The Crack Track

Hey!

So, its official. The final week before our exhibition has come upon us. This means late studio nights, excessive amounts of caffeine, and many many many things to get done in a short amount of time. We've basically been living in the studio the past couple of days, and it has been such a great experience. We've been split into three groups to help cover the ground we need to cover in an efficient manner. We've encountered some major setbacks already, but we're working through them in order to get ready for the exhibition. Seeing everything coming together has been awesome...it looks cooler than we imagined it would. Being in the studio has been a life changing experience for me. I've always struggled with where art fit into my life since its not my major and not something I have a lot of time for at school. However, since being here I've discovered ways to make it fit into my schedule. I don't need to give it up entirely just because I'm not studying it in school. I've also really been pushed artistically here, which has been the push I've needed, but haven't been able to get.

We've basically been living in the studio. We went to see West Side Story on Broadway. It was really awesome, but I didn't realize the story was so depressing. It didn't compare to getting to meet the cast of the Little Mermaid though. That'll be hard to top :)

I can't believe I only have a little more than a week left here. I feel like I've known this group for so long! We're all dreading leaving each other since we're all so attached.

Oh! I was offered a job to illustrate a childrens book. Its such an awesome opportunity for me. Please just pray it will work out. They might need me while I'm in NYC. If thats the case, then they're going to keep my portfolio work on file and call me next time they need someone. This makes me so excited :)

Okay, well I'm going to go back to working in the studio until some awful hour in the morning. I'll try to keep you all updated on a regular basis!