I was reading Michael's blog and it made me think of when I took a ceramics class in high school. I got to throw clay on the wheel and it was very exciting and the simple fact that you took something from being a lump and create a pot out of it was very exciting. However, I was never very good at it and never got the hang of it. Still my excitment would always be there and I still liked going to the class even though I never produced anything of substance. I think that that is interesting, how you can fail at something but still enjoy doing what you are failing at.
I'm a big camera person and while my own camera is digital, I wish it wasn't. Digital cameras to me are good for like everday pictures, pictures of family and friends that you don't really consider art. Film cameras are more for art making, in my opinion. Because with film cameras you have to be more hands on. You have to develop the film yourself and whatever effects you want to make happen, you have to basically create them yourself. Plus with a film camera you never know quite what you are getting because you don't get to see the picture until after you develop the reel. Working with a film camera is very exciting but I have nothing against artist who create their work with a digital camera.
This semester in drawing class, I feel like I've learned alot. I feel like I've pushed myself more and have thusly grown as an artist. However, all good things must come to and end. Have a great summer you guys!! Laura
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I kind of went camera crazy last night.. not to take pics of the floats or anything but the people. It's kind of fun.. maybe a lil weird but to observe people especially when they aren't aware you are taking their photos. I'm looking back on the pics and there are large herds of people running across the bridge and it just looks like the city is like.. in turmoil or something.. wow, I'm ranting. -Adrean
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