In The Beginning

As I notice the leaves changing colors, and see the ever increasing numbers of big yellow buses, I reflect back, finding it hard to believe that it has only been almost two years since, after becoming a victim of the economic downturn, I returned to the halls of academia
When I made the decision to return to school to attain a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree (Multimedia concentration) it was at an age closer to the average students father's age than the student themselves. This gap in time between obtaining an Associates of Applied Sciences (Graphic Arts Technology) degree and returning to the hallowed halls of UW Stout has led me to the realization that unless one keeps working with and applying their artistic skills over time those skills deteriorate quickly. I was first disappointed by my first drawing of Drawing II class to quietly pleased with the progress I had made by the end of the semester.

First Drawing of Drawing II

Last Drawing of Drawing II

As a requirement to obtaining my degree I have had the opportunity to be exposed to other subjects expecting to produce a well-rounded graduate...  I was surprised to find that it was one of these non-art related classes, Sociology in fact, that had became my favorite thus far.  Perhaps this was because it gave me the ability to understand the sociological reasons for so much of what I have experienced thus far in life.
While the driving force behind this blog is an on-going Life Drawing I assignment, I was eager to enroll in Life Drawing I as, I believe, no one can truly consider themselves an artist unless they are able to accurately portray the human form.  And if it turns out I can master the skill it will come in real handy when I'm asked by a client to produce something more than a stick figure to sing/dance.
As to where this journey is going to lead, I'm not exactly sure but I welcome you to pop in every once in a while and note the changes, not only in the design and/or direction of this blog but in fact the design/direction of my destination.