Travis

I'd like to meet:

A girl that wears soft sweaters and plays the violin in a orchestra, who can change a tire in a snow storm, ride a horse and enjoy a play in a small theater. Who reads more than I do. Who enjoys life more then I do. Can draw. Can paint. Can write. Loves dogs and animals. Digs late night cartoons. I like tattoos and crazy spontaneous ninja girls.(Napkin Poem attended the symphony - 2007)Trust the reader. I can't write in your voice, nor can you read in mine. This is the hardest hurtle to over come when putting your words down on paper. Thats why writing films is ideal. I can't imagine the thoughts of my audience; but I can imagine my thoughts; and with film I can invite you to see what I'm thinking.Write free.To wrench life from its captive state; as the unconsciousness makes contact with understanding. What does this mean: Nothing. Except follow yourself. It works wonders for your personality. Be cool.Apparently the performers of this day and age, upon occasion, do just about anything.
Buried at PhotoCasket.com I respect the woman that is strong enought to sew my hand back on; if it was accidently cut off, and then more importantly, she is not afraid of running after the ice cream truck in her underwear. Emotionally powerful, intellegent, and ruthlessly spontaneous. I don't think one particular thing; event or sentence can reflect an individual so be gentle on the judgemental side of this myspace page.And that is that! I would not waste a moment of my life on anything else. Except for a Go-Go Dancer with a PhD, and there out there.So far in my world I have meet: "Smart Women" and I have meet : "Smart, Independent and Intelligent women." Those two extra character traits make a huge difference. (having no spell check sucks.)

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You never know. Non-traditional to me represents change and the ability to experience. I keep this in mind when I write, and I apply what I write to my life. It runs full circle, if I am my own protagonist then how would I like my life to unfold. I imagine the answer to that question changes daily. I meet and experience a world of different opinions and ideas, none of them good or bad; just tweaked views on an already existing pattern of thought. In recent years, however, I have plunged headlong into a wide breath of outlandish adventures. No longer obsessed with the vain quest of defining myself. That I leave to others, it tends to suit the critical mind to critique. Not recognizing this element in my life sooner is part of the growing process. I don't regret a moment, a choice or an action. That for lack of a better word is: bad. Self-destruction is for the other guy. Not me.In addition, I find one of the most fascinating qualities is discovering my own narrative; writing constantly pushes my mind into places I should not visit. It is these places that allow me to shine. Or so I've been told. My writing "gets" read and that is indeed an honor. Words scrawled on a napkin sitting in my desk collect dust and nothing else. If an artist takes it upon him/herself to truly lay their heart onto the chopping block, then that bravery must be awarded. If you are temperamentally prepared to speak straight; out on to the page, great rewards and pleasures are surely in your future. I found many interesting experiences to be the dark cannon fodder of an open mind. This is but a sample of what one can truly achieve if all ties are broken. Experiment on the experiment. I think a sharp level tone to understanding the interaction of your own inner voice, moves you along in a forthright, no-nonsence approach to life. What is honest, is honest. This simplicity allows a certain composure to be maintained in even the harshed conditions. An eloquent awareness, a romanticism to indulge in the unfamiliar; a certain freedom must be afforded to your unconscious. For in the unconscious lies true original ideas and the abiltiy to render passionate judgements. Judgement is an abstract artistic term, and personally I have to understand something first before I walk down the path of a idle sentence.Journal #12-ACX by Travis Nicholas Zariwny
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Buried at PhotoCasket.comThis "Rough Animatic"; is a crude test for a scene from my current project. I just cut and pasted some simple storyboards together; that I drew. I intend to make this film this year. If you believe in the laws of attraction then what you concentrate on --- becomes real. . . Winter WolfBaneAs long as we concern ourselves with pleasing, We watch a world full of parts for us to act, Reciting lines with painful effort, You play at least a valid part.But deep within this upright body, I get carried away not thinking about applause, Decending into the experience called realit, A shelter like no other, Had dissolved like salt or surgar.Plunge headlong into the abyss, It will not matter For you can always smile by yourself. And there will be other days.(a slightly darker poem by travis nicholas zariwny - December 02-07: Note: I saw the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Portland Rose Garden on this day)
Buried at PhotoCasket.comBlack Dandelion:In a worldly situation outlaws guard there vulnerable side. It took but a single moment to turn and leave behind the slender human reminders that once clouded my days. Little by little On the pages I've written On napkins stained with coffee, I scrawled down a legion of memories.By travis"Slender form and function determine the look and feel of all art. Spacing, timing and color; all elements: not only in life but in ideas and thoughts. I hail the artists as I admire the hours I spend looking mindlessly at one of my own paintings or a small doodle that may change the world."I wrote that thought on a train rumbling thru the dark night. travis nicholas zariwnyA COIN HAS TWO-SIDES:This is a trailer for one of my films. It is dark. (If you want to learn about my happy side: read some of my poems or you have to go to my other "MySpace Page." :) Spill the choices into an empty jar. Reach in and grab a piece of random. Close your eyes and listen. Try to guess the flavor. Thinking destroys the recipe. Chasing something invisible. Finding something tangible. Render your thoughts.poem by travis zariwny"My brother just sent me this. Watch it for the sheer cool factor, don't read to into it. It's a cookie commercial after all. :)"Expert RevolutionaryI explore not to escape but to collect unique experiences. To see and feel the world. To taste and smell the world. To know the people and places of the world. Tucked in my mind is the key. Tucked in my soul is the door. Colors. Shapes. A lead pencil on a white page. Pristine emotions are unique. I never stopped to look back. Once maybe At the fleeting sunset.a poem by travis nichoals zariwny (new york 2007)Bio- Hazard Fail Safe Cybernetics : "Hold a picture of yourself long and steadily enough in your mind's eye and you will be drawn towards it. Picture yourself vividly as defeated and that alone will make victory impossible. Picture yourself vividly as winning and that alone will contribute immeasurably to success. Great living starts with a picture, held in your imagination, of what you would like to do or be." Designed By Travis Nicholas Zariwny

Music:

Classical, for me; is the best to write to. No lyrics. I like being dragged down some dark alley to see some strange band or artist that I've never heard of before. I like my ipod on the beach. Once in awhile the massive blinding lights and thundering sound of mindless rave music is an acceptable must. I rave therefore I am. Music is tricky, there is just so much.Cat People: David Bowie & Giorgio Moroder Brandi Carlile The Story - Charlie Clouser

Movies:

I was Robert Redford's Art Director at the Sundance Film Maker Labs for a number of years; (yea I dropped the name but who wouldn't: google me), Sundance taught me to solve cinematic challenges with creativity. Looking back now I realize that it was a small part of my life, but a "part" non-the-less. I somehow developed the mutant power to trust in the artistic ability of others, and keep a radically open mind.
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Sneezing panda, priceless! http://www.vayadesign.net (VayaDesign - Standards based web development)
Buried at PhotoCasket.com Massive underwater monsters freak me out, and I scuba dive. I'm the super artist type of guy, in real life; and can imagine the most impressive monsters swimming deep underneath me. In the dark. Plus I think that I saw Jaws at too young of an age :)"Imagination is more important then knowledge." Albert E.

Television:

This is a short film I shot to generate interest for the feature. The full script entitled "ECHO" is a dark and sinister ride down a slick visual feast of high impact images and complex characters. (read that in a surfer voice.) :) NEWSFLASH ON "ECHO" : Offical selection of the 2007 Shockerfest International Film Festival. World Premiere October 5th. . .. =======

Books:

Solitude is Bliss Wandering aimlessly around you find the most interesting things. People elements places thoughts ideas. The young woman closed her eyes almost crying A train station full of the alone. A thick cloud of memories stung my already parched mouth. You can buy somebody a cup of coffee but you can't buy away their tears. Surprised to hear a familiar story from a new soul I think I gave her the advice that was give to me. Focus on yourself and who you are Never lose sight of that and you will be just fine. I felt like a cowboy in some dime store novel. I told her that. Tears do stop if you can make them smile. I always thought it wasn't how many people you know. But how many people you help. She'll do fine. Hearts may be made of glass but the mind is made of steel. Traveling down different roads I see different faces with the same souls. The world is big enough for now Discovering it alone is either a curse or a blessing I'm sure I'll find out sooner or later. A poem by Travis Nicholas Zariwny
Buried at PhotoCasket.com I always loved lurking around in my own imagination. Its pretty wild up there. A ruthless edge with soft corners. No boundries and No boarders. A seductive tangible clearity.a poem by Travis Nicholas Zariwny
Buried at PhotoCasket.comTattoo: Just below the belt.

Heroes:

What Your Soul Really Looks Like
You are a warm hearted and open minded person. It's easy for you to forgive and forget.

You are a grounded person, but you also leave room for imagination and dreams. You feet may be on the ground, but you're head is in the clouds.

You believe that people see you for how you are, not how you look. But deep down, you know that's not exactly true.

Your near future is still unknown, and a little scary. You'll get through wild times - and you'll textually enjoy it.

For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust. Inside the Room of Your SoulGet this widget!"I was under the impression that glory and revenge are signs of weakness, clearly they're shallow tools in the grand scheme of things--- Don't you think?" Alabaster Kane : A line from my current screenplay. Travis Zariwny