Author Archives: Rafael Esquer

March 8, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Fear, Excitement, Opportunity & Pressure

Alfalfa Studio is proud to introduce Jessica Atkinson, our freshest design intern. When we received her application, we were drawn to her Buddies & Bullies project. Buddies & Bullies creates imaginary characters about 4 universal…Continue reading

March 5, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Chronicles of Beauty and The Model Project

Today, we are happy to present 2 projects by artist Barbara Nessim. The Model Project is the culmination of a two-year-long project, this work engages and draws in the viewer through Nessim’s distinctive avant-garde style.…Continue reading

March 4, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Alfalfa Studio Celebrates Selena’s Month

2010 marks the15th anniversary of Selena’s untimely death. At the time of her tragic murder on March 31st 1995, Selena was known as “The Queen of Tejano.” To this day, Selena continues to be a…Continue reading

March 3, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Rafael Esquer vs Fashion 02

Today we share another fashion photography by Rafael Esquer. This was taken under the direction of Polish photographer Janusz Kawa at The School of Visual Arts. Would you like to have your photograph taken? More…Continue reading

March 2, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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The YoYo Mummy

Here’s a sneak preview of alfalfa studio recent collaboration with YoYoNation. This limited edition t-shirt and other goodies will be available in both alfalfa seeds and yoyonation.com. Keep your eyes open for the release announcement.

March 1, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Love, Tradition, Superstition, and Cultural Misunderstanding

All these elements come together in La Llorona, A Love Story by Kathleen Anderson Culebro. The new stage play by Amphibian Productions runs at the Sanders Theatre at Fort Worth Community Arts Center from March…Continue reading

February 26, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Thank God It’s Saturday

We continue our typographic experiments trying to capture the mood of every day of the week. Today is Saturday’s turn. How does Saturday look like? We don’t know yet. Check back in a few days…Continue reading

February 25, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Rafael Esquer vs Fashion

At age 17, right after high school, I moved to Mexico City to pursue an art education. I enrolled at the Escuela Activa de Fotografía in Coyoacán for one year (before switching to graphic design).…Continue reading

February 24, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Print Design Now Presentation Today at TODA

Alfalfa Studio’s good friend, and design extraordinaire, Pablo Medina is giving a presentation aptly titled Print Design Now at the design studio TODA. You still can rsvp (I think) at pdn@toda.net. Limited seating is available.…Continue reading

February 23, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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It’s Friday on a Tuesday?

These sketches are part of ongoing typographic experiments at the studio. With this series, we are trying to capture the mood of every day of the week via hand lettering. Do they feel like Friday…Continue reading