The New Settler

MOVED

The New Settler — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:24:58 +0000

Well, not literally. It has taken me all summer (and some of fall) to get my act together, but I have finally started my new blog, “Mint Miller Design.” Please check it out.

Refocused

The New Settler — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20:48:43 +0000

Recently, I found a burst of energy to refocus The New Settler, which might be caused by my new obsession with iced lattes but that isn’t the point. I plan to center this blog more around my creative work, film, and daily inspirations. You can expect more updates, images, and art. Get excited, because this is going to be great!

Inspiration: Letter in a Dress

The New Settler — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:33 +0000

Little sources of inspiration are found everywhere. I love that the tag of this dress is made to look like an envelope. Found at Anthropologie.

Unreal in NYC

The New Settler — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:40:29 +0000

In April, I was lucky enough to be selected as one of the winners of the Volkswagen’s Fan Ticket GIFaway. A few weeks earlier, I entered an animated GIF into the contest in hopes of receiving tickets to one of the performances of Kraftwerk Retrospective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 at the MoMA. My GIF not only won me tickets to the final performance, but was also selected to be projected as part of the VW fan mosaic digital billboard. Thank you Volkswagen for a trip of a lifetime!

In front of VW billboard on Houston & Bowery in NYC

Pizza with my twin sister before the show

Kraftwerk’s Tour de France

Kraftwerk at the MoMA

My story was also covered by Rolling Stone. Please check it out here! All photos featured in the photo diary are by Brian Nevins

Dream Apartment

The New Settler — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:10 +0000

I just moved into my dream apartment. If I had the funds, these items would be in it.

Quote of the Week: #9

The New Settler — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:48:38 +0000

New Mosaic Series

The New Settler — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:37:03 +0000

I am primarily a photo realistic painter, but for years I have not been able to bring myself to paint. My absence from painting is mostly impart to my lack of inspiration and frustration with the limitations of my medium. These limitations are ones that I put upon myself as I approach painting in a very traditional way, which is a habit I am trying to break. However, letting go of my traditional technique is proving to be very difficult.

Though I am struggling with my first love, painting, I have found a new love, mosaics. This summer my mother introduced me to this art form when I attended several classes with her at Ciel Gallery. To me, mosaics offer an endless array of form and texture that paint is missing at the moment.

Currently, I am working on a five pieces series on slate tiles that are inspired by patterns in nature. Below are two works that I have finished.

Color Story: Melissa Marks

The New Settler — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:03 +0000

The moment I saw Melissa Marks’s drawings I was hooked. Marks strong use of color perfectly compliments the energy in her mark making. Her work, especially her vibrant colors, truly inspires me.

Happy Valentine’s Day

The New Settler — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:00:30 +0000

Valentine’s Day is my second favorite holiday to Halloween. With or without a significant other, I enjoy this time of year. To me, this holiday is about celebrating the people I love and enjoying all the chocolate I want guilt free. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Quote of the Week: #8

The New Settler — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:44:09 +0000