I'm Melissa. This is where I write things down and share new things. Sometimes I even post cute pictures of cats...
if you're looking for my portfolio,
it can be found here, or by clicking any of the links across the top of this page.
I just moved back to Ohio after living in the central valley of California for almost three years. People still mention that I'm all grown up and keep asking how being an adult is going, but I really don't know what they're referring to.
I'm officially a (self-proclaimed) curator -- OF GIFS. GIF CONNOISSEUR. Check it out. My GIF blog even made it to buzzfeed once.
ONE MORE CHECK OFF MY LIFELONG INTERNET TO-DO LIST.
Albums of note UPCOMING/2011/2010/2009
A list of albums from the year that had staying power. Not a top album list, because I haven't heard every album, so that just seems a bit silly to me -- the whole "of the year" thing... although I suppose in my own mind that's what they are...
THE ARCHIVES
Nostalgia
a place where I keep things that are already memories and store things that are currently in my life that will inevitably become memories. Vague enough?
Vestiges of a Life Soon Forgotten
A photographic series devoted to images taken in and around my apartment where I lived for 3 years in college. I moved out for good in December 2009.
Photobooth Sketches
photobooth documentation of sketches i have done and/or found.
Monthly Self Portrait Series
This was a short-lived project that sometimes shows up without warning again on my feed, but definately cannot be considered an "on-going" thing.
My New California Life
What started as an essay series about my experiences living on the left coast turned into a general account of my life here -- through words, photos and other ephemera.
jef etters tips of the day
Jef Etters was a colleague of mine who gave me life tips on a daily basis via a telephone call from a rotary phone. I would then transcribe the tips and post them here for the benefit of all mankind. He didn't know what tumblr was (nor does he now), but he did want to share all his wisdom with the world. enjoy.
PLEASE NOTE: Jef did finally get free long-distance after 7pm EST and will occasionally call to give me tips to transcribe. Be on the look out, it'll change your life.
ScreenCaptureSeries
Funny and or poignant things I feel the need to share with the world via screen capture. This project carries on with the luck that the internet will continue to bring the lulz. I think the odds are in our favor.
Did you miss your chance to own one of these shirts when I was selling them at my going away party (and later on at Twee Boutique in Downtown Fresno)? Well, you’re in luck. These are now for sale on my Society6 page (in new colors, ladies cut & printed on pillows, iphone cases and canvas). More shirts/prints to come soon!
I couldn’t be where I am today without all the support of my Fresno Family.
Designed these shirts to raise money for my move, but rest assured, the sentiment is genuine. $15 for the shirts, $10 for totes. All sizes available, credit card accepted. Purchase in person Saturday at my going away at Fulton 55! (at Madeline Leaves Rehearsal Space)
This year’s Christmas Cards illustrated by yours truly. All have been mailed, so if you haven’t received yours yet, just be patient!
My friend Alisa took this picture of me today when I arrived at my internship. She then tweeted: “Look at how cute the @FuSE_Fresno shirts are! $15. Pretty girl in the pic not included ;-)” Whatta lady! Like I said, these shirts are available at the event this weekend. I’m really proud of them, and super stoked to see how they sell tonight.
ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE PLAYS TONIGHT
THE DOWNTOWN CLUB - 2120 KERN STREET
7.30 PM - GET THERE EARLY
Hey, you guys! I designed this flyer (and all the other materials) for FUSE Fest 2011. The black line art is printed in white on black tshrits that you can buy this weekend for only $15! You may even be able to buy them directly from me if you can find me roaming the festival! Hope to see you all out in full force tonight and tomorrow! It’s been a lot of hard work and should be a great festival!
good:
We love to bike here at GOOD, but know that it’s not always the first way most people think they can around town. That’s why we created this new GOOD Guide to Biking for the Planet. Find facts, tips, tricks and dispelled myths, all illustrated by the amazing Gavin Potenza.
Read Our Newest GOOD Guide and Bike for the Planet - Transportation - GOOD
this is important. this is helpful. this is GOOD.
Commissioned poster for the Fresno Advertising Federation for the bimonthly event “Schmooze & Booze”
Copy written by Daniel Schultz.
Click through to view larger on Flickr.
TeamTeam works hard for our creative community! If you are in or near Fresno tomorrow, be sure to stop by the event. You might even be able to snag a full size, real-life version of this poster for your home or office! WHAT?
I’m getting to do fun things. Again, you should come hang out tomorrow night and get one of these posters for yourself. Even if you don’t live in or near Fresno, this poster could be a valuable resource for you and your fellow hooligans/party goers/friends.
We recently completed our first commission piece and sent the files off to press. It’s an infographic poster, and it has a STRIKE THROUGH VARNISH. The image seen above is a screen capture of the layer created to let the pressman know where we’d like that varnish. I wanted to post a sneak-peek image without giving too much away, and this screen capture was funny to me because, out of context, it’s completely useless - especially when it’s asking “So what’s this all about?”
[screen capture series; I designed an infographic poster and Daniel wrote the copy and this is a sneak peek of that infographic poster. 2011. m. olson]
New Starbucks logo/cups/sleeves are well designed. I approve. (Taken with picplz.)
(Source: icatchfoxes)
… for some design work for a one-man band. he was pretty into a poster i did a few years back, so now it’s on. i’m excited to make cool things. i’m excited for him to make more music. [basically, wins all around.]
stand by for sketch-to-final status. hollah.
(Source: icatchfoxes)
times they are a changin.
informative (and ADORABLE) animation about proposition 19. WATCH IT.
for more info http://www.thenewleaf.org/
(Source: icatchfoxes)