This is a font that I created myself. I named it Old Relic and made a typewriter for the poster because the font's style is inspired by old typewriters.
This is the first In the Loop spread the magazine Distraction had (Spring 2008), so I chose to take the title literally and make a loop in Illustrator and put the words in that loop.
This is a divider page that got printed in the Spring 2008 issue of distraction magazine. The section is called "In the Loop" and is typically a hodgepodge of different things going on. This particular one spoke about post-graduation plans, summer barbecue ideas, saving your money, recycling, and the olympics.
These are illustrations of zodiac signs that I made for Distraction magazine. My task was to make the signs out of people instead of using the abstract symbols you normally see.
I am graduating in May 2009 from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL with a BFA in graphic design and illustration. I originally made this blog to showcase my work while I created my portfolio website, which is now up and running at www.karadapena.com. I welcome any comments and would love to hear any advice you all have for me. I plan to start working when I graduate, but the question of where still remains!