.000-08:00

Are you really still reading this thing??!! Well, since the birth and addiction to twitter... I have stopped blogging. Tweeting is much faster. and I kinda got obsessive about this whole Woodville thing...

#POW

Christmas time!

2010-12-13T23:40:00.000-08:00

Please place your custom Christmas orders ASAP!!!

Time is short and the closer it gets to Christmas, the more overloaded we get. So if you want to ensure your brilliant gift is ready on time, we recommend that you order now!

We cannot guarantee custom orders will be done before Christmas unless you order before Friday the 17th at the very latest!!!

ALSO, WE CAN DO CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS!

WoodvilleINC NEW SITE!!!

2010-11-28T11:57:00.000-08:00

I haven't been posting in a while because I've been hard at work on the site for my new company Woodville INC. So please go check out all my hard work!

www.WoodvilleINC.com

and btw we are having a HOLIDAY SALE right now! 15% OFF EVERYTHING until Dec 4th!

Get your holiday orders in now before its too late!

2010-10-30T11:11:00.001-07:00

Who ever still thinks hip hop is dead.... aint payin attention...

High Life Club Pop Up Store!

2010-10-18T20:27:00.000-07:00

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

Check it out!!!!!

Woodville INC has been BUSY!

2010-09-30T22:19:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Woodville....

www.WoodvilleINC.com

Inspiration & Fascination

2010-09-15T23:35:00.000-07:00

After Midnight 9: Alicia Keys "No One" (The Dr.EZ antidote) from Steven Lopez on Vimeo.

SPARKcon Sept 16-19th!!! SO EXCITED!!!

2010-09-11T18:35:00.000-07:00

I look forward to this event EVERY YEAR. Everything art, design, fashion, music, culture, and innovative is at SPARKcon. It happens in downtown Raleigh and most stuff is FREE to attend. You have no reason not to go. Even if you go by yourself. I promise it will be an inspiring experience. ESPECIALLY the fashionSPARK fashion show on Friday at 8pm. My brand WOODVILLE will be collaborating with another brand DRC and will be selling on Friday! so you HAVE TO COME OUT!

Women are Heroes by JR

2010-08-24T12:16:00.000-07:00

Women are Heroes by JR
One of the most beautiful concepts of portrait work I've ever seen. Please watch this trailer for his movie.

Woodville Inc

2010-08-21T19:18:00.001-07:00

Adinkra Rosary

Custom Dog Tags

Decepticons

Custom African Kente piece

Custom Wood Chains

2010-08-14T18:09:00.000-07:00

Preview of whats to come....

Airbrush Recap Aug 2010

2010-08-11T08:47:00.000-07:00

Two Prince shirts I did for DJ Bro-Rab last month. (Bro-Rab is my favorite portrait customer)I just haven't had time to post them. but the modern Prince I did is probably one of the best portraits I've ever done. So I had to show yall.

Video Share!! Nicki Minaj

2010-07-21T11:50:00.000-07:00

I gotta give made love to Nicki Minaj for her new video with Michael Jai White!!!! I love everything about this video

Work of Art on Bravo

2010-07-11T16:55:00.000-07:00

I am obsessed with this new show on Bravo. It's just like project runway but with fine artists instead of fashion designers! I'm rooting for Abdi right now but Nicole is a female Industrial Designer! They are all amazing artists actually. It's really inspiring and motivating.

Check it out!

I think they have the first 5 episodes on Primetime OnDemand 195 if you have TWC

TygaTyga!!!

2010-07-01T22:04:00.000-07:00

Tyga and me with the shirt I painted for him.

The day of the show I started painting Tygas portrait at work and tweeted pictures of my progress and then a final picture when I was done. Not only did Tyga see the final picture on twitter and retweet it to all his followers but I got to meet Tyga and give him the shirt! This experience was definitely the peak of my summer!

And btw Tyga is a great performer. He has so much energy. but when you talk to him hes very down to earth and chill. I have a lot more respect for him after seeing him perform and meeting him...

Anyways...2 portraits of Prince coming soon... (not for prince tho unfortunately)

Video Share!!! Travie n Pain

2010-06-27T11:33:00.001-07:00

I heart this song... so crucial...

Super Mini Airbrush Press Kit

2010-06-27T01:06:00.000-07:00

Apparently I'm famous now....so I thought I'd put up a 'press kit'. :)

A Legend Never Dies...

2010-06-25T09:04:00.000-07:00

I can't believe its been a year since Mike passed away...

Poster design by Julie Pitts 2009

Airbrush Recap

2010-06-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

Parts for a Hayabusa, Portrait of the boss's Son Tyler, Cheshire cat, Shoes for JD, Shirt for LBJ foundation, Shoes for Dondria!

I've been busy... lol

Chuck Close

2010-06-01T16:11:00.000-07:00

Chuck Close is an incredible portrait artist who is a huge inspiration... you might have to go to the fora.tv site to see the whole thing. its like an hour long. but if u just wanna skip to certain parts it has titled chapters on the fora.tv site. The part about disabilities is pretty great. Kind of makes you feel like an A-hole for ever making excuses for not doing something though...
If your an artist you should probably watch/listen to it all the way through tho.

Va$htie Kola

2010-06-01T14:16:00.000-07:00

Female Music Video Director Va$htie Kola is a rarity in the male dominated field of video directing. I really look up to her as a role model for women working in male dominated fields which if you know me is kind of my thing.... Tom boys will one day rule the world...... lol

VA$HTIE INTERVIEW from TONE on Vimeo.

Lost Finale...

2010-05-23T15:24:00.000-07:00

How Will It All End????

Airbrush Recap

2010-05-18T18:33:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry I've been away.... Here's a little bit of what I've been up to....
To see more click the pictures below....

The New PUMA Fuseproject Packaging

2010-04-17T00:22:00.000-07:00

See THIS is the type of ID projects I wanna work on. Breaking down a problem all the way to the bare essence and re-thinking how to do things. Coming up with millions of possibilities and then saving the world....lol

Re-inventing the shoe box....Brilliant! Yves Behar....my idol...

NCSU PAN-AFRIKAN WEEK!!!! 40th Anniversary

2010-04-12T10:58:00.000-07:00

IT'S HERE!!! The 40th annual

Pan-Afrikan 2010: Festival: “Embracing the Past & Enhancing the Future”

(Click flyers for more information)

Pan-Afrikan Facebook Event

This is my favorite week of the year! make sure you check it out!!!

New Amerykah Part 2: Return of the Ankh

2010-03-30T17:15:00.000-07:00

It's finally here....

And it was only $10...yay!

I'd tell you what I think of the album, but theres really no point because its gonna be very biased. lol. so just check it out for yourself

Johnny Cupcakes!!!!

2010-03-26T09:20:00.000-07:00

So a few weeks ago I went to Boston with my boyfriend and his brother to help him sell his art at the Nike Indoor Nationals track meet and while we were there we decided to stop by this store called Johnny Cupcakes... that does not sell cupcakes...

It sounds weird I know...but its actually one of the best things in the world....

Below is the shirt that I bought (this is the first shirt I've EVER bought for more than $20! Gasp!) I had to spoil myself for once and buy something expensive that made me happy :-)

Check out the website for yourself, read the Johnny Cupcakes story and try to to spend too much! (Hint: they do have buttons and stickers for $1 if you are on a tight budget)
http://shop.johnnycupcakes.com/shop/

Enjoy...

T-Pain presents: the Freaknik Musical

2010-03-05T12:56:00.000-08:00

Sat March 7th at 11:30pm on Adult Swim/Cartoon Network

This is gonna be weird/awesome.... lol

MUST SEE The Black List HBO

2010-02-07T19:33:00.000-08:00

The Black List Vol. 1-3 on HBO on demand is probably one of the best documentaries I've ever seen...
Perfect for black history month.
I don't really know how to discribe how good this program is without sounding corny or cliche...
I don't know what to say to convince you (yes you!) that you should watch this or at least parts of it, no matter what race you are or how much you think you already know about African-Americans.

All I can say is...you should watch this...

There are a few of the full interviews on youtube but most of whats on youtube are just 1 minute trailers. I put some of the full interviews that I liked below.

Please share this with as many people as you can.

Trailer for The Black List Vol 2

Some of the full interviews that I really liked but couldnt find on youtube were:

Al Sharpton

Slash

Susan Rice
Suzan Lori Parks

I'm in love with Project H

2010-01-31T11:17:00.000-08:00

Project H is a non-profit design group that designs products for the other 90% of the world that doesn't have the basic necessities. I-pods are great, but there has to more to the world of design than the next cool gadget. This is the kind of design that makes me remember why I got into industrial design. :-)

Product design initiatives for Humanity, Habitats, Health, and Happiness.

Project H Design connects the power of design to the people who need it most, and the places where it can make a real and lasting difference.

We are a team of designers and builders engaging locally to improve the quality of life for the socially overlooked. Our five-tenet design process (There is no design without (critical) action; We design WITH, not FOR; We document, share and measure; We start locally and scale globally, We design systems, not stuff) results in simple and effective design solutions for those without access to creative capital.

WE BELIEVE DESIGN CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

Their most famous project is the Hippo Roller for transporting water... So simple and so necessary!

For more information about Project H go to http://projecthdesign.org/index.html

PUMA presents: OF THE SAME EARTH with Kehinde Wiley Video

2010-01-31T10:55:00.000-08:00

One of my all time favorite artists doing what I hope to do someday... going places and getting to know new people and cultures and then painting them... this process is so beautiful to me...

Ticklish Cavs?

2010-01-30T10:21:00.000-08:00

watch number 10. Aww Lebron tickling Daniel Gibson. its so cute!!!

Pumzi: Kenyan sci-fi

2010-01-29T21:40:00.000-08:00

Finally! a black Sci-Fi movie! if only it was full length.....ughhhhhhh
"Pumzi is a 21 minute Kenyan sci-fi short film that is as sexy as it is sophisticated; it’s directed by Kenyan Wanuri Kahiu and funded by a producer of Alive in Joburg (District 9’s predecessor)."

Live from the Artists Den: Corinne Bailey Rae

2010-01-28T14:42:00.000-08:00

Hulu is my best friend. it brings me the good stuff... check it out. and please dont tell me you havent heard of Corinne Bailey Rae.... her new album is called "The Sea" btw

Raphael Saadiq - Stayin In Love

2010-01-27T13:48:00.000-08:00

I love the graphics and art direction in this video. and its one of my favorite songs off this album. Check it out!

Fallin in love with this video was easy.... and u know what, I think saying in love with it wont be too hard either... lol :-)

P.S.
"Staying in Love" is Video of the Week on iTunes- Free download this week only! http://bit.ly/bJ5nU1

Blog Stealing! All About Presentation

2010-01-27T13:34:00.000-08:00

See original post here

"Freeway & Jake One are releasing an album called Stimulus Package and the packaging for the album is very creative. I'm sure there might be a couple of people who buy this album just for it's packaging. Whoever designed this definitely gets mad props for the design and it's being called the CD Packaging Of The Year if that's a real award to kinda have. Anyway check out the packaging below. Skip to the 1:10 mark to get pass all the build up and see the actual packaging."
-http://www.sentells.blogspot.com/

Graduation Photo Shoot!

2010-01-27T12:00:00.000-08:00

This is how I was SUPPOSED to look on graduation day. but my custom made stole didn't make it for the actual graduation so I had to take pictures with it after it came in the mail about 2 weeks later.

Photographs by Alize!

To see more go to my Facebook Photo Album

MLK DAY!!!

2010-01-18T09:48:00.001-08:00

Hey, I think he was talking to you....

New Show!! - Love That Girl – Pilot Airs 1/19 – 1/21 on TV ONE!

2010-01-17T20:40:00.000-08:00

THIS TUESDAY AT 9pm on TV ONE

New Show "Love That Girl" staring Tatyana Ali from Fresh Prince of Bell Air.

Help Haiti!

2010-01-16T11:41:00.000-08:00

DONATE TO HELP HAITI!!!!
Donate $10 to the Red Cross to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999."

Donno which charity to donate too? this site helps you figure out whose a scam and whose not.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1004

Julie Pitts is looking for a J.O.B.!!!

2010-01-03T17:50:00.000-08:00

Julie Pitts is looking for work!!!

Specifically:
   -Industrial Design (Product Design)
   -Graphic Design
   -Custom Airbrush
   -Wall Murals
   -Custom Painting
   -Design Consultation (creative advice)
   -Art Instruction

   -Other odd jobs that could use a creative touch....

   -I am also available for modeling and promo jobs in the area

Click here to see my work on my Coroflot page

JPAirbrush@gmail.com

Graduation Exhibition

2009-12-28T16:42:00.000-08:00

(Click each image to enlarge)

The Princess and the Frog Review

2009-12-22T16:17:00.000-08:00

The Princess and the Frog was actually pretty good! I was really worried that it was going to be another racist Disney movie but it wasn't! it was very entertaining and I enjoyed it (even though I am 21 years old). Now don't get me wrong, it wasn't a Disney CLASSIC in my opinion. But considering that I expected it to be a disaster, and that now I might even call it one of my favorites... I would call it a success.

My main complaint about the movie it that the story line seemed a little weak. It lacked depth and character development could have been a lot better.
and I had also heard that the movie painted voodoo (which is kind of like a religion to some) in a bad light. but being that I know nothing about what voodoo is really all about, I cant agree or disagree with that.

BUT the music in the movie is by far the best part of the movie. Especially the song and animation for the song "friends on the other side" and "gonna take you there".
Click here to preview or buy the Movie Soundtrack

I also really liked that it was set around New Orleans. I went to NO for the first time this year and got the chance to enjoy the rich culture there (which by the way is like no other place I've been). and at first I thought it was kind of weird that Disney choose to center there story there because most Disney movies are set in fictitious places but after watching the movie, I was glad they did. They definitely showed off New Orleans well and played off of its beautiful culture.

Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend paying to see this movie for two reasons.
One, because it's a good movie! and
Two, because if we dont support the first black mainstream cartoon movie for kids by buying tickets and DVDs when they come out....then they will never make another positive black kids movie again!!!
and please remember that supporting means paying. not bootlegging. b/c Hollywood doesnt care if there movies are good or bad, they just fallow the money....

2009 NCSU ALUMNI

2009-12-20T11:24:00.001-08:00

2009-12-16T21:21:00.001-08:00

CHECK OUT MY GRADUATION EXHIBITION in BROOKS Gallery (2nd floor)!!! it will only be up till SATURDAY!!! There is work up that you have NEVER SEEN BEFORE! and its my best work. so..... ya...

Holiday Gift Ideas!!!

2009-12-12T20:01:00.000-08:00

Having trouble thinking of Holiday gifts???? What about a custom gift?! Its the thought that counts!

Click here for examples

Talk to me bout gift ideas!!!

MTV Staying Alive

2009-11-30T11:22:00.000-08:00

The MTV Staying Alive Charity Track by Travis McCoy comes out Dec 1st.

Check it out!!!

2009-11-28T21:50:00.000-08:00

Victory is sweet....

Video Share!! Shakira

2009-11-22T18:15:00.001-08:00

Shakira ft. Lil’ Wayne – Give It Up To Me (Video)

Video Share!! GCH

2009-11-19T12:29:00.000-08:00

Me likey

Nice videography too...

Video Share!! Beyonce

2009-11-17T20:13:00.000-08:00

Omgess... Beyonce looks freaking amazing in this video... Thats all I can say right now...

Backpack project preview

2009-11-15T16:29:00.000-08:00

I just uploaded some of my presentation on Coroflot. go check it out! I couldn't put everything on there for safety reasons but most of it is there.

D Wade Dunk on Varejao...

2009-11-13T00:30:00.001-08:00

dang its small world

2009-11-09T08:53:00.000-08:00

alright obviously I been distracted this past week or so cause I been posting ALOT, when I SHOULD be doing class work... I chalk it up to super senior-itis...lol

anyways, yall know I love hip hop and like to show love my local cats (prolly not as much as I should) 9th Wonder, Justus League, Little Brother, Koolie High, Ect.... but anyways. I'm a huge fan of 9th Wonder especially. and it just makes me SOOO happy when I see my local cats on ppls blogs, Travies blog this time. and hear my local cats on Shade 45 and Hip-Hop Nation.... that ish feels grrrrrreAT!!!!! OK I'm rambling... anyways check out 9th in the lab....

9th let me know if you need an artist or a shirt!

Video Share!! more sweet animation

2009-11-06T15:58:00.000-08:00

This video is so awsome. its kinda along the lines of the T-pain videos...but better (I still love you T-Pain!!!) But I got to be honest. this is pretty freakin great. Especially the end. check it out...

Does anyone know who did this video?

Tim Brown On Why Design Is Big Again

2009-11-05T13:02:00.001-08:00

I found this on the IDEO site. and its very insightful. for all designers. I recommend you watch this.

Capitalism: A Love Story

2009-11-03T18:20:00.000-08:00

Capitalism: A Love Story

you need to see this movie. If you live in the US. and want to know what has been going on with your money, your parents money, and who is actually making the decisions up there.

Educate yourself. this ish effects your life. I don care who you are. this has got to do with YOU.

so watch this movie (hint: if you dont want to pay money to see it, there was ways to watch it for free online... but honestly, its worth the money)

Video Share!! Sweet Animation

2009-11-01T08:18:00.001-08:00

2009 Miss Phi Beta Sigma of the Xi Zeta Chapter

2009-10-29T15:30:00.000-07:00

2009 Miss Phi Beta Sigma of the Xi Zeta Chapter

Thank you so much to everybody who came out and supported the Miss Phi Beta Sigma Scholarship Pageant!!!

and congratulations to Miss Xi Zeta Whitney Brianna Deschamps and the beautiful, lovely, and sophisticated DeLisa Hawkes, and Eboni Christie!!! I had a great time working with you girls and seeing all of us shine together!!!

If you weren't there, you missed out! but luckily my mom and Kali were there to take pictures and some video!!

Please check back later for pictures....

I can transform ya!

2009-10-28T19:49:00.000-07:00

Video Share!! C'mon SON!

2009-10-25T13:39:00.000-07:00

Ok for those of you who knew about this way before me and are laughin at me for just catching on...Shut up....

For those of you out there who havnt seen Ed Lover's "C'Mon SON" skits yet.... Please click below and watch parts 1-6. and prepare to laaaaugh

http://www.youtube.com/user/edlover4real

Julie is in a Pageant!

2009-10-23T10:44:00.000-07:00

Please come and support me at my pageant!!!

If you know me, you know I am not a "pageant kind of girl"... but I thought I would give it a try before I graduate... So PLEASE come and support me cause this is a big deal for me and I'm really excited. Plus, this is probably the only time you will get to see this side of me!

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Time: 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Location: Campus Cinema in Witherspoon, NCSU

The Brothers of the GREAT Xi Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc are pleased to present our 2009 Miss Phi Beta Sigma Scholarship Pageant.

Please come out to support these young women as they display the true definition of grace, class, and elegance.

***Tickets are on sale now see any chapter brothers or contestants for tickets***

**Ticket Prices**
$3 for Greeks
$5 advance tickets
$7 at the door

Julie in the Greg Museum Gallery at NCSU!!!

2009-10-18T13:04:00.000-07:00

Hello! Guess what!?!

I have two works of art being featured in the upcoming art exhibit at the Greg Museum at NC State's Tally Student Center.
Which two pieces will be on display? You'll have to come to find out!!!!

There will be a opening reception October 22nd from 6-8 pm at the gallery.

The art will be on display from October 22 - December 19, 2009

I'm really excited to be in a art gallery/museum of this caliber!!!! Please come and support my art if you can.

The Gallery is FREE and open to the public:
Wednesday - Friday from 12-8pm
Saturday and Sunday from 2-8pm
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and University Holidays.

Please visit
http://www.ncsu.edu/gregg/index.html
for more information about the museum

ID Project (Headphones&Speakers) Update

2009-09-22T16:39:00.000-07:00

I "finished" my ID styling project Friday. I say "finish" because I still have some more finishing touches to do on the 3D model and the presentation layouts. So I'm only gonna put a sneak peak up right now just to be safe...

The main part of the headphones and speakers are clear.
I will most likely re-do this project because I'm not happy with the direction my professor wanted me to take and my result. He wanted me to approach the project from purely styling instead of function which was hard for me to do with this project. I cant tell you how I wanted it to come out right now but if you know me personally and want to ask me I can tell you in private.

MTV Grant Update

2009-09-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

Thank you everyone! I made it to the group of 10 finalists for the MTV grant!

I didnt win the grant but another very deserving artist, Joshua Clay, did! Clay actually did album artwork for Gym Class Heroes last album the quilt (below)

I really like his work so I dont feel bad about him getting the grant over me and the other finalists. You can check out more of his work here http://joshuaclayart.com/

Video Share! Foriegn Exchange (Phonte from Little Brother)

2009-09-02T21:34:00.001-07:00

The Foreign Exchange feat. Muhsinah - "House Of Cards" from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.

Industrial Design Project (headphones&speakers)

2009-08-30T16:28:00.000-07:00

I started school a week and a half ago. My main class is my ID studio with the notorious Bong Il-Jin as my professor who emphases styling and trend. His classes are never easy for even the best designer but his broken English and comical persona balance out the pain. I'm excited to grow as a designer.

My first project is short, 4 weeks. I choose to design a set of headphones that convert into table top speakers in an interesting way. I've had this idea sitting around for about a year now and amazingly enough there are only 3 product on the market that convert from headphones to speakers. and 2 of them suck while the 3rd is cool but not as cool as what I am planing on making.

- GoStereo’s Tune In Tune Out headphones (suck)
- iHome ihmp5 headphones (suck)
- Jabra BT8030 Headphones (pictured) - (clean and sophisticated but not what I was thinking)

PLEASE Let me know if you have any suggestions of materials to use for the cushioning or ways to make the headband fold up nicely. Or any other advice you have.

Julie is applying for a grant from MTV

2009-08-16T14:48:00.000-07:00

http://juliepitts.society6.com/

Please click the link above, scroll down a little and click "Nominate Studio" in the purpleish box on the right side under "MTV - Track Artwork Collaboration with..."

PLEASE help me out! If you have to sign up to vote, please do and stay on the site if you are an artist because you can win grants from other companies too!

I would be estatic to earn this oppotunty to do the artwork for this project. I relate to this project because I have particiapted in simular service trips and I fallowed Travie's trip through his online blog and was really inspired by it. This whole thing MTV has set up is really my cup of tea. Not only do I think I would be the perfect person to do the artwork but I think it would challenge me to do more innovative and original work. Painting from photos is great but I want to do more out-of-the-box pieces.

Grant Description:

MTV - Track Artwork Collaboration with Travis McCoy

Grant amount: $1,000

"We're offering an exclusive opportunity for one artist to design track artwork for Travis McCoy's global charity single. The track, which is currently being written by McCoy, is inspired by his recent travels with MTV's Staying Alive Foundation."

For more about Travie's travels visit:

http://www.theunbeatentrack.com/

Jocelyn Ellis and the Alpha Theory in the Charlotte Observer

2009-08-16T10:16:00.000-07:00

My talented and beautiful friend JE was featured in the Charlotte Observer recently. To read the article click here. To see the pictures from the photo shoot click here.

Below is a close up of the shoes I painted for her. For more pictures of the shoes look on my facebook fan page or click here.

And of course please check out music from Jocelyn Ellis and the Alpha Theory

you will not be disapointed...

Backpack Prototype Completed

2009-08-08T14:13:00.000-07:00

Yes my friends. It is done. After 3 months of planning and about 3-4 weeks of sweat shop sewing in my studio, the backpack is done. It doesnt have a name or a presentation board yet. But I can officially say that it is done and fully functional. I am going to take pictures of it in use and detail shots of its features when I get back to the design school in 2 weeks but I have these preliminary shots of it for now...

Isnt she beautiful!

BTW for those new to my blog-a-roo this is work from my college major, Industrial Design. Which will hopefully become my career in December... (don't worry I'll still paint on the side too) ;-)

Last of Summer 09 Airbrush

2009-08-08T13:36:00.000-07:00

ok so I kinda slacked off at the end of the summer with my painting because I wanted to finish my backpack! Which I did finish! and I will put it in a seperate post. But here are the last few things I worked on this summer...

This motorcycle helmet came out AMAZING. It looks 10 times better in person too because you can see the silver flakes and candy paint in the flames. This was my first time using createx automotive paint, drawing a flaming skull by hand, and doing all the prep work for the helmet myself. I had a friend do the clear coat for me but besides that it was all me! My customer loved it and I was so impressed with myself! I almost didnt want to give the guy his helmet back...lol

And a do the right thing shirt...

And thats it!

told you I didnt do much...

Muto Video

2009-08-04T18:17:00.000-07:00

Design Camp

2009-07-28T14:11:00.000-07:00

Hello world! Its me. I'm writing from the cod. this week I'm a counselor at NCSU's and CAM's Design Camp. So far its been pretty aWesome.... I've got to interact with a lot of talented kids, high school upperclassmen. I've also learned a lot about the other disciplines here at the COD. Many of my smaller passions have been rekindeled. I forgot how much I love Graphic Design! and how important and dynamic Landscape Architecture is. I'm also getting to find out about the other students that are in the COD and how talented and unique they all are!

More too come....

Gone Till December....

2009-07-23T13:42:00.000-07:00

Today is my last day of summer...My last day at R&R was yesterday. I wanted to work on my car this summer but... time ran out. I wanted to finish some paintings but... time ran out... I really wanted to put some serious time into doing some Michael Jackson memorial artwork but...well you get the point...

♫I'll be gone till December, I'll be gone till December, Yo tell my boss yo I'll be gone till December...♪

Michael Jackson Tribute Shirts

2009-07-03T20:26:00.000-07:00

I havent had time to do the shirt I've really wanted to do yet...but here are a few of the designs we have came up with at R&R Customs

(glitter zippers) Designed by Customer/Me

Designs in the making....

To become a poster

to become a shirt
to become a shirt...

And Still More to Come!!

Reflection Eternal Back Again

2009-06-29T10:03:00.001-07:00

I like this video. Nice videography(?) and editing.

Talib Kweli + Hi Tek-Reflection Eternal -Back Again-Vid Premiere

XPLANE Video

2009-06-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

Amazing video on leadership created by XPLANE. Great design and very inspirational.

AFRICA!!!

2009-06-19T15:41:00.000-07:00

Ok I'm kinda hype about peoples trips to Africa right now because a few of my peoples from the design school just got back from Ghana this week. They toured all of Ghana for a month studying art forms and learning about culture, ect... I took the trip two summers ago and it was...life changing, enriching, eye opening, rewarding, heart warming, depressing and inspiring all at the same time. but really the whole experience was indescribable...which SUCKS because I want to explain it to people so bad but its hard. So every time I find out that someone else has gone to a part of Africa I am itching to hear what their was experience was like in hopes that I will find a way to better articulate my experience and share it with others. and of course it makes me reminisce of my amazing time in Ghana.

Soooo, as I get pictures and such from my NCSU friends I will be posting the most interesting ones here. But until then, please fallow Travie and his adventure through Africa with the Staying Alive Foundation.

You can also fallow travie on twitter and through his blog

Random tidbit, the work at the top of my blog was inspired by a famous South African graffiti artist, Faith 47.

Cool Video

2009-06-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

Stollen from Raphael Saadiqs blog

New Airbrush

2009-06-19T11:57:00.000-07:00

customer request as a costume for a "old ppl on vacation" themed party. lol

Basball Helment

My first motorcyle helment!

Two Kobe Shirts. first one is for sale at R&R customs or by request.

Mos Def's new album "The Ecstatic"

2009-06-14T09:34:00.000-07:00

So apparently Mos Def's new album (The Ecstatic) came out 4 days ago.!..!..!.. and of course there was very little press... I have only heard a few tracks so far and I like it. plus it has been getting decent reviews and I mean come on...it's Mos Def! please go and cop it...

http://www.amazon.com/Ecstatic-Mos-Def/dp/B001GSV3F6/ref=pd_bxgy_m_text_b

Get Your Basket Ball On!!

2009-06-04T18:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.getyourbasketballon.com

2009-06-03T19:33:00.001-07:00

You ever have one of those moments when you realize that theres so much ish out there u havent seen yet....? ...and that u need to go explore IMMEDIATELY?!

...Ya... I just had one of those moments...

2009-05-28T09:40:00.000-07:00

ok this isnt mine....
This other guy (OMGNESS I FORGOT HIS NAME) who airbrushes and comes in to the store every once and a while to say whats up made this. He lost the top of his trigger so he cut off homies head and glued it on there.
Lol I had to take a picture. I thought this was so sick

New Airbrush

2009-05-28T09:15:00.000-07:00

Reflection Eternal - Back Again

2009-05-26T10:30:00.000-07:00

Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek) have a new album comin out this summer. I'm so HYPE!!! Check out the new single...

Blog Stealing! Lost Art

2009-05-25T00:31:00.000-07:00

I found a really cool site with a lot of great art on it. I havent finished exploring all of it yet. but I thought I'd share it....

http://www.lost.art.br/

Stolen from Raphael Saadiq's blog

Photos from the Krush Groove Alliance Fashion Show

2009-05-20T19:05:00.000-07:00

Professional Photography courtesy of Demi Olubanwu

Runway

NC State Plaid (Close Up)

Super State Shirts (Red & Pink Kay Yow edition)

Woman's Graffiti Shirt

Julie's Blog!

NC Hip Hop Day

TOMS style your sole

#Thank H.E.R. Now

Rapsody rockin Woodville!

Very interesting real photos taken by the google guy

What are your 3 Little Digs?

Julissa's Bday!

Stone Rollin May 10th

IM BACCCCCCCCCCCCK!

The end...

Christmas time!

WoodvilleINC NEW SITE!!!

High Life Club Pop Up Store!

Woodville INC has been BUSY!

Inspiration & Fascination

SPARKcon Sept 16-19th!!! SO EXCITED!!!

Women are Heroes by JR

Woodville Inc

Custom Wood Chains

Airbrush Recap Aug 2010

Video Share!! Nicki Minaj

Work of Art on Bravo

TygaTyga!!!

Video Share!!! Travie n Pain

Super Mini Airbrush Press Kit

A Legend Never Dies...

Airbrush Recap

Chuck Close

Va$htie Kola

Lost Finale...

Airbrush Recap

The New PUMA Fuseproject Packaging

NCSU PAN-AFRIKAN WEEK!!!! 40th Anniversary

New Amerykah Part 2: Return of the Ankh

Johnny Cupcakes!!!!

T-Pain presents: the Freaknik Musical

MUST SEE ***The Black List*** HBO

I'm in love with Project H

PUMA presents: OF THE SAME EARTH with Kehinde Wiley Video

Ticklish Cavs?

Pumzi: Kenyan sci-fi

Live from the Artists Den: Corinne Bailey Rae

Raphael Saadiq - Stayin In Love

Blog Stealing! All About Presentation

Graduation Photo Shoot!

MLK DAY!!!

New Show!! - Love That Girl – Pilot Airs 1/19 – 1/21 on TV ONE!

Help Haiti!

Julie Pitts is looking for a J.O.B.!!!

Graduation Exhibition

The Princess and the Frog Review

2009 NCSU ALUMNI

Holiday Gift Ideas!!!

MTV Staying Alive

Video Share!! Shakira

Video Share!! GCH

Video Share!! Beyonce

Backpack project preview

D Wade Dunk on Varejao...

dang its small world

Video Share!! more sweet animation

Tim Brown On Why Design Is Big Again

Capitalism: A Love Story

Video Share!! Sweet Animation

2009 Miss Phi Beta Sigma of the Xi Zeta Chapter

I can transform ya!

Video Share!! C'mon SON!

Julie is in a Pageant!

Julie in the Greg Museum Gallery at NCSU!!!

ID Project (Headphones&Speakers) Update

MTV Grant Update

Video Share! Foriegn Exchange (Phonte from Little Brother)

Industrial Design Project (headphones&speakers)

Julie is applying for a grant from MTV

Jocelyn Ellis and the Alpha Theory in the Charlotte Observer

Backpack Prototype Completed

Last of Summer 09 Airbrush

Muto Video

Design Camp

MUST SEE The Black List HBO