New Art Class

I decided to take a basic design art class this quarter. Since I work at a college, it should be convenient and fit into my schedule. But, I'll admit I was ambivalent - college classes take a lot of time. And, I didn't want to be in a class with any students I knew. That would just be weird.

It turns out that I do know a student in class, and it's not as uncomfortable as I thought it might be. I also see how this experience will benefit my work outside of class. Also, since I teach in a program that prepares students for college,  it's good to have recent experience being a student.

Our first assignment is an interesting approach: we're taking elements of two artists' work and making our own design with them. I picked some basic shapes and am working on sketches. (This class requires a sketchbook, and that will reinforce my desire to build a habit of working in a sketchbook.) I'll post work that's fit for consumption.

Comments

[Julie K in Taiwan]

I'm excited to vicariously attend the class through you ;) Perhaps I should grab a sketch book.

[Heather T.]

That is SO awesome! I hope you enjoy it tremendously--I know I did when I was taking all those graphic design classes just before Allen was born. Have fun! Love the new stuff, too--I can definitely tell that Zentangles have tangled their aura in there...