Life Drawing II (Fall 2009): first post

I think I am a bit late on this post, as everyone else in our LD2 class already posted something about the start of class... sorry! I'm not able to attend our regular class time because of soccer, so I have been coming in during one of the LD1 sections T/TH. But I'm very grateful Amy is willing to be flexible, and I'm going to try and stay with the rest of the class on these blogs and assignments.

I took Life Drawing last spring and immediately knew I would be pursuing this subject for at least one more semester. I am in the process of switching my concentration to Studio Art, with a drawing emphasis - I am not yet sure where that major will take me later in life, but I am certain of this: it is my passion. The thrill I get when drawing I can only try to describe - it's like an adrenaline rush - your mind sharpens, fingers feel nimble and strong, breath quickens a bit, and your heart pounds a little harder in your chest. I know that sounds dramatic, and I'll admit that I don't get that feeling every class period or every time I start to draw, but it happens often enough to have me addicted. So here I am, in another drawing class, feeding my addiction.

I hope to push myself this semester, to try what I am unsure of, and risk failure. I hope to expand my anatomical knowledge and my artistic tools. I hope to continue the adventure of trying to capture the beauty of the human form, and I hope to have some fun along the way.

And here...we...go!