Monday, October 17, 2011

Exploration of Fairy Tales through typography

I have always been intrigued with Fairy Tales. Originally meant for adults, I explored the sub textual layers of these stories through their symbols: lust, greed, vanity, and voyeurism. My scenic representations paint the internal conflict and advice found in these adventures that get their moral message across.



The Little Mermaid

Little Red Cap (Little Red Riding Hood)

Jack and the Beanstalk



For prints of this piece or more of my artwork please go to my store website here or feel free to contact me at diana@dianaleto.com.

Friday, October 14, 2011

A taste of my graphic novel for Comic Con!

I will be handing out a preview of my graphic novel "Insert Title Here" at this years Comic Con tomorrow.
I have illustrated the stories of Andy G!, the hilarious literary genius from Aberdeen, Scotland.
In case you can't make it to Comic Con, please check it out here!
There will be much more of Andy's strange world illustrated here soon!
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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Scribble Brush Tutorial from my Adobe MAX presentation

A section from my Adobe Max session "The Art of Sesame Street"can now be found on my website dianaleto.com
Just in case you are busy (much like me!) and don't have time to watch the hour long session. It is a segment that describes how Sesame Workshop created their new style "Scribble" using the Scribble and Blob brush. Enjoy!


Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Sesame Street at Adobe Max!

Recently I presented, spoke, and collaborated with Mark Magner on two presentations at Adobe Max. It was an amazing time and the Sesame Team got rave reviews!
This is Mark Magner on stage at the Adobe MAX 2011 keynote doing a demo of new Adobe software on a Samsung tablet on stage in front of 6000 people! at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE.


Check out his amazing Rock Star presentation! 
http://gallery.me.com/magnergraphix#100274


Mark and I also led a seminar at Adobe MAX "The Art of Sesame Street".
This is a tad bit longer but it's a fun sneak peek behind the scenes at Sesame Street!
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/max-2011-design/the-art-of-sesame-street/

Monday, October 10, 2011

Peace, Love, and Pa-Pancakes!

I have quite the love of pancakes. Here is a quick fun sketch I did of my pancake obsession.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Switching Cocktail hour for Ice Cream Hour!

Here's a quick piece for The Sketchbook.
The challenge tonight was a 20 minute illustration based on a fast food Mascot.
So I created a Mad Men Styled Mister Softee!

SSDN incorporated** (Softee, Sundae, Draper, Nice!)
Switching Cocktail hour for Ice Cream Hour.
** New jingle to come ;)

Here is a link to The Sketchbook. A great place on Facebook where artist share their sketches :)