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 Contents
On Campus
5
Your Student Council:
The Student Council at The Art Institute of
Seattle is here, working for you.
3 News from the Clubs 11
4 Letter from Don Schaab
6 Fun in Student Housing
Note from Megan Kijewski
from the Editor
A Connection Point:
FUEL Magazine is currently one of the
only connecting point between all of the
different disciplines within The Art Institute
of Seattle; from Culinary to Graphic Design,
Fuel Magazine is a creative outlet dedicated
to expressing the passions and experiences of
the student body while provoking stimulating
ideas, personal and professional growth and
unique learning experiences.
Who are we?:
FUEL is student run magazine and all staff
members work on a completely volunteer
basis, which means a level of dedication is
required. Through the experience of working
with Fuel, students gain hands on experience
expressing who they are and what drives them,
an understanding of what it’s like working in a
team without grades to drive their work ethic,
amazing portfolio credit and a chance to meet
with and work with students from all over The
Art Institute of Seattle.
FUEL staff get to have the coolest experiences,
from backstage interviews, to press passes to the
most amazing events! Every article is an adventure!
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Fashionistas Geeking Out
7
Fashion Roulette: A review of the
fashion event of the Spring Season: Fashion Roulette.
14
Interview with Felicia Day:
The Girl Gamers Club talks with writer, actress and
producer Felicia Day after the Emerald City Comicon.
T he Perfect Prom
Charity Event 13 Sakura-Con
Join us:
Fuel Magazine needs you. Yes, you. Everyone
has something to say, whether it’s your personal
experience with a new computer program, a
review of a local event, or an interview with a
local celebrity. And, while The Art Institute of
Seattle may not be “Picasso’s College of Fine
Art”, art and artistry drives every area of the
school, which means that yes, even your art
can speak for itself.
Fuel Magazine is currently looking for
Layout Artists, Photographers, Writers, and
On Site Journalists (Press passes, anyone?)
beginning Summer quarter, 2011.
Come be a part of Fuel Magazine. Jump in
where you know, learn where you don’t and
make some incredible friends in the process.
Fuel Magazine Staff Meeting
Mondays at 4:30pm
Room #110 South Campus
aisfuelmagazine@gmail.com
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 News from the Front Dish it up Art for Art’s Sake

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Pixel Punchout: Graphic Designers
across the city of Seattle come together to compete
27
Celebrity Slop: Culinary student
Justin Cottrell takes a look at the influx
29
Stairway to Seven: The story
behind the mural in The Art Institute of
in the first annual Pixel Punchout. of Celebrity cookbooks over the last few years and Seattle’s south campus stairwell.
suggests the best ways to choose your celebrity chef.
15 Seattle Poster Museum 31 Art of Sarah Russell
26 Recipes from around
19 Lenora Redesign the World

21 T he Curious Case of
the Fine Arts Degree

23 Post Secrets

Fuel Staff
Managing Editor:
Kelcey Hatch
(a.whirling.dervish@gmail.com) Contributing Authors:
Teryn Rudolph Nina Kim
Art Director/Staff Manager: Maria Harris Kelcey Hatch
Jesse Phillips Carly Avery Jayne Leighty
(jessetheswingdancequeen@gmail.com) Jesse Phillips Daniella Kirby
The Backyard

Justin Cottrell Anthony Garzzona

Tony Jutt Anacariz Ramirez
Culinary Editor:
Keinan Sutton Karn Suwanrat
Rebecca Pate Josh Brinko Kevin Harris
(foodcritic23@gmail.com )
33 Halfway T here Layout Artists:
Photographers:
Raven Mullenax
34 T he Many Faces Carly Avery
Vassil Ivanov
Kelcey Hatch
Kevin Harris
Anacariz Ramirez

of Kevin Harris Lisa Chapple Paul Emory Faculty Advisor

Jesse Phillips Sarah Russell Jim McLachlan
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 The Art Institute of Seattle’s Photography
Club just celebrated it’s second year and the
current club leaders are Karn Suwanrat and
Lisa Anne Campbell Peterson. Our advisers
are Melinda Hurst Frye and Ben Kerns.
Recently we changed our name to “The AiS
PhotoGroup.” We meet every 2 weeks on
Thursday at 4:30PM at Digital Darkroom
(7th Floor of the South Campus).
Our group started in Summer 2009. On that
day, almost 20 photo students signed in to the
meeting and the club was formed.
The club was made to be the place for
everyone (not only for photo students)
to make friendships, share photography
experience, and to experiment with new
techniques. We have had many activities,
including image critique sessions, field trips,
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layout by Kevin Harris
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black and white lab days, studio demos, and
an end of quarter pizza party. We also have
Facebook page, which is a great way to update
our members on upcoming photography
contests, exhibitions, and other photography
related news.
Going forward, we are doing a group “Art-Walk”
every First Thursday in Seattle and offering other
opportunities like the winter quarter fashion shoot,
where we shot the retro styles of the 40’s and
60’s with models. All participants had a chance
to photograph the models, and assist each other
during the shooting session.
We always love to hear new ideas and are
looking forward to an exciting summer and
a packed fall. All Ai Seattle students are
welcome to come to a regularly scheduled
meeting, join us on our excursions or come
find us on Facebook.
- interior finishes such as tile, granite, wood
flooring; windows, roofing, cabinetry, custom
kitchen and bath design, appliances - so much to
see! Also spotted were several past AIS graduates
working the show - great motivation for those
of us headed out into the job market soon. It
was nice to see our student body represented!
The show is also an opportunity to network and
students took full advantage. From samples to
literature and even the free candy dangled in
front of participants to draw them toward vendor
displays – students explored all the Seattle Home
Show had to offer. A huge thank you to Albert
Lee Appliance and all who attended the show
– we look forward to attending again next year.
Callie Carlin & Katie McClintock
On February 25th, several students from
Interior and Industrial Design attended
the Seattle Home Show. The tickets were
generously donated by Albert Lee Appliance.
The Seattle Home Show is held annually at
Qwest Event Center, and is a great opportunity
for students in both interior and industrial
design to check out the newest advancements
in the home industry. Whether designing the
interior of a home or the products that go in
it, there is something for everyone at the show.
vendors from across the industry were represented Lyndsey Gautier
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 Don Schaab
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

I’m new to the position of Associate Dean, but I have

been at The Art Institute of Seattle since October of
1998. I began as the Academic Director of the Film
and Video programs and, for the past two years,
was also the Academic Director of the Photography
programs. It was the latter experience that taught me
that I might be of assistance to students and faculty
beyond these two departments.

There are, however, things I will miss in my new

role, like New Student Orientation, so I thought Sam: What’s this?
I’d use this opportunity to share some advice from
Nick: I’m not sure. (A 1950’s horror movie is on TV.)
past orientations. My first piece of advice is that your
career actually begins with your very first class. This Sam: What’s it about?
means being present in every sense of the word and
Nick: I don’t know.
that starts with attendance.
Sam: Who’s that?
I once taught a studio production class where a
Nick: I think the guy in the hat did something terrible.
student was absent in two previous courses when (All the guys on screen are wearing hats.)
camera shots were covered. We were doing a mock
runway shoot in conjunction with another class. The Sam: Like what?
director called for a knee shot and we watched on the
Nick: You’re so analytical. Sometimes you just have
monitor as the camera zoomed almost all the way in to let art flow over you.
on the model’s knee, sort of focused then just…sat there. - The Big Chill

While it was an attractive knee, this is not a knee
shot. It didn’t take the other students long to realize
he had no idea what he was doing. He was pulled off
camera and reduced to a Production Assistant. Never
a good sign on a student production so try not to
miss class and don’t fail your team. Do you think this
student went on to graduate and work in the field?
Always keep the lines of communication open,
especially with your faculty and Academic Directors.
Also, if you find yourself struggling for whatever
reasons, don’t let things build. I can’t tell you how
many times a student has come to me with “one”
concern when it was really five rolled into one. Your
Academic Director can offer you an objective perspective.

Ray: So what was that like? Matt: Doesn’t make much sense for a guy who
(Missing out on an opportunity) hates the water to live on an island…

Martin: It’s only an island if you look at it from

Doc: It was like coming this close to
your dreams and then watching them
brush past you like a stranger in a crowd…
You know we just don’t recognize the
most significant moments of our lives
while they’re happening.
- Field of Dreams
I think it’s very important to be open to critiques.
While it’s easy to be objective with things such as
technical issues, we do get into a lot of subjective
territory. I remember another student who initially
refused to remove an incredibly mediocre piece from
his portfolio because his family and friends, none of
whom worked in the industry, liked the piece. Was
that a good defense?
the water.
- Jaws
It’s easy for us to get caught up in our busy day-to-
day lives and lose sight of the big picture. I worked
full time while earning both my degrees. I also come
from a long line of blue collar workers from the south
side of Chicago and was the only one in my family to
go to college. These are things I know a lot of you can
relate to, particularly our desire for something better.
Mr. Braddock: Worried? About what?
Ben: I guess about my future.
Mr. Braddock: What about it?
Ben: I don’t know. I want it to be…

Layout by Jesse Phillips Mr. Braddock: To be what?

Photo by Charlie Ainslie Ben: Different. - The Graduate

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 We are YOUR Student Council
The Student Council at The Art Institute
of Seattle is the governing student group in
charge of overseeing student clubs, authorizing
funding for clubs as well as some activities
and helping with the overall community
development on campus. Also, the Student
Council hears concerns from students and
meets quarterly with the President of school
to discuss their ideas and concerns while also
retrieving updates.
This is WHAT we do
The Student Council at the Art Institute of
Seattle consists of two seats representing each
program. Student Council Representatives
share information about their program, voice
student concerns, and take part in the quarterly
oversight of clubs, club funding, activity
planning, events and the annual Noel-Levitz
Student Satisfaction Survey. The Student
Council meets with the Art Institute of Seattle’s
President on a quarterly schedule, at minimum.
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WHY you should get involved
Getting involved in Student Council is an
excellent way to learn about committee
representation, group work and leadership.
If you were to be approved to participate in
Student Council, you would learn to work
closely with a team of very engaged students
from a variety of programs. Student Council
participation is one of the kinds of leadership
qualities that some employers seek. If reads
well on your resume and shows a commitment
to something outside of the regular classroom
experience. Things you might gain from
Student Council participation:
* Self knowledge and value clarification
* Active Listening
* Group facilitation & dynamics
* How to come to consensus
* Event Planning Networking
* Many other ‘soft skills’ and lessons
about budget, planning and outreach
Plus, it’s a FUN way to get involved!
This is WHO we are
Angela Tremonte (President) – Culinary
Devin Rector (Vice-President) – Industrial
Venus Volante (Secretary) – Animation
Teryn Rudolph (Marketing) – Fashion Marketing
James Reeves – Digital Film & Video
Melissa Bailey – Audio Recording Technology
Aaron Hain – Game Art & Design
Samuel Hightower – Animation
Steven Bergland – Digital Film & Video
Katie McClintock – Interior Design
Stefhanie Winny Amin - Graphic Design
HOW you can get involved
Contact Brad Huggins for an application, more
information or to get involved!
Phone: 206-239.2293
Fax: 206-441-3475
E-mail: bhuggins@aii.edu
Web: aisclubsactivities.blogspot.com
Photos by Raven LaRue Mullenax
Layout by Jesse Phillips
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Student Sponsored Housing provided by our
educational institution is a humble collective of
residents from wildly diverse backgrounds. Not
only do these residents come from different
geographic regions reaching far across the
globe, but interests and hobbies are as diverse
as the objects in your grandmother’s medicine
cabinet. Vick’s Vapo Rub included.
Located right on the corner of 2nd and Lenora
Street amidst the bars and bistros of Belltown,
The Lenora is a swift five minutes walk away
from our main campus which is one of its fine
perks. As a resident myself, at no time was I
concerned about parking, traffic or waking
up too early for that eight a.m. Monday
morning class. But, if the residents should find
themselves pressed for time in the morning
and need that extra kick to start their day, a
Starbucks Coffee shop is conveniently located
on the buildings first floor, adjacent to Blond
hair salon and Wann Japanese restaurant on the
east side of 2nd street.
As a resident within this establishment for
just over two years, I have been granted the
supreme pleasure to meet and network with the
diverse group which I have already described.
I find myself surrounded by students from all
program backgrounds and am able to relate and
discover aspects about their program to be used
for my own benefit. This calls for an example. I
am enrolled in the Industrial Design program at
school, so let us say that I have a product which
I have designed and developed all the way up
to the creation of a model, but I still need some
bomb final pictures taken of said model. I can
either advertise within student housing, or find
my friend (let’s call him Morpheus) who is a
photographer, who just so happens to need to
have product pictures taken for a project of his
own. It’s a win win for Morpheus and I. Plus
our networking base has expanded by one.
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Layout by Vassil Ivanov
Another perk of student is playing the role of a
homework tester for those wonderful students
who are enrolled in or institution’s culinary/
baking and pastry programs. A creative mind
requires fuel, and what better roomies could
there be than the ones who cook all day long?
I suppose the only time that situation would
not be desirable is if the roommate was not the
best cook. But at least they are in their chosen
program to get better right?
Overall, school sponsored housing is a very
social environment where residents can
mingle and participate in social programs
which are planned by the Student
Housing Resident Assistant staff. These social
programs range from waffle and root beer floats
nights, movie nights, trips to the nearby E.M.P.
and aquarium, and even the zoo just to name a
few. Oh and did I
mention that 96.43%-99.332% of the time
these events are free to the residents? Please
do not inquire about where I am pulling these
percentages from.
This entire description has come from my
experience as a resident within student housing,
but also as Resident Assistant for the building.
I have been able to meet and connect with new
people every new quarter, and have established
strong relationships that I would not have
developed anywhere else. We residents are but
a fraction of the entire school population, but
what powerful fraction that is.
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Together
A Note from the Dean of Student Affairs
Working
Hello AiS community! My name is Megan
Kijewski and I am the new Dean of Student
Affairs at the Art Institute of Seattle campus.
I am truly honored and excited about the
opportunity to work cooperatively with our
students, faculty and staff towards a more
inclusive and engaged learning community
on campus. My work in both domestic and
international student affairs has allowed me
to understand the complex needs of college
students from a wide variety of cultures and
backgrounds. During my tenure, I aim to
improve student retention and access to campus
and community services designed to support
our student body.
College affords students the ability to explore
diverse areas of interest as well as develop a more
coherent and fulfilling sense of being. As Dean,
my goal is to foster this exploration through
co-curricular programming, community
service opportunities, and continuous support
of our student body through outreach and
support services. I believe strongly in student
engagement and am an active advocate for
strengthening our student run clubs and
organizations on campus. As a community, it
is imperative that we work together towards a
shared experience and a supportive educational
environment free of intolerance or exclusion.
The Student Affairs department is located on
the 5th floor of the North Campus. Please come
by and say hello to our wonderful staff and take
advantage of all of the services available to you as
a student. If you need assistance with housing,
disability services, international advising,
or would like to learn more about clubs and
organizations, we are here to answer all of
your questions and support you during your
academic path. I encourage you all to come and
speak with me about your vision for our campus
and programming you would benefit from. Best
of luck to you all in your studies!
Regards,
Megan Kijewski
Dean of Student Affairs
5/22/2011 10:02:17 PM
 Fashion Roulette
A night of current ready-to-wear
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 The Art Institute of Seattle’s
annual fashion show
On the March 10, 2011 The Art Institute of Seattle
presented “Fashion Roulette” its 13th annual
fashion show; the annual runway exhibition is
created and produced from the Fashion Design
and Fashion Marketing programs at The Art
Institute of Seattle. There were four student
producers this year from the Fashion Marketing
program. Hannah Leahy-Chaffins was the back
of house producer, who was assisted by Claire
Dillow. The Front of house producer was Maria
Harris, who was assisted by Judson Henckel.
This year’s “Fashion Roulette” show was in
recognition of current ready-to-wear spring and
fall 2011 trends. Featured local designers included
well-known names from our talented student body,
Elisabet Kristofersdottir, Cindy Marlatt, Megan
Cherewatenko, Justin Bartle, Liuba Palanciuc,
Olesya Grabovskaya, and Isaiah Whitmore.
The show boasted 114 outfits within eight themes,
and every detail of production, from visual effects,
marketing and promotion, model styling and
public relations was coordinated from concept to
execution by fellow Art Institute fashion students.
Joan Kelly, also a well-known name in our
location, was again the executive producer and
brought her abilities to the production.
From themes like Lady Like to Easy Rider, there
was a mix of styles that everyone could enjoy. The
fur was in full force with a fur-trimmed piece
from Isaiah Whitmore. After researching the
trends of the future, he had an array of leather and
fur in this line themed: Easy Rider.
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There were a number of great pieces with
leather accents by Elisabet Kristofersdottir, who
incorporated the idea of thigh-high stockings but
with her own twist; they almost had the look of
chaps with chain accents.
On the lighter side of things there were charming
garments by Megan Cherewatenko that included
bright colors and classic looks. Some of these
garments can still be seen in the North campus
hallways at The Art Institute of Seattle. The trendy
sheer fabric was all over the runway. It was evident
that the clothing from Cindy Marlatt was well
thought out and produced by a talented woman.
All the trends were seen- the leather, fur, and lovely
lace-as well as a mix of prints were wrapped up
together to create one cohesive line. Of course with
all the innovation at The Art Institute of Seattle,
there was also masterfully crafted menswear. Justin
Bartle, who is known for his dream-like gowns,
won best red-carpet look with a men’s silver suit
that was paired with a low draped black top and
some dark shades to top off the look.
This show occurs annually and is made possible
by a different class of fashion marketing students
every year who team up with the fashion design
students. By showcasing the talent at our institute,
they are putting their passion out there for the
world to see. The incorporation of video students
as well as audio students really makes this a show
that is fully produced by students. Make sure you
make it to next year’s show! They just keep getting
better so there’s no way you can predict what is in
the making for the future.
Dress by Lina Zeineddine
Written by Daniella Kirby
Editing by Hannah Leahy
Layout by Kelcey Hatch
Photography by David Gallo
http://www.iamnotafashionphotographer.com
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 Olesya Grabovskaya

Tyler Johnson

Cindy Marlatt
From
Easy Rider ...
Katt Gober

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 Dress by Justin Bartle

Olesya Grabovskaya

latt

...to Lady Like Fashions

The Producers

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 Perfect Prom
CHARITY EVENT
The story of five Fashion Marketers who set out to create
the Perfect Prom for high school girls across Seattle.
Written by: Maria Harris
Layout by: Jesse Phillips
Photographs by: Alisa Clark-Blomstrand

monaalisapro.blogspot.com

On a cool and dreary Sunday in March, one

senior girl found a bit of sunlight as she walked
through the doors of The Perfect Prom, an
event designed to provide an amazing makeover
to those who may not otherwise have the prom
experience every girl deserves.

With prom dates rapidly approaching, the

quest to find the perfect dress begins early for
many senior girls. Hours are spent searching
for that one dress that will embody the entire
night with little focus on how expensive it
all may be. However, with the slowly rising
economy, many parents simply cannot afford
the exorbitant prices that come, not just with
the dress, but with any accessories, shoes,
dining, and/or transportation.

The Fashion Marketing team, made up of

Aubreyana Anderson, Ashley Thomas, Hannah
Leahy-Chaffins, Maria Harris, and Sarah Myers,
planned the event based on their own positive
memories and personal prom experiences.

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 Their goal, with the help of a supportive staff
of volunteers, was to allow all high school girls
with the ultimate “perfect prom” experience.
They did so with over 400 donated dresses, on-
site makeup consultations, styling services, DJ
music, handsome escorts, and raffle items worth
over $2500 in gifts of limo rides, up-do hair
styling, nail services, and prom night dining.

While the team had hoped for at least twenty

girls to attend the event, they were thrilled
when Carmen walked through the doors.

Fitting the exact target audience, she was the

first and only attendee. Carmen received all of
the team’s attention and was treated like V.I.P.
giving her the prom experience that most girls
only dream about. Thrilled to be given the
opportunity, Carmen and her team of Fashion
Marketers created a happy and successful
memory together, one that would hopeful
become the first of many for Carmen’s very
own Perfect Prom.

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 While the month of April was winding
down the appearance of a ninja at Starbucks
or a superhero on the bus may have been
much more common than the usual ninja
sighting; downtown Seattle was being
taken over by hordes of samurai, aliens,
video game characters and even Pokémon.
The average passer-by could have only guessed
what these people were doing in these odd and
elaborate costumes, but what these people were
there to do was celebrate Japanese and pop
cultures. Sakura-Con 2011 had made its annual
visit on the 22nd of April welcoming another year
of events, special guests, and Japanese goodies
to the Washington State Convention Center.
Showcasing the best of Japanese animation
(anime) and manga (comics) as well as gaming
and music, Sakura-Con or “Otaku” is a
and find your eyes wandering from video games
to merchandise to costumed characters, and
lest we forget the events and special guests.
One of the largest highlights for the conventions
was the Exhibitor’s Hall where one was free to
wander through the merchandise area. Sakura-
Con’s vendors hold movies, books, clothing,
and even weapons. Wandering beyond the
exposition hall, one encountered panels that
provided Q&A’s sessions where you could
also obtain autographs of voice actors, artist,
scriptwriters and magna editors. If you’re
not yet familiar with the names of industry
types this could be a good introduction.
The weekend was overwhelming with with
events and contest like best Cosplay costume,
Cosplay chess, AMV (anime music video),
skits, Karaoke Idol contest, video gaming

Sakura-Con
Article by Keinan Sutton Layout by Carly Avery
three-day event where anime fans are able to
meet with others with a common interest, or
more likely, where fans have the privilege to
demonstrate their geekdom to it’s fullest. It’s
like becoming that prepubescent child again.
Sakura-Con originated in 1998 with 330
attendees and now has over 600 volunteers
and an estimate of 19,000 attendants. This is
not a free event, but if you preregister the price
of the weekend attendance
is any where from $35-
$50 depending on when
you register and $60 for
the weekend at the door.
Daily rates are also available.
Though many were in costume,
other attendees didn’t sport any
armor other than a camera to
capture the weekend. Media
was in attendance obtaining
interviews and reviewing
anime and new movie
releases. It was easy once
inside the convention center
to get lost in the commotion
arcade with “crazy fast gamers”, a Masquerade
Ball, Japanese cultural events, and martial arts
demos. There was also instruction on origami
and kimonos, traditional Taiko drummers,
and a charity auctions where proceeds
went to the Make-a-Wish-Foundation.
Events went all day and some into the morning.
One major draw back with so much going on
was that you would need to skip out on one event
to go to another but the convention center was
accommodating for as many people that were
there you didn’t feel overwhelmed by the crowd.
If with all of this going on in the event
halls and you were still looking for more
you could hang out in the corridors and be
entertained by all those that were dressed up
in anime costumes and in character ready to
put on a scene and strike a pose for pictures.
There was definitely something there for
everyone. From babies to Batman, everyone
appeared to be having a great time. Of
course this may not have been as big as
Comic-con, but it’s a healthy slice of geeky
goodness, which we look forward to next year.

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 Written by Nina Kim
Photography by Emily Ibarra (ediphotoeye.com)
Layout by Paul Emory

The Emerald City Comic-con & An Interview with Felicia Day

This spring, the AiS Girl Gamer Club (GGC)
was given the opportunity to attend the Emerald
City Comicon, held at the Washington State
Convention Center. in Seattle The halls were
filled with cosplayers, talented artists, friendly
celebrities, and a ton of happy attendees,
making the convention a great success. I was
by example, set your eye on the career you want
and overcome whatever obstacle is in your path,
or find a way around it. Dunno about dating, but
certainly gaming is a good conversation topic to
open with!”
GGC: If you could have any in game item in
Felicia: “I think it’s nice to have a support
group, but I personally prefer to just be a gamer
first, being a girl is incidental .”
GGC: As an actress for many game related
projects, such as Dragon Age Redemption,
would you say you have any similar

n
more than pleased to witness two of the Star
Trek cast challenging each other to a bit of
Picard impersonations, the Boondock Saints
duo giving out high fives, and Seattle’s own
superhero, Phoenix Jones, glancing over a stack
of comics. Several of us also caught a panel for
“The Guild”, featuring actress and writer Felicia
Day where we were excited to hear about her
journey as a pssionat gamer as well as actress,
writer and producer.
Felicia joined together with a group of friends
several years ago to write an produce a series of
webisodes about the lives of gamers. Featuring
her patended sense of humor and some touching
moments, “The Guild” has become a cult
favorite. Hearing about her journey as a writer
and gamer, we could not help to be excited to
interview Ms. Day online with a solid admiration
for her influence in the game industry.
GGC: Why do you love games and do you
feel it has helped you in other aspects of life?
Real Life, what would it be?
Felicia: “Cloak of invisibility. I like to eavesdrop!”
GGC: Would you ever consider writing for an
indie game?
Felicia: “Definitely would be interested in
writing for games, although my schedule is
quite busy right now, so it’s a dream list goal
for now!”
GGC: Is there any game related role or project
you dream or hope to undertake?
Felicia: “I’d love to be portrayed as a character
in a game, a companion character maybe, that
would rock.”
GGC: What do you think about organizations
like GameCrush and girls who use the label of
female gamer to their advantage?
characteristics as your character Tallis?
Felicia: “I have similar characteristics with every
character I ever play, Tallis is pretty forthright
and smart mouthed, so we definitely have a bit
in common there.”
Smart mouthed? More like quick witted, though
we all enjoy a little Felicia Day spunkiness here
and there. Felicia is a great inspiration and her
creativity will continue to entertain us in her
upcoming projects.
Be sure to check out The Guild and keep a
lookout for her new webseries, Dragon Age
Redemption.
“I think it’s nice to
have a support group, but
I personally prefer to just be
a gamer first, being a girl is
incidental”

Felicia: “I think my connection

to games has definitely formed my
career in an amazing way. It’s
also formed a lot of friendships,
and created a connecting point to
meeting amazing and creative people
in my life.”
“I think my connection
to games has definitely formed my
career in an amazing way. It’s also formed a
lot of friendships, and created a
connecting point to meeting amazing
and creative people in my life.”

GGC: Do you feel that female gamers have an

advantage or disadvantage in the industry, as
a gamer, or even when it comes to socializing?

Felicia: “Female gamers are getting a lot of

attention lately, because there are some growing
pains as gaming gets more popular, with men
and women. I think there are disadvantages and
advantages for everyone, but calling attention to
differences doesn’t really help people; I believe
the best way to change perceptions is to just lead

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 Seattle
Poster
MuseumLayout and Article by Carly Avery

Opening Party
Down in Pioneer Square, tucked in between
an array of boutiques and eateries is the
Poster Museum, a new edition to Seattle’s
already lengthy list of museums. This is not
your average museum with rooms and rooms
of several types of art. This space has been
created to highlight one of the oldest and most
interesting mediums; the poster. With high
white walls and a long and narrow layout, the
Poster Museum is an understated and quaint
space that provides a perfect background to
display the pieces.

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 At the beginning of April, the Poster Museum
celebrated its opening with a show of some of
the greatest and most innovative poster artists
of the Pacific Northwest. Artists on display
included none other than Art Chantry, Jeff
Kleinsmith, Jesse LeDoux and Shawn Wolfe.
Each artist had their own section of a wall
where their posters were displayed proudly
next to small biographies describing the artist
and their story of their impressive work.
The exhibit was colorful and exciting and
worth taking a few trips around to see the
work more than once. Many visitors gathered
in the space to enjoy viewing some of the most
famous posters that have been created. From
designs featuring the old-fashioned Dick’s
Drive in to concert posters for Bon Iver and The
Flaming Lips, there was something for everyone.
The Art Institute’s very own David Gallo was
also a featured artist at the opening party.
Gallo has been designing posters since 2003
and created his own business, Weapons of Mass
Design. He first learned how to print in a class
at The Vera Project and has been designing and
printing ever since. His work has brought him
a long way. He was particularly surprised when
they asked him to participate in this show.
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““They told me
the other names and
I thought why would
I not do it?””
“I was shocked when they asked me to be in
the show,” Gallo said, when he heard the
other designers that would be featured, he was
flattered to be offered a chance
to be displayed alongside
them. “They told me the other
names and I thought why
would I not do it?”
Several of his posters on
display were ones he had
designed for events around the
area, including concerts at The
Vera Project where his career
was jump-started and has since
flourished.
The Poster Museum is located
at 604 2nd Avenue in Pioneer
Square. You can visit them
Wednesday through Sunday
from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.. To view
any upcoming events, visit their
website at ww.postermuseum.
wordpress.com.
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 Images provided by AIGA Seattle, Pixel Punchout graphic by
Jesse Phillips, Layout & writing by Kelcey Hatch

Pixel Punchout flyers popped up in classrooms

and around the Art Institute Campus weeks prior
to the event. The bright yellow pieces of paper
advertised a head to head battle that was sure to
excite the design geeks that roam the halls.

If you didn’t make it to Pixel Punchout you

missed an amazing experience. Professional
Seattle designers from firms like Starbucks
Creative, Frog and Ascentium gathered to
battle it out design style.

“The designers who competed all said they

had a great time and a few said they can’t wait
to compete again next year.” said AIGA Vice
President and Instructor at The Art Institute
of Seattle. “The volunteers from the Graphic
Design Club here at The Art Institute all did a
great job and I know a great time was had by
everyone involved.”

This three part event started with the first

two rounds in the North Campus at The Art
Institute of Seattle, with the final at Adobe. Nate Johnson’s winning design. Johnson Brian Piper from Tether’s design for the
Contestants were given a word to base their was awarded images from Thinkstock as Pixel Punchout final, held at Adobe.
design off of, images from Thinkstock, a his prize for winning the competition. Photo Contribured by AIGA Seattle

typeface and one hour to crank out their best

design.
In the second round of the competition a
“surprise” image was handed to the contestants
that they we required to incorporate into their
designs.
The competition started out with eight local
designers; Nate Johnson from Frog Design,
Josh Peters a freelancer, Bryan Mamaril from
Hornall Anderson, Anasazi Wade and Jeff
Barlow from Starbucks Creative, Brian Piper
from Tether, Tara Lee from Graphiti and Zach
Pfriem from Ascentium.
Members from the Art Institute of Seattle’s Pixel Punchout
Graphic Design Club volunteered at the event,
setting up, tearing down, schmoozing with the
Contestants
competitors and getting their minds blown Nate Johnson Frog Design
with the talent that they witnessed.
Josh Peters Freelance Designer
“Personally I felt like I wanted to vomit from pure Bryan Mamaril Hornall Anderson
nervousness.” said a Graphic Design Student. “Being
face to face with designers that may someday be your
Anasazi Wade Starbucks Creative
employer or fellow employee was overwhelming and Brian Piper Tether
ridiculously exciting at the same time.”
Tara Lee Graphiti
Graphic Design students at The Art Institute of Zach Pfriem Ascentium
Seattle are looking forward to Pixel Punchout 2012.
Jeff Barlow Starbucks Creative

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 Members from Starbucks Creative show up The Pixel Punchout poster designed by Bryan Mamaril from Honall Anderson
to support Anasazi Wade during round one Modern Dog Designs from Seattle. sketches out ideas for his design.
of Pixel Punchout.

Pixel Punchout round one designs clockwise from top; Brian Piper, Bryan Mamaril, Josh Peters, Jeff Barlow,
Nate Johnson, Zachary Pfriem and Anasazi Wade. Not pictures is Tara Lee’s design. The contestants were
required to use the Helvetica Nueu typeface, the words road trip and Thinkstock images.

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 interior design students
team up with
international studio
to design Lenora
Three interior design students, Renato
Calmon, Brittney Kallas, and Bora Kim
joined Art Institute of Seattle Interior Design
faculty, S. Joshua Brincko, to design the recent
renovations to the Lenora Lobby where many
of our students live. Dean James Robson had a
vision of transforming the stale space into a hub
of activity where students could enjoy college
life and meet their classmates. Dean Robson
sought the help of Interior Design Director,
Bill Edgar, to formulate a team of designers,
and he immediately approached the Interior
Design Club. The
club chose Brincko
“The student club to guide them
immediately got busy through the design
throwing around process because of
sketches and ideas” his background as a
practicing architect
and interior designer.
The students began by meeting with Dean
Robson, John Shannon, and other Art Institute
staff members to get a better idea of what they
were hoping for in their newly renovated
space. The student club immediately got busy
throwing around sketches and ideas before
settling on a couple design schemes to present
to their clients. The staff helped the club to
decide on which ideas would be most practical,
functional, cost-effective, and beneficial to
develop better synergies within the student housing.
After many design meetings, the plans became
From top: S. Joshua
Brincko, Bora Kim, Renato
Calmon, Brittany Kallas
Right: Before photos of
Lenora
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Layout by Carly Avery
more well-defined, and the clients “signed-off”
to execute the students’ design idea – or so they
thought! The design solution still needed to go
through many iterations of changes since the
student design team needed to ensure the plan
would meet the building codes, the budget,
and other complicated issues.
The students’ final design proposal included
modern finishes, enlarging the lobby by
expanding it into the space occupied by the
adjacent fire egress corridor, and also relocating
the mailboxes. This larger lobby featured
a lounge area with plenty of cozy couches,
tables, modern accents, and a custom-built
entertainment center with a large flat screen TV.
The students also proposed to remove the wall
between the lobby and an unused adjacent
storefront space. This became a student
hangout studio similar to a coffee shop with
chairs, wireless internet, and desks at bar height
looking out the storefront windows. This is
a space where students could collaborate on
projects any time of the day or night with
plenty of desk space to spread out and durable
rubber floor tiles to withstand the creation of
art projects.
Once the clients agreed that this was the best
design option, the next step was to convert
the students’ sketchy artistic renderings to a
more refined set of drafted drawings, so the
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 builder, SRM Development, could provide an wood details fireproof,
estimate to build out the proposal. Brincko’s but the building
company, International Studio Inc, supported department still would
the students by bringing their design intent up not budge. Brincko
to professional standards. and the finish carpenter,
Tony Powers of
Like most projects, it was way over budget, Interior Woodworking
so the team worked together to evaluate Specialists, came up
the expenses and the benefit of each design with some innovative
feature. They removed items that were not compromises that the
necessary, kept features that were required, and building department
compromised on other things such as materials, eventually approved.
products, furniture, etc until they discovered a
solution that was true to the original design One idea was to use a Preliminary sketches of Lenora remodel
intent but also met the budgetary constraints. metal column to hold
Brincko says, “a major part of my job as an up the trellis instead
architect is to save money for my clients. I offer of a wood one since
cost-effective solutions that allow my clients to metal would not burn
get what they want within their budget. Many as easily. The wood
times this involves educating a client and trellis and steel column
showing them products, materials, layouts, etc were also coated with a
that they didn’t even know they wanted.” fireproof paint. The
wood built-ins were redesigned to be furniture contemporary aesthetic with the bold colors in
This brought the project to the next hurdle: pieces which were not permanently attached to the furniture and paint, cedar accent walls and
building permits. Brincko warned the clients the structure of the building. trellis, and even the security desk with three
during the first design meeting that the Building distinct modern forms that can even transform
Department can do or say This creative thinking in shape and size.
just about anything they helped to please the
want because the building
Brincko says, building department by The original floor tile worked well for the
codes are all very ambiguous.
“designing a building making the project safer main portion of the lobby, so it remained. The
Sure enough, the building
is easy – convincing and also kept the integrity lounge area was covered with a durable carpet
officials interpreted the
the bureaucrats at the of the original design with a contemporary pattern, and the studio
code differently than the
building department solution. Brincko says, area has a durable rubber floor and laminate
design team. Because the
to agree with you is “designing a building countertops. All of the furniture is easy to
original concept proposed to
the challenge.” is easy – convincing reconfigure to enable to spaces to be used in a
remove a fire egress corridor, the bureaucrats at the variety of ways. The newly remodeled Lenora
the Seattle Building building department to Lobby can accommodate very large groups and
Department did not feel comfortable allowing agree with you is the challenge. Although I also quaint groups of friends.
this layout that may be more dangerous in the work within the code requirements, I don’t let
event of an emergency. the building department design my projects. In
a way, I sort of exhaust the building department The finished Lenora Lobby
Although the building code does allow the and wear them down. I am prolific in showing is now a comfortable and
emergency egress to travel directly through a them countless design alternatives that meet excited space for students
lobby instead of a dedicated fire corridor, the my clients’ needs, and we eventually come to to enjoy, meet, relax, and
plan reviewers felt this posed an added danger an agreement that pleases everyone.” even stay up all night
because the architectural details such as the working on tough deadlines.
overhead wood trellis and built-in wood The finished Lenora Lobby is now a comfortable
entertainment center could all add fuel to a fire. and excited space for students to enjoy, meet,
The team researched several code-compliant relax, and even stay up all night working on
stain and paint products that would make these tough deadlines. The space has a northwest

Below: Photos
of Lenora after
remodel

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On a rare lovely sunny
afternoon in Seattle, I sat
in a delightful coffee shop
on Capital Hill, happily sipping a
caramel latte and paging through The Stranger.
Nestled in my chair I absorbed every word of
an article written by Jen Graves, top Seattle
Art Critic, entitled “What’s wrong with art in
Seattle? Our art schools, according to SAM’s
outgoing contemporary curator.”
Now, having just completed by first quarter at
the time, my hackles got a little overexcited.
Michael Darling, in the final moments of his
time as curator of the Seattle Art Museum
provided an interview wherein he challenged
the University of Washington’s art programs,
the programs at Cornish College of the Arts
and The Art Institute of.....wait. Nope. Not
one mention of The Art Institute of Seattle; and
that, my friends, is what got me really thinking.
“Seattle needs to revolutionize its Masters of
Fine Arts program at the University of
Washington;” Mr. Darling is quoted as
saying. “I think that’s the number one thing
holding back the Seattle art scene.” According
to Jen Graves “This is just one man’s opinion
- that Seattle is not going anywhere until the
art schools get better - but he’s a powerful,
knowledgeable man and it’s a strong opinion,
not easy to dismiss, something that’s going to
be argued over for probably many years.”
As it turns out, Ms. Graves has a
gift for prophecy, as this article has
brought up incredible discussions
between myself and several of the
faculty at The Art Institute of Seattle. It
sparked a sense of wonderment and curiosity
in me and so, even without donning a Sherlock
Holmes costume or taking up smoking a pipe,
I headed to the phone in search of the truth.
My first call was to Michael Darling; he had
recently taken a position as curator of the
Chicago Contemporary Art Museum, and
even though the weather was taking some
getting used to, he was thoroughly enjoying
his time in the Windy City and was more than
happy to take my call. I dove in headfirst,
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explaining who I was and asking the question
that was utmost in my mind.
“Mr. Darling, in this article you challenged the
leadership of Cornish and the University of
Washington. Why didn’t you mention The Art
Institute of Seattle?” His response was not in
any way what I expected.
“I don’t want to offend you,” he replied, kindly.
“But the Art Institute...” he paused “...doesn’t exist.”
What? How could this be true? The Art
Institute of Seattle has been around since
1946, originally as the Burnley School,
becoming a part of the Art Institutes in 1982.
What could he possibly mean? He continued
“At least in the fine art scene, it doesn’t exist.”
Apparently, The Art Institute of Seattle, being
a liberal art or commercial art school, is not
considered a fine art school. “I wouldn’t have
even known about the Art Institute except
that I was asked to speak at graduation four
years ago.” Mr. Darling stated. “Other than
that, I didn’t know that the Art Institute
even does art.” He paused again. “I mean,
at least the University of Washington has
a gallery to display their students work.”
{ }
“I don’t want to offend you,” he
replied, kindly. “But the Art
Institute doesn’t exist.”
Mr. Darling in no way wanted to diminish my
enthusiasm for AIS or for fine art in general, he
was just stating his opinion. However, as one
of the top Seattle Art Critics once said, “This
is just one man’s opinion - that Seattle is not
going anywhere until the art schools get better -
but he’s a powerful, knowledgeable man and
it’s a strong opinion, not easy to dismiss...”
I spoke with the aforementioned art critic from
the Seattle Stranger; on her way into a meeting,
Ms. Graves took a few moments to talk about
her article with me, as well as offer her input in
regards to my conversation with Mr. Darling.
“He’s correct;” was her reply to my inquiry.
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 “The Art Institute of Seattle doesn’t exist - in
the fine art world. They may be turning out
great designers, but no great artists.” Though
Ms. Graves admitted a lack of research on The
Art Institute of Seattle (AIS), her response
alluded to the idea that while The Art Institute
of Seattle may be turning out great designers, it
does not focus on turning out great artists. Ms.
Graves said that she was anxious to be shown
otherwise, and would love the opportunity
to see AIS put together a gallery showcasing
the staff and students work. I assured her an
invitation to our next event.
So the Art Institute of Seattle is not a real art
school, eh? We shall see.
{ }
“The boundaries are blurred
between art & design,” explained
Scott Carnz, Dean at AIS.
I turned at once to Scott Carnz, the new Dean
at AIS. He was really interested to hear what
the fine art world in Seattle was thinking, and
happy to discuss it with me. “That’s a delicate
question, Ms. Phillips.” he said, leaning back
in his chair. “because we’re not a fine arts
school.” (Okay, some of you already knew all
this before you started. Stop laughing.)
“The boundaries are blurred between art and
design,” he explained. “It’s no longer a gallery
opening that gets you a job. It’s all about
your portfolio, coupled with self promotional
materials.” Scott explained that even though
students at AIS strive towards a Associates of
Applied Art (AAA) or A Bachelors of Fine Art
(BFA), the Art Institute of Seattle provides
students with an excellent education in commercial
arts. “For lack of a better term.” he demurred.
In speaking with Jim McLachlan, long time
instructor at AiS, I was informed that there
are many - MANY - instructors who make
a living in the fine arts world. Not “made”,
but still make a living from their fine art.
Barry Scharf, whose biography reads “Master
painter, sculptor, and digital artist with a 40+
year history of professional exhibitions in
galleries and museums.” The understatement
of the century for a man who founded the Los
Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE),
is a three time Guru Award finalist and has
taught at SIGGRAPH 2007, the largest and
most respected convention on animation,
to name just a few of his accomplishments.
Barry has been a teacher at AIS since 1996.
Julie Berger who started out her career designing
jewelry and whose metal work can be seen all
over Seattle; her last project included the design
of the Mercer Island Sound Transit station.
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Carl Jackson has been an artist and an art
instructor for almost 30 years, twelve of those
years have been spent at Ai Seattle. He has also
been an illustrator, arts administrator, and gallery
director. His work is included in various public
collections including the Boston Public Library,
The Brooklyn Museum and Rutgers University, these
are just a few of Jackson’s incredible accomplishments.
Artist Bill Cumming taught at AIS, for almost 50
years before his passing in November of last year.
Cumming’s art is known throughout the world
for it’s interpretation of the social climate, and
his accomplishments in life are far too numerous
to mention. In an interview before his passing
he discussed his years of teaching, claiming
to be doing it for the money, but admitting
to enjoying the interaction with students.
"I teach them to stand on their own
feet and find their own style.” stated
Cummings in an online interview.
“Everybody is born with the power
to draw. It's taken away from them.
I try to give it back."
AIS professor Andree Carter has art
pieces currently commissioned at Hotel
Max, The Ogden Museum of Fine Art,
Nieman Marcus and the Hyatt New
Orleans among others. Carter has been
featured in galleries such as the Seattle
Art Museum, Gallery 6311, and the Bellevue
Art Museum and is currently featured at
Heriard Cimino Gallery in New Orleans
and the Pacini Lubel Gallery in Seattle. She
has been an Art Institute teacher since 1998.
{ }
Apparently, It’s Elementary,
My Dear Watson.
And the list goes on. The Art Institute of Seattle
strives to provide a mix of fine and commercial
artists as instructors, giving students a healthy mix
of both fine art, and the design that is their passion.
That’s the answer then, is it? The Art Institute
doesn’t exist. But essentially, it doesn’t have to.
“The biggest difference between art and design,”
says Scott Carnz, AiS Dean “is that art is about
the artist; design is not about the designer.”
No real mystery there, I realized, calmly removing
the Sherlock Holmes tweed hat from my head.
So, while the art schools in Seattle may be
responsible for what’s wrong with art in Seattle,
the Art Institute is busy turning out designers.
Apparently, it’s elementary, my dear Watson.
Elementary, indeed.
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 hillips
: Jesse P
out by
g & Lay
Writin
“Have you ever had a secret?”
A tall, lanky, be-spectacled man walks out on
stage in front of a huge screen showing The
All American Rejects video of “Dirty Little
Secret” as the crowd of nearly two thousand
packed inside Meany Hall at The University
of Washington went absolutely wild. He
wanders across the stage with a huge, goofy
smile on his face, looking like every kind of
computer geek you’ve ever met. He sits on a
stool in the middle of the stage and asks his
question, “Have you ever had a secret?” He
pulls a small box out of his pocket and begins
to carefully open it and pull out a pile of post
cards. “I like to think about everyone keeping
their secrets in a box...and everyone makes a
choice to either bury it like a coffin...” He
gazes around the auditorium. “...or to let that
secret out like a gift.”
“I ate the last of the
blueberries and
I don’t care.”
Post Secrets started as a community art
project in 2003, but there’s more to the
story than that. Frank Marshall, the brains
and the heart behind the Post Secret Project
admits being obsessed with secrets since his
childhood. “Most of my secrets I kept from
my mom.” He admits, thought that’s not what
really drove the Post Secret Project.
Several years before, Frank’s friend David
had committed suicide. “In the time that
I’ve been talking,” Frank says, less than an
hour into the program. “Two people have
been murdered. But four have committed
suicide.” The Surgeon General stated that
suicide is the most preventable cause of death
in America, and in Iraq, the rate of suicide
in the American troops is higher than it’s
been in 25 years, with over 30% of troops
admitting to thoughts of suicide or struggling
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with depression. Frank’s passion for doing inventory. So, please enjoy this pound of
what he does is driven by the need to connect our finest dark roast on me!” Someone in
people with others. the audience yelled “Did you try it?” Frank
said no, that he never did, to which the voice
“I made up these postcards for people to send responded “I sent it to you!” And the crowd
in as part of a community art project that went wild.
essentially said ‘tell me your secret’ then I
went out after work and passed them out to Frank admits that the secrets that were sent to
anyone who would take them on the streets of him have changed him and challenged him.
Washington D.C. “We had a teenager send in a picture of his
bedroom door. It had holes broken into it and
Frank started getting unique art pieces in the writing on the postcard said ‘these holes
the mail, everything from photos that had are from when my mother tried to break down
been altered to paintings or collages with the door to continue beating me.” He paused
notes written on them: “I ate the last of the for a moment while the audience reacted.
blueberries and I don’t care.” “My mother
“I have found that the children
never knew what she did to me.” “If you
see this I hope that you know in the pit
who are almost broken by the
of your stomach that I have always loved
you.” Eight years and a half a million
secrets later, Franks’ art project has taken
on a life of it’s own, with over 250 post
world, grow up to become the
secrets arriving in Frank’s mailbox each day.
adults most likely to change it.”
Frank has been called “the most trusted
stranger in America” and many have
suggested that he knows more secrets
than the CIA. (Which is funny since he’s
actually had the FBI show up at his door to “Within minutes of posting this we were
ask about certain “secrets”.) bombarded by pictures from teens across the
country showing their bedroom doors and
“I found that there are two kinds of secrets;” speaking words of encouragement to each other.”
Frank says. “The ones that we keep from Because the “secrets” are anonymous the
others and the ones that we keep from authors are free to be honest about what’s
ourselves.” Frank then picked up the clicker going on in their world and to encourage each
from the table on stage and pushed a button. other without fear of repercussion. Frank
Behind him on the big screen was one of perches his lanky frame on the stool on stage
his post secrets: a close up of a womans’ and gazes out at the audience.
nipple, with a pair of tweezers removing an
unwanted hair. One word was written on the “I began to realize that the broken doors in my
image: “Confession.” The crowd groaned childhood had never really been addressed...
and laughed as one, and much whispering and it changed me. I have found that the
went on as Frank began explaining how he children who are almost broken by the world,
is constantly amazed at how often someone’s grow up to become the adults most likely to
“secret” is actually the same secret that change it.”
thousands of others are keeping as well.
Frank grew up with a rough childhood and
Frank’s favorite story was about a pound of parents that were separated when he was
coffee he received with a secret scrawled young. When Frank finally shared his vision
across the front: “My company never takes of the Post Secret project with his parents,
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 his father called it “voyeuristic” and his the last few years herself, her friends who had
mother referred to it as “diabolical”; she committed suicide had more people at their
also requested that he not send her copies of funerals than anyone else. “Secrets are just
his books as she was not interested. Frank, bridges that are misinterpreted as walls and

“I come from a world

however, is not driven it takes a great amount
by his parents to do any of courage to be
more or less than what he vulnerable to someone.”
wanted to do anyway.
of broken doors...” Frank replied.

one student said.

Frank is supported By the end of the
by his loving wife evening, with tears and
of twenty-one years laughter and a feeling
and their 16-year- of such closeness with
old daughter. “Which is how we’ve found complete strangers, Frank reminded the
ourselves going to more and more colleges.” crowd, in his quiet way “S o m e t i m e s we
He says. “Students are at a point in their think we’re keeping secrets, but more often
lives where they aren’t married to an identity than that the secret’s keeping you.” He
yet and they are much more interested in the encouraged each person
difference between truth and bull$%^&.” to connect with
one another, be
Frank still picks out all of the secrets to go in honest with one
his books (his most recent one just topped the another and above
New York Times Best Sellers list), and admits all to be vulnerable
that there is one of his secrets in each book. with one another.
“So which one is yours?” We asked. Frank
smiled impishly. “That’s a secret.” “People ask me”
he said in a lighter
Towards the end of the evening, Frank moment. “What the
opened the floor, having microphones placed most received secret
throughout the stadium, and allowing people is that I get....and I get
to take a moment and talk about....well, at least one of these a
whatever they wanted to; from secrets to month.” He paused for
encouragements, the conversation started effect, looking around the
slowly and as people began to feel more room, waiting to share this deepest of
welcome, the honesty started to flow. all secrets; this secret that so many
people share. “I pee in the shower.”
“I come from a world of broken doors...” One
student began. Another quietly made her way
to the microphone and with downcast eyes
said “I hate to think of myself as one of your
suicide attempt statistics.” Another said “I
bought two tickets to this event, and not one
of my friends came with me. I hate feeling
so alone.” There was a pause for a moment
when from the other side of the room another
student yelled “You’re not alone! I
came by myself too!”

A young woman from the crowd mentioned

that after going through several funerals in

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Recipe by Tony Jutt Layout by Jesse Phillips
Kataifi (Shredded Wheat Rolls)
This little tightly-rolled pastry originates
from the Mediterranean. The common
connotation of Kataifi is associated from
the Grecian shops where you can find
them filled with nuts and sugar served as
desserts. This versatile dish can be savory
as well, as done in parts of Turkey where
you might see these filled with ground
meats and spices. If you can’t find the
Kataifi dough, the replacement is quite
simple with standard filo dough. Once
the roll is thawed, slice thin ribbons from
one end to the other. Always remember
when playing with filo dough to keep it
covered with a lightly damp towel so it
won’t dry out.
As previously stated, the innards of this
delicious delectable can be varied both on
the sweet and the savory side. Pistachios
make a wonderful replacement for the
walnuts if you’re watching your budget as
well as add another color to the pastries.
Also, you can alter the glazing syrup
by adding artificial flavorings or other
citrus juices. Add a pinch of cayenne and
substitute the lime-juice for the lemon
in the recipe above to give your Kataifi a
Spanish flair. Keep leftovers in an airtight
container for up to a week.
Ingredients
1 ¼ cup butter, melted
¾ cup walnuts, coarsely ground
¾ cup almonds, coarsely ground
1/8 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 package of Kataifi dough
(shredded filo dough)
For the syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
pinch of ground cinnamon
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Mussels
Directions:
•    Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
•    Brush lipped half cookie pan
with melted butter and set
aside.
•    Combine nuts, sugar, and
cinnamon; mix well.
•    Beat egg with cream and three
tablespoons of melted butter
then add to nut and spice
mixture.
•    To prepare shredded wheat
rolls, spread out a handful
of the pastry to about 6 inch
long. Brush gently with
butter, place a tablespoon of
nut filling on bottom, and
roll up tightly, incorporating
the loose ends inward as you
go. Place seam side down on
buttered pan, and repeat with
remaining pastry and filling.
•    Brush the tops of the pastries
liberally with remaining
Directions
butter.
•    Bake for 30-45 minutes.
Remove to a rack and let
stand for 5-10 minutes.
•    Make syrup by combining
sugar and water over medium
heat. As soon as sugar
dissolves add lemon juice and
cinnamon. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat and simmer for
ten minutes.
•    Spoon hot syrup over rolls,
cover the pan with a clean
towel, and let stand one to
two hours before serving,
occasionally basting with
syrup.
•    Serve with extra syrup drizzled
over the top and a sprinkling
of powdered sugar.
Yields: 8-10 rolls
in Thai Coconut Broth
Recipe by Rebecca Pate Layout by Kelcey Hatch
For those that have never cooked with mussels before, they are
inexpensive, quick to prepare, and have the ability to be paired with
a plethora of different flavors. When you purchase your mussels,
take a few out of your bag and give them a gentle squeeze shut. Now
watch; if they close on their own, they’re still living and safe to eat,
if not they still might be good, but you won’t see until after they’re
finished cooking. Throw away mussels that are chipped or cracked
where the inside of the mussel is exposed. Most mussels have a little
brown bundle of threads clamped in between their shells to help them
grab onto a surface underwater, this is known as the “beard” and it
is inedible. “De-bearding” is grabbing a hold of those threads and
pulling them off. After your mussels are cooked, if there are any that
are still closed, throw them away. Don’t try and force them open,
they’re not safe to eat. This recipe serves: 4.
Ingredients
• 20 mussels, in shell, washed,
de-bearded
• 1 T vegetable or sesame oil
Mix together brown sugar, curry
powder, cayenne, and coconut • 3 baby bok choy, washed,
milk in a bowl, set aside. ends cut off, cut into 1” pieces
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded,
Heat a deep pan or pot over finely julienned sliced
medium-high with vegetable or
sesame oil in it. • 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 T ginger, grated
Sauté the shallots, garlic, and ginger
for 2 minutes. Add in the bok choy • 2 t light brown sugar
and red bell pepper, cook for another
3 minutes. • 1 t curry powder
• 1/8 t cayenne pepper
Pour in the coconut milk mixture
and bring to a boil. Once it has come • 1 can coconut milk
to a boil, add in the mussels, cover, (unsweetened), well shaken
and let cook for 5-8 minutes or until • ¼ c cilantro, chopped
the shells begin to open. Turn off the
heat & sprinkle with cilantro. • 1 lime, quartered
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- Layou
Cottrell
by Justin
Written
Who’d have thunk it? Despite hectic
schedules burdened with blockbuster film
shoots, magazine modeling photo sessions, self-
promotional interviews and, of course, parties
until the wee hours, Hollywood’s top celebs still
seem to find the time to cook for their families.
What’s more, they’re using their abundant
culinary prowess and wealth of home-cooking
know-how to produce cookbooks for the
average joe - how thoughtful.
The American public has warmly welcomed the
idea of the celebrity chef for the past 18 years,
mostly due to the success of Reese Schonfeld,
cofounder of CNN, and his pet project, the
Food Network. Even before the inception of
this enigma of the early 1990’s, chefs such as
Julia Child, Wolfgang Puck, and The Galloping
Gourmet Graham Kerr
were household
T he American na m es d ue,
i n p a r t, to
public has warmly
tel evi sed
welcomed the idea of the
co o ki ng
celebrity chef for the past
p ro grams
18 years, mostly due to the
a i red on
success of Reese Schonfeld
p ubl ic
(co-founder of CNN) and
tel evi si o n.
his pet project, the Food
But what
Network.
many Americans
so often forget (or,
like myself, choose
to forget) is that before our love affair
with celebrity chefs began, there was the chef
celebrity.
Yes, we’re familiar with the relative newcomers
to this game, such as model/actress/singer
Padma Lakshmi, her culinary “expertise”
evident from her two published cookbook and
esteemed position as host/judge of TV’s Top
Chef. We’ve recently been graced with a fine
culinary offering from Gwyneth Paltrow, who’s
savvy, if not self-aggrandizing, insight into the
benefits of macrobiotics so clearly show her
dedication to the health and happiness of our
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se Philli
t by Jes
nation. Let’s not forget Oprah, who handful of write-ups in our nation’s
despite heading her colossal, most influential periodicals?
corporate enterprise, has [Celebrity Cookbooks “Cookbooks are written for
been so generous to offer are not]explicitly one purpose and one purpose
up her favourite and authored to bring families only,” says The Art Institute
most memorable dishes back to the table for of Seattle’s very-own culinary
in not only cookbooks, healthy, home-cooked meals instructor, Chef David
but in her magazines, and fellowship; they’re geared Wynne, “to sell cookbooks.”
talk shows, and now toward making already-rich
on her very own cable and famous celebrities even Akin to almost everything
television station. And more rich and famous. put out by the mass media,
we trust our celebrities it is likely the one thing we can
when they tell us what to eat: expect from these cookbooks is that
Paltrow’s “My Father’s Daugther: they are written to sell. And sell they
Delicious Easy Recipes Celebrating do, regardless of content, if for no other reason
Family and Togetherness” is currently the top- than the sparkling smiles of our favourite stars
selling cookbook according to Amazon.com’s pictured on their covers. Sure, you’re bound
Bestsellers Rank (U.S. Regional), followed by to come across a recipe or two that pleases the
singer Sheryl Crow’s If It Makes You Healthy, palette, but bear in mind that these publications
currently at number four. aren’t written with the express purpose of
inspiring the next generation of three-star,
This trend, however, isn’t a recent phenomenon. award-winning chefs, nor are they explicitly
Celebrities, whether due to a sense of social authored to bring families back to the table for
responsibility or, more likely, a desire to keep healthy, home-cooked meals and fellowship;
their coffers filled to the brim, have been they’re geared toward making already-rich and
offering up cookbooks since long before famous celebrities even more rich and famous.
Oprah’s meagre beginnings as the host of the
low-rated local TV talk show AM Chicago in So the next time you find yourself staring at
1983. Tony award-winning Broadway singer/ the new release stand at the local bookstore and
actress Pearl Bailey (Hello, Dolly!, 1968) gave thinking, “Hey, I didn’t know those celebrities
fans a taste of her down-home cooking in her could cook!” trust that they can’t, or that if they
1973 cookbook Pearl’s Kitchen, and since, the can, they’re not likely to share with you their
list of celebrities publishing culinary tomes has real kitchen secrets of success. Instead, take you
come to include Frank Sinatra, Sophia Loren, twenty dollars, go down to the local grocery
Suzanne Sommers, Patty LaBelle, Naomi Judd store or farmers market, buy a few
and many others. things that look good to you, go
home and cook for yourself -
So, as consumers, what can we take “Cookbooks are yes, you may fail at creating
from all this? Do these celebrities, written for one a culinary masterpiece,
with their infinite wisdom purpose and one purpose but you may also be
regarding all things culinary, want only,” says T he Art Institute surprised to find that
us all to succeed in becoming of Seattle’s very-own you can cook, without
master chefs of the home kitchen, culinary instructor, Chef having to consult the
or are they just trying to parlay David Wynne, “to sell money-driven drivel of
their fame into another medium cookbooks.” the Hollywood elite.
to rake in a few more bucks and a
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 Escoffier:
T he Complete Guide to
the Art of Modern Cookery;
translation by H.L Cracknell
T he French
and R.J. Kaufmann of Le Guide
Chef Cookbook; by
Culinaire
Julia Child
v
v
The English translation of the chef’s bible
The original cookbook that brought
of haute cuisine.  An exhaustive set of
fine cuisine to the American
traditional French recipes that have T he Complete household. Featuring hundreds
withstood the test of time Robuchon; of recipes from the kitchen of
since the 1800’s. by Joel Robuchon America’s first celebrity chef,
v Julia Child.
Named “Chef of the Century” by Gault
Millau, Robuchon offers his interpretation of
classical French andnouvelle cuisine. With
recipes inspired by the works of Marie-
Antoine Careme and Auguste Escoffier,
created throughout his impressive
40+ year career.

On Food and
Cooking: T he Science
& Lore of the Kitchen
by Harold McGee
v
A comprehensive discussion of popular table
ingredients and their interactions with our bodies. 
Featuring analysis of the functions of hunger
and digestion, as well as common ingredients,
cooking methodologies and
tools/utensils. A must-read for anyone
interested in the nuts and bolts of
food and food preparation.

Charcuterie:
T he Craft of Salting,
Smoking and Curing by
Michael Ruhlman and
Brian Poleyn
v
A wonderful read, featuring thoughtful
descriptions, instructions and recipes
for many of our favorite cured
foodstuffs.

Celebrity
Slop: How to
Cook Celebrities
by Justin Cottrell
v
This is not a real book. It is,
however, a rather amusing joke
by the layout artist.
Graphics by Jesse Phillips She thought it was
hysterical.
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The Art Institute of Seattle has been getting a facelift,
one wall at a time. “The bare walls have been a
problem for some time, and finally we’re able to do
something about it.” says Charles Duval, Ai Seattle
student and one of the designers on this project. Last
summer The Art Institute of Seattle created a unique
opportunity for the students: a chance to leave more
than just handprints on the walls of the school.
“I hope that this project can be a catalyst inspiring
others to share their voice, bringing more life to the
walls of Ai Seattle’s Campus.” says Eddy Lee, who
works in Admissions at The Art Institute of Seattle
and was also a designer on the stairwell project.
The south stairwell leading from the sixth floor to
the seventh floor in the South Campus received a
huge burst of color thanks to the work of Eddy Lee,
]
Charles Duval and Rhadora Jacob, who worked on
the stairwell design for the last few months.
[
“I hope that this
project can be a catalyst
inspiring others to share
their voice,””
The team found inspiration in everything from the
basics of their technique and composition to the
beauty of day to day life, and even in their mistakes.
“I use everything around me as a tool of inspiration,”
says Duval “The result comes out on paper.”
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[ “I use everything
]
around me as a tool
of inspiration,””
“My contribution to the mural was strongly
influenced by the need to create an environment,
a place where the viewer could submerge themselves
in a different existence.” says Rhadora Jacob,
Ai Seattle student and another designer
on the project.
“We didn’t have a set idea; Eddy wanted me to
be myself through my paintings.” says Rhadora.
“By doing just that I found a story and just went
with it.” The result was a strong, vibrant, colorful
and delightfully odd experience in design.
From the top of the stairs, students begin a wet Charles Duval
and wild ride down where strange aliens, traffic
cones and adorable creatures with large eyes guard
over the stairwell. The collaboration of three
individual artists in one design brought a variety
of styles into one cohesive piece.
Students at The Art Institute of Seattle have had the
opportunity to watch a mural of this scale through every
stage; many have left their notes of encouragement on
the stairway chalkboard throughout the months.
All of the time, passion, energy and effort has
been worth it, for in the end the mural has
accomplished the goal of it’s creators: bringing
color and life to a dark and dreary place.
Eddy Lee
Rhadora Jacob
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 Sarah Russell is a seventh quarter student in the graphic design program. She’s been
drawing since she can remember and has always had a passion for art in all it’s forms.
Sarah loves to doodle and listen to music with her friends when she’s not busy with
school. She finds inspiration in all sorts of things from music to things she sees in her
travels around Seattle. Some artists and graphic designers she looks up to are Peter
Max, Jacob Van Loon, Junichi Tsuneoka, Joao Lauro Fonte, and Brian LaRossa. Some
musicians she is inspired by are Sufjan Steves, Nujabes, Imogen Heap, and Minus the
Bear. Psyched for summer, Sarah will be enjoying Seattle and all it’s crazyness!

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 Halfway
There
Musings on What Comes Next
Lately I’ve been
feeling a little
itchy about
school - restless,
bored, irritated
- fill in the
blank and I’ve
probably had
those thoughts
about it. I start
my 6th quarter
Monday, in
what is supposed to be a 3-year program - less
than that for me because of transfer credits.
So, I’m probably about half way through my
program, give or take a few classes. I’m very
close to achieving my goal of a second career
(Okay, fine...I’ve been around the block a time
or two, but this is my second degree).
“I should be excited instead
of feeling an imminent sense
of dread. What is wrong with
me? I’m terrified.”
Yes, I am scared of what awaits me at the end
of this journey, and boy has it been a long one.
It might be two or so years of education, but
I’ve struggled for nearly twenty years to figure
out what I want to be when I grow up. Now
it’s finally (almost) here and I don’t know what
to do with myself. What will I do once I’m no
longer searching? I will have to prove myself
now that I have claimed, “this is what I want to
do.” Gulp. Maybe I should have just kept my
big mouth shut. I know...I know.
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I breezed through the first five quarters. Sure,
there were struggles and I complained (a lot),
but I am proud to say I have a “perfect” (I really
hate that word) record of straight A’s thus far.
Or am I? I have always been overly competitive,
mainly with myself. I can’t help it. And please
believe me, I do not enjoy it. I am a perfectionist
and it drives me nuts. I find myself wishing I
could just let go and be “good enough” while
still enjoying other activities.
I start every quarter with the same intention:
go to the gym regularly, eat right, participate in
activities outside school, stay balanced. I hang
on until midterm and then all hell breaks loose.
My drive for perfection at school causes me
to lose all control and perspective in all other
aspects of my life. I seem to be able to focus on
school only and my head is down, with blinders
on, until I can ultimately proclaim another
quarter is over and I am that much closer to
graduation. And guess what? I’m excited about
those grades for about a day and then I start
telling myself I didn’t really earn them and that
I could have worked harder.
But I’m still terrified. The foundational courses
are behind me and now it’s time to prove
myself in the studio classes. I have to show my
instructors what I can do and I feel stuck in the
mud. What if I fail? I always thought I had a
flair for this...until I started school. We spend
so much time learning what we are supposed
to know that we lose sight of what made us
passionate about design in the first place.
Now because I know things like color theory,
I wonder if my color choices, which were
always at a gut level before, are good. I always
Writing by Jayne Leighty
Layout by Lisa Chapple
loved color and putting the right combinations
together; turns out my gut was based in any
aspects of color theory but I still find myself
questioning my decisions now. Why? I don’t
want to fail and I have set myself up for it...big
time. What on earth was I thinking striving
for those A’s?
We spend so much time
learning what we are
supposed to know that we
lose sight of what made us
passionate about design in
the first place.
I was doing the best I can, which I guess, earned
me those grades. But I’d really like to break the
streak. No one believes me though. I truly hate
it when people tell me I love getting A’s and
winning. I’d be happy with less. I swear.
If you could sit with me for the third day in a
row in my pajamas, without a shower, manic
about getting something just right, you might
begin to understand how this plagues me.
I want to be different. I want to enjoy what I
am doing and stop competing with myself and
just have fun. I want to stop worrying about
others approving of or liking my work. I want
to be who I know I can be: someone who
strikes out on her own, makes great decisions
and doesn’t look back.
She’s somewhere inside of me. I’ve met her
before and I’d sure like her to come out and
play. In the meantime, I’ll start school on
Monday and hope the cycle doesn’t repeat itself.
5/22/2011 10:03:51 PM
 A brief interview from the guy who designed front cover for Spring 2011: An up and coming
graphic designer, a student at the Art Institute of Seattle and a bit of a card, Kevin Harris has
been drawing a face a day since January 1, 2011, and we just had to know why.

So, where did you get the idea for the faces?
I was at a bookstore one night and I found “365: A Daily Creativity Journal”. I read about all
these creative people and the projects they did through a year and I decided I wanted to do
one too. I had no idea what I wanted to do until New Years Eve and “A Face a Day” popped in
my mind and it was perfect.

It’s been several months, why do you keep doing it?

Even though I have missed quite a few days (homework, you know how it is) I keep doing it
because it is a chance to get my creative juices flowing. I felt drained of creativity for a long
time, and this has given me a chance to dive into my imagination on a daily basis. Plus, it’s
nice to do something that is just for me.

How do you come up with your ideas for the faces?

Sometimes I get inspired by a drawing or photograph I found on a website or in a book,
sometimes things just come to me, but most often I just get a piece of paper and a pen and
start doodling.

What made you decide on the Art Institute for your education?
I chose the Art Institute because right when I got in contact with the school to see if it was
right for me, I was told that the focus was to help me be prepared for a creative career. That
is exactly what I wanted, and the school has been great with providing me with the things I
think that I need to be a success in my program as well as in my future. I also wanted to attend
the Art Institute here in Seattle because I think this is such an amazing, eclectic city with so
many opportunities and is a great source of inspiration.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

If paper is still being produced by the time I’m a grown up, I would love to design posters
for theatrical productions or book covers. And if that doesn’t work out…an astronaut.

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