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A COMMARTS COLLECTIVE

A zine made by the Communication Arts

Department

of VCU for EVERYONE

2016

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FORWARD Here it is! The second ever edition of A Commarts Collective, a zine made by communication arts students at VCU for, well, EVERYONE! We have a ton of talent this year and I can’t help but think that it is at least partially because of all the inspiration one could draw from the beautiful city of Richmond, Virginia. There are muses around every corner here from river rat to the finally finished VCU library to crust punks. The abundance of inspiration has made Richmond inhabitants particularly in touch with their hipster sensibilities. We are, after all, the new Portland (just don’t let anyone dare hear you say that out loud). We seriously could have a Portlandia spin off, I mean, the dream of the 90s is alive in Richmond! Don’t believe me? Just consider the fact that you are holding a zine right now… point made.

Nothing against Richmonders; the people here are passionate about their craft beers, GWAR, feminism, Bernie Sanders, local coffee, single gear bikes, #BLM, veganism, house shows, handmade patches on denim jackets, Steven Universe, and PBR. That’s great! This is zine that celebrates all you passionate people so leaf through and appreciate all the awesome art our gracious contributors submitted this year. Hope you enjoy, see you next year!

CONTRIBUTERS

Cover artwork by Norine King

PHIL DOLANMAGGIE VANDEVEERCELIA DELAHUNTYMEGAN JAMESERIN BUSHNELLVIRGINIA STEVENSONLAUREN RAKESNATALIE DEMENTHONSHANE MURPHYHANNAH HUDDLENORINE KING

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MEGAN JAMESMegan is a Junior in Communication Arts.

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ERIN BUSHNELLErin is a Senior in Commuication Arts. You can contact Erin at: erinbushnell.com and see more from her at: [email protected]

FilterDigital

5DNA CocktailDigital

6 NutirtionDigital

7Portrait 1Digital

8 Portrait 3Digital

9Thanksgiving FoodDigital

10 Body TransplantDigital

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VIRGINIA STEVENSONVirginia is a Junior in Comm Arts. She dreams of creating art for video games when she graduates.You can contact Virginia at: [email protected]

UntitledColored Pencil and Ink

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LAUREN RAKESLauren is a senior in the Scientific/Prepatory track. She will be attending John Hopkins for Medical Illustration in the Fall. You can contact Lauren at: [email protected] and see more from her at: laurenrakesillustration.com

Self PortraitDigital

13Top: Tomatillo StudiesWatercolor, DigitalBottom: PeppersInk

14 Watercolor Plant StudiesWatercolor

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NATALIE DEMENTHONNatalie is a Junior in Communication Arts. You can see more from Natalie at: nataliedementhon.weebly.com and bhakri.tumblr.com and contact her at: [email protected]

The Devil Character ConceptsInk and blue pencil

16 Bird AttacksDigital

17We Must Harvest the Moon CheeseDigital

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SHANE MURPHY“I enjoy the play of color, design, and light to evoke a feeling. I usually like working up a painting and working with many layers.” Shane is a junior with a concentration in painting and plans on freelancing after graduation. You can see more from Shane at anorthadocks.tumblr.com and contact him at [email protected]

Goose EyeWatercolor & guache

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JORDAN KINCAID Jordan is a Junior. You contact Jordan at: [email protected] and see more from her at: facebook.com/lovelyinblack77illustrations and lovelyinblack77.tumblr.com

Hades and PersephonePhotoshop

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NORINE KINGNorine King is a Junior in Communication Arts. She enjoys creating scientific artwork as well as editorial images. You can contact Norine at: [email protected] and see more from her at:norineking.tumblr.com

Squirrel Fur Studyphotoshop

21Chicken Skull StudyPhotoshop and Graphite

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HANNAH HUDDLEHannah Huddle is a Senior in the Scientific/Prepatory track. You can see more of Hannah at hannahhuddle.com and [email protected]

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INDIA MAYES“To create artwork is a very cerebral experience for me, and yet I’ve found that it pays to let yourself not take it too seriously. Not all of the time. I enjoy weaving between beautiful and grotesque.” You can see more of India at: ai-em-maes.tumblr.com

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NOT YOUR EVERYDAY HIPSTER TRASH

A Comm Arts Collective is an independent publication by Comm Arts Students at VCU for the world. From our headquarters at Franklin Terrace (or “Franky Terry”, our affectionate nickname) we commarts students work day and night to produce images that have something to say. I hope you’re ready to listen.

This zine is all about showcaseing the amazing, diverse range of work that Comm Arts students create. Inside, you will find sketches, studies, and experimental work, as well as more developed pieces, covering the ground of scientific illustration, imagery for children, editorial illustration, concept work and more. So go ahead and flip through!