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The display on my little Nikon reads "lens error!" when I turn it on, very sad.

I'm trying to learn a bit about Flex. It makes sense when my instructor demonstrates it but now when I try to apply it I'm scratching my head. If I wanted to be a web programmer I think I could rule the world.

Still struggling with thesis. There is this invisible barrier. I know it is there but I'm drawn to it by some mysterious magnetic force. If I could articulate it visually in 3D it would be an interesting sight.

Blah, Blah, Blog mania

I swear I am not egotistical or afflicted with multiple personality disorder. I am forced, by college class requirements, to create more blogs geared to specific topics. This blog will now be my general chatty and newsy blog about life events and random thoughts and interests. In the next couple of days I will post links to my new thesis, internship, and Practice of Design blogs.

random ramblings

It has been great not to be chained to the computer the last few days. This week I started summer semester of school. My one class is beginning Spanish. It is a refreshing change to be in a class with new faces instead of the usual suspects. The pace of the class is fast so I have to stay on my toes to keep up. I'm up to date on bookkeeping and Steve and I met with our accountant on Sunday to file taxes - hooray, what a relief to be done with those tasks.
Back in March I worked with Steve on custom coloring the concrete hearth and wine cooler floor at Tipsy's, a mega liquor store in Jeffco. I did not have an opportunity until yesterday to see the store since the grand opening. One side of the hearth is pictured in the photo above.
I have many art projects on my to do list. I have the beginnings of my own logo, a blog in progress for the train racing team (more to follow), and a preliminary outline for the thesis project with some sketches for a couple of the video storyboards. My resume and portfolio also require intensive attention.
I have also been posting to a daily photoblog the last month. Here's the link since there are now a some pics to view:
Random or Not

there is going to be a reckoning...

...tomorrow, my mid-term presentation is due. I have some image elements made but barely the beginnings of a 2-3 minute video in process. I want to change my thesis statement. Apparently this is a normal state of mind for others in this situation and of course for me, the queen of indecision. Here is the statement as of now:

The quilt, as a contemporary art form, can be created in non-textile media and retain the fundamental elements and qualities associated with traditional quilt making.

My instructor, based on my understanding of his advice, cautions me not to merely create interesting motion graphics, i.e., animated 3D quilt blocks flying in space. I think he also has concerns about the proficiency of my technical skills. Yes, I am still a novice on the edge of intermediate level ability. But I'm up for a challenge and I believe I always have solid conceptual ideas backed up by reasonable research efforts.

The focus of the non-linear narrative will be on the personal investment a quilter, or any artist, imbues into a creation via exploration of various themes. These include global causes, gender roles, spirituality, etc. I will focus on identity and personal power. These are inextricably tied to memory, family, and tradition. These are all themes common to quilt and artmaking.

thesis project diary

This blog is a requirement for my Fine Arts thesis preparation class. My hope is this will aid in keeping me on track with research, writing, and the exciting and potentially frustrating and painstaking work of creating 2d and perhaps some 3d video based art. I am prone to indecision, procrastination, and can easily lose focus and want to abandon projects when newer and more interesting concepts emerge. So hopefully blogging will force me to be accountable. More about the project to follow.