Kayce Bayer

The Great Fire logo

kayce — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:58:17 +0000

Proposals are out for our Great Fire Project. Here's an illustration I made for it:

More about the project here: travelingtruckshow.org

Chicago readin’ illustration

kayce — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:36:29 +0000

This is my entry for the Chicago Public Library design contest:

From September 26 - October 2, you can vote for your favorite entries here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/notwhatyouthink/

soundtrack

kayce — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:00:07 +0000

Working on some solo songs for lil' animation projects. Here's an old song, new recording:

Boom by kayceb

machine #2

kayce — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:35:02 +0000

C and I have been working on another machine, for a show that opens this Friday. Here are some pics in process:

I am responsible for figuring out the main frame, the detail signage and video animation---illustrating the insides of the machine in action (or in this case, inaction).

Come see the final result:

Fall Art and Design Series, curated by Hinge Gallery
Dock 6 Collective
4200 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL

Opening night party on Friday, September 16th from 6pm - midnight, followed by Saturday, September 17th viewing hours from 11am - 3pm
more info here.

big schemes!

kayce — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:15:12 +0000

Although it is difficult to SEE the progress, ideas are percolating and schemes are being hatched. One master plan involves a friendly team of collaborators. We just submitted our grant proposal for a Traveling Truck Show! It's going to be big! and probably a little weird! and wildly wonderful! In our planning, we're keeping a blog to share findings, sketches, notes, etc.

http://travelingtruckshow.tumblr.com/

Below is my sketch of our proposed truck-stage:

drawing with care

kayce — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:34:28 +0000

My dear friend is recovering from major surgery. I put together a little care package for her, but wanted to make something, too. She loves cats, so...

I also drew up a few customized care tickets she can use when she needs a lift during her recovery period.

style testing

kayce — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:44:57 +0000

I wanted to get a feel for the look and sound--testing out the overall style.

Here is a little video of what the animation will look like (sans main character + colorful goo):

And I've been playing around with some sound recording, working towards a sweet and sad soundtrack. Here's a little sample:

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scene 1, drawing 1, action!

kayce — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:53:54 +0000

I've begun! Took a walk around the neighborhood, snapped some pics of houses, and drew up the background layer for the first scene of my animation. Here is a sneak peek:

more goo

kayce — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:20:34 +0000

More piles/goo studies---playing with pattern and form.

“piles” studies

kayce — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:20:12 +0000

I'm doin' some drawings--thinking and planning for a new animation.