| a semester worth of paintings |
[03 May 2008|12:25am] |
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"Hanna Gazelle"
This entry pretty much sums up what I have been up to in painting class in the winter semester.
For the antler series I am posting them in the order in which they were done. I only realized after why each one looks so different from the next. They are all modeled after art students, and I feel as though I subconsciously emulated aspects of each artist's process or colour palette or style. Weird, eh?
Also, all my paintings are sketched out from photographs I took. I never project or trace.
All paintings done in oil on canvas!
( Paintings )
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| the century is raging ~ but so are we |
[22 Apr 2008|07:10pm] |
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Sarah Slean - Mary |
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People come and people go. There are very few people I still click with from my childhood or even teenage-hood. It's not how long the relationships last that matters though, it's the experiences and the impression that each individual has left on me, for better or worse. And I, on them. My second year at Concordia has come to a close, and with it many people are leaving my life forever, possibly. I realize this sounds a little dramatic, but it's what seems to happen. I can't help but feel down about this reality.
Despite the fact that people often leave, one amazing friend who I have kept in touch with for over a decade is Taigan Penny. She is currently in Brockville Ontario, attending the St. Lawrence College, enrolled in Musical Theatre. I visited her there last year, and this year Phil came along too. She has an incredible group of friends who are intelligent, talented, genuine and beautiful. Every time I visit I feel as though I could have known these people forever. It saddens me that I see them so rarely, but at the same time they have already inexplicably impacted my life.
( Brockvegas )
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| my little bird flew away from me |
[03 Apr 2008|09:00am] |
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Seabear - Cat Piano |
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My last drawing class was yesterday. I am sad it is over. The atmosphere in that class was incredible. So many wonderful, talented, relaxed people and directed under one of the best drawing professors I have had. All good things must come to an end eventually though, it would seem.
( Drawing + More )
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| 21 Years. |
[27 Mar 2008|11:42pm] |
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( Muh Birfdae )
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| some heartwarming words in a bad motel. you laugh 'cause you're unsure of which way it felt. |
[10 Mar 2008|12:10pm] |
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P:ano - Dinosaurs |
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I haven't left the apartment since Thursday, the snow and ice was just too much for me. But now I really have to pick up the slack. Not that I didn't accomplish anything at home, but it didn't feel like as much as I could have had I left the safety of my cave.
I started reading Terry Pratchett's book The Fifth Elephant. It is incredibly comical. This is my first time reading his work and I am enjoying it immensely. My former Cegep professor Linda loves Terry Pratchett, and the art that was created for his wacky Discworld. I love how he makes fun of high fantasy and creates characters who aren't altruistic or completely evil. After this book, I plan to read Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood, which I purchased at an amazing little used book store my friend Gavin introduced me to. It feels exciting to have material lined up to read.
I recently started a diary/sketchbook/inspiration journal and it feels really spectacular to create for myself. I feel less inclined to update here because of it. I often would obsess about what I would update this blog with, what parts of my life I thought would be interesting for me to share with others. The way I went about thinking entries through wasn't healthy. Hopefully from now on updates here will be more sporadic, but more fun? We shall see.
( some non-exciting events that occurred over the weekend )
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| Spectacular Views |
[21 Feb 2008|06:24pm] |
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Rilo Kiley - Spectacular Views |
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I am grateful for my health, my family, my friends.
That I bunk with Phil, Tybr and Ada.
Grateful for the opportunity to work hard at this art thing, despite all the barriers.
For being born in Canada, and all the windows my nationality has opened up to me.
For all the diverse communities I am surrounded by on a daily basis.
That I can cook well, I sleep heavy and I am able to shower on a regular basis.
Grateful for this song, which I have been dancing around to like a maniac for the past few hours while painting alone.
I am only 20 years old, nearing the brink of 21 and I feel very thankful for the all the experiences, trials and work I have accomplished in such a short time. Don't forget this, Laura. [Now get back to work!]
What are you grateful for?
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| My Colourful Valentine. |
[14 Feb 2008|02:32pm] |
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CocoRosie - Noah's Ark |
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I love you Philippe Jones! Lets clean our apartment with a wild passion tonight!
( More Love )
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| A thousand sharpened elbows in the underground |
[07 Feb 2008|11:11am] |
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The Weakerthans - One Great City |
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Clown Composite. Once you put the nose on it takes over.
Inspired by my friend Cindy, I started a food blog called Pattes De Cochon. Feel free to check it out, though it's more for myself so it may not be very intriguing to most.
I also have a blogspot soley dedicated to artworks just to remind.
I have very recently realized that I have become dependent on caffeine. If I don't drink coffee or a caffeinated beverage daily I get a steady thrumming headache that doesn't quit.
Shit I need to get in the shower.
It's 11:11. Make a wish!
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| snow can wait, i've forgot my mittens |
[01 Feb 2008|06:53pm] |
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Tori Amos - Winter |
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I should practice black & white photography more often. It can be very enjoyable.
January felt like it would never end. Hello, February! I hope you are a prolific one.
I have been feeling very knotted and stressed lately. My ceramics course being the main source.
It has gotten to the point where I can't remember the last day I wasn't at the VA building. It's been weeks.
But at least I am off to a little pizza/spaghetti gathering. Mmmm...
( but before that )
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| Note to Self: |
[28 Jan 2008|12:41am] |
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Rilo Kiley - Spectacular Views |
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Part of an ongoing series I have started which is titled "Junk on my Median".
Laura, you can be productive if you push yourself.
This weekend, in chronological order, you:
+ Went to Ikea [where you purchased a sexy thermos among other things]
+ Did a glaze firing
+ Received good advice about your future education
+ Completed the 30 cylinders
+ Started & completed a little de-stressing painting
+ Had lunch with Jenn who was here for the afternoon
+ Completed a drawing assignment
+ Cleaned bedroom [& other houseworks]
Sure there is still lots to do, but if I continue at this pace it will get done.
And in good time too!
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| What time is it, Mr. Wolf? |
[24 Jan 2008|11:25pm] |
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The Weakerthans - Our Retired Explorer |
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Last year in my history of sculpture class there was an 80-90 year old student. He was so frail that he could not attend an outing to the cemetery due to the risk of dying. I really respect and admire people who attend university solely for the pleasure of learning, of gaining knowledge and broadening their perspective. I often get the feeling I am just another frantic animal in this stampede to get a degree on paper, start my 'real' life. But I am gradually discovering that learning, experimenting and making connections with other intelligent, talented creatures will probably be one of the most enjoyable and rich experiences of my life. Unfortunately the clock is ticking and I need to take a full load each semester, and if not then make up with summer courses. I am not able to give the proper time to every course I am taking or every budding friendship I would love to strengthen. Some classes and relationships are becoming more neglected and that makes me feel very uneasy and anxious. Hopefully I will be able to devote tomorrow and the weekend to catching up with my workload at least.
I really want to do a series of paintings and drawings [unrelated to each other]. I have never created a body of work [outside of photography] where the pieces compliment each other and work from the same theme. My next painting project seems like the perfect place to start since we have to do three smaller studies and one larger finished work. The theme is 'Bad Day' and all I can think about is roadkill. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas that I can apply to this theme? I feel I need fresh perspectives to help spark my imagination.
Also, does anyone know where I can buy simple, elegant and relatively inexpensive wall frames? I'm going to try to make a trip out to Ikea soon, but if anyone can suggest somewhere else in Montreal or online I can go to as well that would be great. Oh, and I need a new prescription for Tricyclen. Anyone know of decent drop-in clinics I can go to?
( It's Lunch Time )
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| cleansing manifesto? |
[12 Jan 2008|12:00pm] |
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Catherine Feeny - Mr. Blue |
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I do not need friends who constantly victimize themselves and make everyone around them feel awkward and guilty. Who are catty/manipulative and use people. I do not need friends who ceaselessly speak in monologues about their lives/knowledge. I do not need friends who cannot handle disagreements, and who cannot accept my truthful opinions/advice without having a tantrum. I do not need friends who are unreliable, or who believe themselves to be the centre of the universe.
I do need friends who I feel at ease and comfortable with. Be myself with. Who I can have an intellectual discussion with as well as all the silly random stuff in between. I need friends who aren't afraid to let down their barricades, and who I can trust to see my own weaknesses. Who are honest and will call me on my flaws directly, so I may learn in time to become a better version of myself. I need humor and levity to balance the seriousness. Friends who I can hang out with in my pjs too.
With all this said, there are some people in my life I wish I could cut ties from, and others I wish I knew far better. But life is complicated and the gray spectrum is vast. Situations and the people involved are not black and white. It would seem nothing is but actual pigment.
Friendships are not supposed to be a struggle. Quite the opposite, actually.
It may have taken me a while to fully realize all this, but I have, at least.
Now what?
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| orange morning feet |
[06 Jan 2008|02:59pm] |
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Rilo Kiley - The Absence of God |
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I'm too comfortable. But aren't we all?
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| Happy Winter Solstice! |
[25 Dec 2007|11:52pm] |
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Spring Awakening - Don't Do Sadness |
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I hope everyone is having a warm, enjoyable vacation!
( my holiday adventure thus far )
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| everything looks perfect from far away. |
[16 Dec 2007|07:19pm] |
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Iron & Wine - Such Great Heights |
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Holy potatoes, who else in Montreal saw the lightning and heard the thunder in the midst of the crazy snowstorm today? My friend Jacob was walking outside when the lightning flashed, and described it as everything going blindingly white, due to the glare from all the snow. What bizarre weather. I love snow, but this is a little ridiculous.
In other news, my legs are killing me today! For seven hours I helped the neighbors load up their moving truck yesterday. We all live on the third floor, so as you can imagine that's a lot of exercise. I am also quite sad that they moved to Quebec City, they were the best neighbors. They insisted that we have no option but to visit them in their new home, though, and I've always wanted to see Quebec City, so that will be fun. All the same, I will miss Rosalie, Steeve and little Matthias. They were also ridiculously generous! They ended up giving Phil and I two ikea chairs [which the cats love for snoozing], $20 worth of quarters for laundry, a little lamp and some other things. There is still furniture in their apartment that we can take if we like [we have a key to get in]. I feel a little weird about all they gave us, but at the same time it apparently wasn't needed anymore and I'm sure we will find a place for it. We always seem to be lacking comfortable seating.
I am so enjoying not having school responsibilities. I love not having work or tasks I need to get done. Though I still have some Christmas shopping to do, but I love buying for others so I look forward to that! Oh yeah...and I never finished the dirty dishes...eck.
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