2009 was a new beginning.

These are a few drawings from class at MIAD with Shane Walsh.

The first is from my first semester at college. This was the day I fell in love with drawing. I will never forget it.



"Is this a finished drawing?" he asked me of the second. My mind was saying "Nooo," but, against my young judgment, I think I shrugged. Yes, against my will and want I let it go and learned so much in doing so.

I feel like I owe my teachers so much.

It has been a series of awe, discomfort, and endless learning. I will miss MIAD, but I will not forget my experiences there. I cannot. I was told that what teachers say about things may not make sense at the time, but down the road something will spark the understanding of that which was said. It is totally true. So, fellow art students... pay attention. =]



Pee ess. I bought a mini Moleskine (which I have never had before - super stoked) and have some sweet drawings I will post once I scan them. Woo!

SL sketchbook.

This is my friend Vincent, from my sketchbook. I have been trying to get back to drawing in my sketchbook more consistently, which has been somewhat of a challenge for me in the past. The idea of a drawing being 'finished' was drilled into my head from long ago, but this idea that a drawing can be quick, imperfect and still be meaningful is one that I am trying to embrace since it was introduced to me at MIAD. Drawing in a sketchbook is a good way to practice that.

And there's no better time to draw than when you're forced to sit still and listen in the most boring service 'learning' class EVER. Please teach me something we haven't talked about for the last four weeks. (Baby rant.) Hope you like it, and I'll try to post more drawings really soon!