Michael to Filomena

2007-12-06T10:17:00.000-08:00

I've picked up another pair of the same jeans for $79.00, they will be listed on eBay and this time, the entire sale will go towards my project =)

2007-11-30T15:16:00.001-08:00

The eBay listing has ended at $147.50

After paying myself back and covering eBay and Paypal fees, I am left with $88.00 to make my next step with.

2007-11-27T21:08:00.001-08:00

I've purchased a pair of Rock and Republic Jeans...

But not for me... They were $79.00 and I used the $40.00 I received from Kent and $39.00 of my own to purchase them. They are listed on eBay and when they sell, I will pay myself back $39.00 and use the rest of the money to make my next move towards Filomena's painting. Here is the link to the eBay listing of the jeans.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330192431748&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=014

The jeans retail at $240.00 and make a great gift.

2007-11-23T12:26:00.000-08:00

I've traded the rolls of film for one signed copy of "Letters to My Son" a book by Kent Nerburn and $40.00 cash. I also met Kent, who's a very nice guy, and his son, who's into filmmaking. It's great to meet new people during this process.

I'm pretty confident about my next step and will keep you updated.
Check out author Kent Nerburn on amazon.com

Michael

2007-11-20T12:04:00.000-08:00

For time's sake, I have decided to include currency as an option when trading, but it doesn't mean I'm going to stop focusing on the task at hand.

I have come to a deal with author Kent Nerburn who will trade some cash and some signed books for the rolls of film. I am confident about where this project is going and will keep more frequent updates as the final trades of this project are made.

Michael

2007-10-30T21:44:00.001-07:00

Two 100 ft. rolls of Kodak Tri-X black and white reversal film.

Wow, someone seriously offer me a trade soon. I'm tempted to keep these!!!

2007-10-26T10:34:00.000-07:00

I have the SWEETEST laptop case/messenger bag right now!!!
So if anyone needs a bag for their laptop, let me know! It will fit any laptop up to 15". It is STM brand, and from what I hear, they're kind of a big deal.

It's light blue colored. Pictures later, or if you'd like to see it, give me a call or email me.
Thanks!
Michael

2007-10-25T18:44:00.000-07:00

WHO NEEDS PRESSTYPE???

The painting is off to a new home. Thanks for the emails everyone!
I now have for you, 8 pages of brand new beautiful PRESSTYPE!

If you use PRESSTYPE for your art, don't go wasting your money.
Make me an offer with something that's just taking up space for you!
Email all trade offers to mirei@mcad.edu

Thanks everyone!
Michael

2007-10-23T11:09:00.000-07:00

Alright. Well here it is! There is a little more contrast in the real thing, and it measures 14" x 10". It is acrylic on stretched canvas over wood.
I am now accepting offers of trade, so please email pictures and descriptions of anything you might want to trade for the painting to mirei@mcad.edu If you know my phone number, give me a call to trade! Let me know if you want to see the painting in person.

As far as my take on the painting. It's no Booth, but I think it's a fair accomplishment for a first timer. I'll definitely be trying other things on larger canvases in the near future.
Michael

2007-10-21T16:31:00.000-07:00

The painting is pretty much done. One more layer will be made. I've used all warm colors, mainly red. I feel it's turning out pretty nicely for my first try. Pictures tomorrow.

2007-10-16T18:27:00.000-07:00

I've been practicing a little bit with mixing the colors, just to see what they look like. This is all the practice I get. The next painting I do will be on the canvas.

I have a few ideas for a composition in my head and will be sketching them out before I start. This will be an abstract painting for sure.

2007-10-16T17:41:00.000-07:00

So this is what I'm working with. I'm starting to paint tonight!

Supplies

2007-10-16T10:20:00.000-07:00

I bought my paint supplies today!! WOOOO HOOOO!!
I bought the cheapest acrylics they had =\
I will be painting on stretched canvas small scale (10"x14")
I spent $26
Pictures later

Project Proposal

2007-10-11T11:05:00.000-07:00

Michael Irei
10/11/07

Title: Michael to Filomena Painting Project

Objectives:
1. Complete my first painting.
2. Barter my painting for objects of successively higher values.
3. Sell the final item and buy an original Filomena De Andrade Booth painting.

Background Information: Filomena De Andrade Booth is an artist based in Dallas, TX who mainly paints abstract expressionism (www.filomenabooth.com). She is somewhat of an inspiration for me to learn how to paint. I will use my first painting to barter for objects of more and more value than the item I have at the current moment. No money will be used, only object for object trades. However, at the end of this five week project, I will sell the item I have for money. My third goal will be to use this money to bid on an original Booth painting.
Inspiration and the idea for this project is based on a project by Kyle MacDonald who in 14 trades, traded a red paperclip for a house. Here is his blogspot explaining his method and what he did.
www.oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com

Time Schedule: I will have a total of five weeks to complete this project. During the five weeks, I will be spending a total of about 25 hours of in class time and 25 hours of outside class time to work on this project.
The fifty total hours will be broken up as follows.
Five hours will be used to form my project and give myself a clear idea of what I want to accomplish, set up my website and write my proposal.
Two hours will be used researching painting techniques. Since I myself have never painted, this will be important. During this time, I will also gather my materials necessary to create my first painting. I figure I will spend 5 hours creating my first painting.
From here, the process is pretty straightforward. I will have 25 hours of in-class or out-class time to network and make my trades. These trades will be done with people I know, over craigslist or other networking services. Over the course of five weeks, I will also spend 5 hours of mostly in-class time updating my blogspot with pictures of the items I acquire and journal entries of my progress. Here is my blogspot.
www.michaeltofilomena.blogspot.com/
I will have five hours of extra time to overcome unexpected barriers and complete tasks that have been under budgeted as far as time goes.
Budget: My budget for materials for my painting and everything else will be $40.