http://egconcepts.com/blog The Eclectic works of Eddie Gumm Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:05:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "5 shirts", it was announced at the final toasting for the board and staff, "We just got back the totals on the merchandise, and all that is left is 5 shirts!" (followed by applause) All 5 remaining were white 2XL's, and quite the record breaker. Blue shirts alone had ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=63 I'm going to level with you. I thought when I got home today, I'd pass right out. Instead, I can't sleep. (And yes, I'm this nerdy.. I'm blogging) I am also inspired. Day 1 was better than I could have hoped for. I'm meeting some ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=53 This is the coolest Idea I've seen in a while. Freerice.com I don't know how it works (?) All you do is increase your vocabulary, and simultaneously feed the hungry. A great way to spend your free time. And a well designed game. http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=19 My latest label designs were created for Green Girl Basics. The logo was derived from sketches by the talented Amanda Boekhout (elliottelephant.etsy.com). Green Girl Basics is an up and coming business in the Asheville Area. Colleen Tricket's handmade soaps and lotions have been gaining notoriety in various publications due to ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=20 When I first started going to A-B Tech back in 2000, Photography was one of only a handful of Art classes available. I never got the itch to take it until last August, and I'm glad I did. For sometime, there was talk it might have been the ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=18 A Fine Arts Photography project I call 'Perplexing Observations'. It is a work in progress. The following are non photo-shopped scans of original prints shot on a 35mm film camera . . 'Consumed' . . . 'Copper' . . . 'Wes' . . . 'Ideas' . . . 'The Last Pack' . . . ' I'm Never Drinking Again ' . . . http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=49 It's funny - I made this poster for A-B Tech 3 or 4 years ago, and when I stopped by the offices to give them a couple signed copies they were asking me where I suggest they have it framed. And, before I knew it, I was they're 'poster boy'! ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=17 Made in China..................^^^ http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=15 For last springs photographic journalism assignment, I decided to work with Hands On Asheville, and the United Way. I was fortunate enough to photograph Women Build 2008. The house began construction on Valentines Day, and then turned over to a single mom, and her family for Mothers Day. ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=16 My good friends at The Bier Garden proposed I create a shirt for St. Patricks Day. Instead I gave them a shirt they could sell year round, and they have been! They are currently on their third batch of limited edition shirts. Get yours before they're gone again. http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=13 Asheville Aerial Arts is a unique group of Asheville Artists, whom are gaining more exposure everyday here in Asheville. They are available to perform for a variety of events and functions. It was my pleasure to design their logo, and they even put it on some awesome ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=11 It's really astounding to be a major part in something as large and important to the city as Bele Chere. Yesterday was the kickoff party and it was my first look at some of the T-shirts, and posters. I can't wait to see the rest of the merchandise. These are ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=10 I finally saw my can in the store today! Get them at a store near you, and if you can find me - I might even sign it! If you can hold on to it long enough, I promise to do everything I can to increase it's value. http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=9 Words can't describe the Asheville Fashion Shows my friends take part of. Be on the lookout for upcoming shows, and if you have the chance to catch one, your guaranteed to see some interesting fashions and artists. These are just a few snapshots I took at the ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=6 I first saw this episode of Iconoclasts back in November. ICONOCLASTS: Mike Myers & Deepak Chopra. The Sundance Channel reran it this week, and I was lucky enough to stumble on it again. Or, if I learned anything from watching this time; I should say, I invited it back into ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=7 The first official word that my can was out came in mid May on a Sunday. My best friend had recently moved to Baltimore, and his wife saw it at a sales meeting in Jersey. Later, he'd call to tell me he just had the best Pepsi in his ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=4 Take 'The Vision Test'! Print it via PDF or JPG. "Change" is a word too frequently used these days. I suspect it's chosen out of political correctness, but I'm not a politician. I'm a regular guy who gets a hero complex in a crowded theater. There's no need to ... http://egconcepts.com/blog/?p=3