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My third semester is complete
Today was my last final for the semester. The classes were great, and the projects that were assigned were fun to work on. I’ll be posting them here within the coming weeks.
I’ll be moving into my new place tomorrow.
Clumsy
We have about a month left for the semester to be over. My classes have been going fine, but I’m having a few clumsy actions. I had trouble signing up for my summer session. I was set to take one or two of my foundation courses, but they were closed by the time I was able to register. Now I have to settle with two basic courses.
I decided recently on moving out of my apartment since I found out that they were raising the rates. It has been a stressful time now that I have figure out what to do. I’ll be signing a lease in a day or two; once I pay the deposit everything with be fine.
Thankfully Dee is around to help me with things, but she will be going to graduate school in the fall. I have no idea what I’ll do without her around here. So I’m a bit weary on the stability of life once she goes away. Maybe a pet will fill the void.
I’m digging the updated WordPress.
…in the sky with Diamonds.
My mother and I went to the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia. It’s the first time that the real bones have been shown to the public in America. It was more about the culture Ethiopia. There were many artifacts such as crucifixes, musical instruments, and weapons. I’d say the most interesting part of the exhibit, next to Lucy’s bones, were the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela (mapped). The churches are rock-cut from the ground in the shape of the cross. Well the exhibit will be in Houston until April 27th if you have a chance; try and make a visit to the museum. There is also a Leonardo da Vinci exhibit that I need to goto before it closes.
Gaze
This is a self-portrait made out of silver wire. I was inspired this morning to dabble in wire sculptures. There is a big spool of it left over from my previous project so I’ll be experimenting with it for awhile.
I didn’t get a chance to take a photo of the completed pyramids or the line study project. So as soon as I get them back I’ll post it here.
Pass the stress ball…
The start of the semester has been a bit stressful. I’m kind of starting to regret signing up for three classes in one day, but that was the only open art history class. I go from 11am to 4:45pm, with only 20 minute breaks in-between. That doesn’t give me much time to stroll from one class to another. I feel rushed because now I have tests coming up with projects to complete, and trying to settle into the schedule has been a bit difficult. I am however thankful that I have no Friday classes. It gives me time to relax after Thursday class and work all day Friday. We will see how things work out.
So the first project in 3D design is to create a layered abstract form with transparent materials. I’ll be working with transparency sheets, colored cellophane, wire, and putting it all together with hot glue. Maybe something else will come up; it is all a progress of experimenting for me. This is my first time working with 3D materials to create a structure in a career setting. So far I have a pyramid to start from.
As for the graphic design course our first project is to create design with just lines to convey a emotion or idiom. So I’ve chosen “conformity” as my word to design for. The project is kind of like what I did last semester in 2D design, but more complex.
I’ll start posting photos on the progress of both, maybe.
Spring 2008
My schedule for Spring 2008
…and another semester begins. Tuition, rent, books, and art supplies will cost me a lot of money. I’m taking 12 hours with three classes on Mondays & Wednesdays and one class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is my first semester without Friday classes, but that will be a working day for me. I’m not that excited right now about classes, but maybe after a week it will be better. When I went to get advised they transfered some of my AIH credits to my degree. So I had to drop my color theory class and take renaissance to modern art history. Also within my major I am taking 3D design and graphic design. Then I am taking the second course for political science. I was expecting to be in all COMDES courses, but they fill up quickly. Well this is the first day with political science, art history, and graphic design.
Christmas 2007
Christmas was nice this year. My older sister’s children are in town for a while; it has been a year. We watched a few movies and had great food. I went to Dee’s house at night to have dinner there, and then watched another movie.
I got a USB Fridge with a case of Barq’s Root Beer, espresso mug from Puerto Vallarta, Serenity Collector’s Edition DVD, and an 8GB iPod Touch.
I also got a calendar from Hawaii, $15 iTunes card, and tartan pajama pants (wearing).
Holiday
The semester is over and I’ve been taking the last two days and the rest of the week off from doing any work. I’ve been slightly under the weather so taking a nice few days off will be fantastic.
I have two projects lined up during the winter break. One of them being for my parents business, and one for a friend who is starting up a company. They will be up by the start of next year. I’ll let you know of the releases.