So I've decided I need to get this thing up and running again. But this time, instead of posting other people's work, I want to post my own work and maybe a few other things in between...

Final blog... or is it?

 So basically we were instructed to review ourselves, which entailed a basic evaluation of our performance in the class regarding in class assignments and homework.

 As far as class assignments are concerned, I always put forth the effort in trying to understand the assignment. I mean, why not? It would only help me understand my homework assignment more than it would hurt me.  Pertaining to homework, I spent more time at home than I did in class (which I hope would be a given since we are only in class for roughly two and a half hours) working on assignments. I participated in virtually every critique. Although I may not have always had something to say about everyones work, I always tried to give constructive criticism and/ or give a smart ass remark here and there.

Despite a few failed attempts at the homework, overall, I feel I have been pretty consistent, and made improvements over time.

 All I can really say is, although I know they are useful, I can't wait until next semester where I do my final foundation course: Drawing 2. Yippie.

 After using a variety of materials in this class, I have to say my favorite thus far is graphite pencil. It is just a much easier material to use. And by easier, I mean easier to sharpen, easier to erase, easier to work from light to dark, and it really allows for really sharp, crisp, clean lines. Granted, it is slightly more work to get great line variation, but not much more than that of charcoal or conte crayon.

The End.

So, about the homework...

 So I came to the understanding as I was doing the homework what a complete disaster I was making of it! I knew everything was all off, but I had no clue how to even go about fixing it since I was drawing from inside my aartment where the most I could see was the building in front of me, which hardly constitutes as an environment. I i had to look over and see what was to the side of me, completely throwing me off perspective wise. Shameful I tell you!

 Alas the sketchbook review day has snuck up on me. Perhaps another all nighter is in session?

 I found the blind contour homework assignment fairly easy, especially since it is a loose drawing and it not meant to look like what it is intended to be. Despite how distorted the images are, it actually made for an interesting self-portrait. Sometimes I ended up with duplicate noses, or my lips were where my neck typically is. I found the outcome humorous every time. I definitely had fun with the assignment. It was the most enjoyable home work we have done thus far. I say we do more like it, but that's just me.

 An artist I was recommended to look up was Tom Wesselman. I find similarities in our work. He likes to make his figures very pop art esque, as do I. However, some of the figures he does are doing raunchy activities. With his figures, he also tends to draw their tan lines, which I find quite humorous.

Nothing but C's

How annoying. Let's see how keeping up my gpa goes. This semester isn't very promising and because I'm a junior I have to keep up a 2.7, eventhough I am trying for better and failing miserably. I don't know how this is going to work out. 2-D is killing me. All I want is sleep...