Sunday, September 19, 2010

half of the time we're gone, but we don't know where.






Getting back into the swing of things! I thought it would take me longer to feel comfortable with charcoal in hand again, but its been surprisingly fast to catch on this semester. I guess it is because there was only a summer since my last drawing. Whereas when i took life drawing one, it had been a solid year without any extreme drawing. I kind of caught myself off guard with how well i have started off. Of course, i still have tons to learn. I think some of my proportions are off still. Hopefully that will get better as the semester goes on.

Some things that i want to work on this semester are line quality and patience. I get too antsy with drawings. Slowing down and taking time to observe and appreciate every mark is something that I'm going to try to aim for. At this point in my college career, it's hard for me to just...relax. Maybe not necessarily relax, but just getting into the mindset of being calm and patient enough to just think about drawing. Work and school and life are always wearing me out these days. Oofta. Here's to a good semester.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

LIFE DRAWING TWO!







Im excited to take life drawing two. I was excited for life drawing one, but it kind of was put on a back burner to some of the other classes i was taking. This semester, I plan to make it more of a priority and get more out of it than i did last semester. I'm definitely excited to learn more about the skull and bone structures.

My major is studio art with a concentration in painting and a minor in photography.

Despite being busy with work and other odd life predicaments, I have still found time to make art. Well, this summer i did take my second painting 3 class. It was an awesome class to just make stuff for hours. I've continued this series dealing with aging, death, and a personal relationship with my grandma. I dont know how i feel about the entire series, but i like some pieces i've made.

I've also recently started shooting film again with my old 35mm camera from what i think is the 70's (maybe earlier?). I havent developed them yet, but im pretty excited for them.