For my art history class, we were asked to create something inspired by the week’s Modernism reading on Fauvism, German Expressionism, Post-Expressionism, Cubism, Suprematism, Dada, and other movements from 1900-1920. I chose Matisse’s Bonheur de Vivre (Joy of Life), 1906, not just because it was easier for me, but because I’ve always loved Matisse—in the same way I love van Gogh, which might sound typical, but so what?
Continue readingCycles…
I’ve been going through a lot of rapid cycling lately. It’s because of school. I’m only taking three classes, but one of them is super intense. It’s the language class—Italian. I am beating myself up for accidentally taking the accelerated course. It’s a 5-unit class, probably because it packs so much information into such a short time.
Continue readingA Semi-short Vent About Blick
I have waited quite a long time before posting this complaint on my blog. I have a lot of readers, and many of them are artists. I didn’t want to have to talk about this, but I’ve contacted Blick many times over the last couple of years about this issue.
Continue readingHappy Birthday, Mom. (Trigger Warning)
Wow, I just looked at the date to see how long it’s been since I last posted, and it just so happens to be my mom’s birthday. This was never a day of celebration; it was a day I dreaded. Warning: this article talks about suicide.
Continue readingSchool, Work, Art, Writing, Meetings, & More
I’m supposed to be at a writing class today. Now. But I have had a lot of other stuff to do, and I have no writing to hand in. I guess I’m skipping it this time around. And I will post this later.
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