Thinking Out Loud

Art school (short for going to school for art), is a trying experience. Some days I just want to keep doodling in my own naive, un-teacher-influenced way. Other days I get excited about the new stuff I am learning.
I think having a teacher who grades you based on the work of others makes things a little difficult. Because to achieve an A, you have to be more like the artist who is getting an 'A'. I prefer a teacher who grades you based on your performance compared to your own skills.
If I am ever an art teacher, I will praise and push and appreciate each artist for who they are. My goal would be to encourage each student to expand on what they are expressing and to do it in a way they love.
Creating art can be a vulnerable experience. When we are feeling vulnerable, I think we need support and encouragement. This is the gift I like to share with anyone brave enough to express themselves in any sort of creative way.

School - Time management

Have I mentioned I have a little problem with time management and I can only seem to focus on one thing at a time? School has my complete attention. Just ask when the last time was that I pulled out the lawn mower or went for a long bike ride. And as for my blog, I am sad to say it too, has been neglected by my inability to multitask.
I am posting a photo I just used in a project for my Digital Media class. The assignment was - create a 10 page website documenting something out of your ordinary world. I decided to be like a bug and to record what a bug might see in the garden.
Here is my favorite photo from that assignment. And the whole project, though it could use some more love, is here.