<![CDATA[Derrick D. Aviles | Graphic Designer Illustrator Pixel Artist Production Artist - Blog]]>Sat, 19 May 2012 07:54:23 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Back to the Roots]]>Sun, 06 May 2012 00:42:40 -0800http://www.derrickaviles.com/6/post/2012/05/back-to-the-roots.html
Well I started painting again (kind of) but this time with a style I like to call mixed media.
I used oil paints and ink jet stickers to create the pixel graphics and background. 

The purpose of these mixed media paintings were to show creativity, uniqueness, and character.
As a graphic designer these pixel graphics represent my personality of old school/retro. 

I'm very proud of the finalizations of my master pieces. BITsanity One & Two will be on sale soon at the D.A.V. Brandz Apparel Store.

Thank you for stopping by and til again, this is D signing out.
peAce & love
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]]><![CDATA[I'm a DigiTour 2012 Finalist #WooWooWoo]]>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:12:45 -0800http://www.derrickaviles.com/6/post/2012/02/im-a-digitour-2012-finalist-woowoowoo.htmlHello friends, 
I recently made the finals for the DigiTour 2012 logo contest and I need your help and support. I need for you guys and gals out there to vote for my design on Facebook.

Your probably asking yourself "how do I vote for his logo design?" Well my friends all you have to do is sign up for Facebook , click on the image below and simply hit the vote button. Voting is easy as pancakes. 

Your support will be much appreciated. Many thanks with love! 
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]]><![CDATA[One of a Kind]]>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:14:27 -0800http://www.derrickaviles.com/6/post/2011/10/one-of-a-kind.htmlWe've lost a visionary and creative genius in Mr. Steve Jobs. This man truly was one of a kind and will never be forgotten. 

What made this man such a successful genius was being himself. He showed off his character and ideas for the world to see. Staying hungry and staying foolish is what made Mr. Steve Jobs into a great successor in history. 

He accomplished his dreams and never gave up. Truly an inspiration in my book.

I just want to say thank you for sharing your dreams with us and making technology what it is today.  May you rest in peace Mr. Steve Jobs. Goodbye.
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Photo Credit: Apple.com

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]]><![CDATA[Change]]>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:24:49 -0800http://www.derrickaviles.com/6/post/2011/09/change.html
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Designed by: Gordon Holmes | Website: morewhatnot.com | DeviantART Website: gordonholmes.deviantart.com/
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]]><![CDATA[El sonido de la belleza (The Sound of Beauty)]]>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:18:06 -0800http://www.derrickaviles.com/6/post/2010/11/el-sonido-de-la-belleza.html
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]]><![CDATA[Example of Awesome Printing!]]>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:46:53 -0800http://www.derrickaviles.com/6/post/2010/11/example-of-awesome-printing.htmlI was looking for some inspiration today and I came across this piece on DeviantART. 
This print piece your looking at is called "Digital Greatness" designed by graphic designer LouieHitman. 
To me this truly demonstrates technique and skills of an awesome print. The color scheme works well together, the type is arranged perfectly, the style is urban (which I find to be cool), it's an eye catcher, and it's well organized. 

I truly give Louiehitman his mad props because these type of print designs don't come easy. Great job!
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Digital Greatness by: LouieHitman aka Chris W.
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]]><![CDATA[The Original Super Mario Bros. Levels All In One?!]]>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:35:26 -0800http://www.derrickaviles.com/6/post/2010/11/the-original-super-mario-bros-levels-all-in-one.htmlYes my friends it's true. A Super Mario Bros. self-made video game exclusively for the PC (Windows) combined each level from the original Super Mario Bros 1 & 2 (The Lost Levels) into one giant 5 part level platform which includes the castle, outworld, underworld, and underwater stages.

I couldn't believe it myself! A five part Super Bros. level?! This surely made me go into an "ah" phase 
since I'm a big fan of the series. Anyways great job to whomever worked on this project.  

Check out the Youtube video below and enjoy! And too make sure to download and play this game. 
It's actually fun until you run into the ship that shoots canon balls :(
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]]><![CDATA[Happy November Everybody! & Welcome Back CoCo!]]>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:35:13 -0800http://www.derrickaviles.com/6/post/2010/11/happy-november-everybody-welcome-back-coco.htmlFinally some television worth watching! The man is back everybody! Conan O'Brien!!!
Found this awesome illustration of Conan on Twitter today it was designed by Yiying Lu.
I'm truly a supporter / a huge fan of Conan O'Brien. I'm glad he's back on television.
Again welcome back CoCo!
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