Riverfestival

Last night I attended the sundown parade as I have lacked enthusiasm about this event. As I was observing the parade I saw the banners and designs for the river fest over the past 20-30 years. It was kind of cool to see how the styles had changed over time. I found it odd that this years theme was groovy.. I think that a theme could have been more centered about what is going on. Also, one of the guys spoke about celebrating the river.. the river that causes rashes and sickness is only prevented if you have recieved multiple shots to travel to a foreign country. I did, however, see Michael after yelling repeatedly to get his attention. I think it is weird that some of the floats used non-biodegradable or non-recycled supplies when everyone is talking about being green. How often does Wichita have something going on? Enjoy it.

Looking back on the semester I think I have learned to let go. I always stopped drawings at a point where I knew I was completely safe but by not taking a risk I am hurting my work. I have also learned that I work much better in an isolated area because I find it hard to focus.. it just seems highly impossible for me to generate art eight hours straight. I pushed other things aside for the summer and made art my priority especially in 3-D. In 2-D I fought with the computers but managed to crank somethin out. 3-D I didn't really mind any of the supplies because if I had not worked with them I wouldn't have any knowledge about them. And drawing... looking at these three large drawings I realize that the fact that they were SO huge I was forced to use my entire body or else I would have been wearing a wrist band for the rest of the summer. I'm excited for the summer.. and although I will admit I am taking a break from drawing.. but I can also do it at a desired pace and subject.. so perhaps it might come out decent. Our last critique is coming up and many of us are coming to an end for foundations courses.. but I think I have a decent portfolio to show for sophomore review. I'm going to miss people including teachers (did I just say that?) but I definitely am looking forward to the time off.

-Adrean