BFA Application Essay


Identification Document


1. Growth

























1, Fullmer, "Growth", silk screen, 10x13", Intro to Print Making, 2014

"If today you are a little bit better than you were yesterday, then that's enough". 
-David A. Bednar


As individuals in a continually advancing atmosphere we put a lot of pressure on ourselves 
to improve at an unrealistic rate. This quote became one of my favorites as I explored the 
idea of personal improvement and growth for this piece. I wanted to exhibit the beauty in the slow growth process captured in the rings of trees while questioning our irrational need for quick measurable growth. ­

2. Hungry Please Help

















2 Fullmer, Hungry Please help, InDesign, 11 x17”, Graphic Design, 2014


This poster was designed to be a shock to its viewers as they looked further into its meaning.
I wanted the viewer to reflect on personal experience and to relate to the content while persuading 
them to support organized charities rather than panhandlers.

3. Hand Lettered Quote
















































3. Fullmer, “Hand Lettered quote”, Illustrator, 16 x 20”, Experimental Typography, 2014


This quote was hand lettered in order to illustrate direction using only letters and scanned in an effort to maintain a hand done quality.

4. Historic Rooster-Headed Ewer


























4. Fullmer, “Historic rooster- headed ewer”, Hand coiled clay measuring 18" tall, Intro to Ceramic Art, 2014


This ceramic project mimics thirteenth century Persian ware. The ewer I created is a compilation of many different examples of historic pottery from this era and was smoke fired to create an aged appearance.