I learned a great deal in our Figure Drawing class from April to June... I picked up more speed and removed unnecessary lines when sketching figures due to my instructor's strict regimen.... and it did paid off at the end which I'm happy.

However, the sad part is that the class from July-Sept will not have the next phase in my illustration training which is the Anatomy class--- I was told that I have to wait this quarter and they may have it for the Oct-Dec timeframe. I'm bummed out about it but that won't deter me from furthering my training in this matter (I believe that the digital side of things is covered since I will be learning how to use the Maya software so I'm looking forward to it).

I guess one of my classes (Intro to Animation) will have to suffice as far as illustration training goes.

However, I'm planning on adding an outside training regimen through either an online training or a one-on-one training session.


I'm thinking of going either with a classical art online training with Mindcandyman (from the concept art forums) or with Shef, who used to teach at my school that became a freelance illustrator.

I already laid out the homework and assignment days in relation to my classes and that leaves me with nothing to do at Sundays (my day off) and whatever idle time that I get from work.

Having another training regimen in illustration will surely help me in the long run but I guess part of me is holding me back.

"Fear of the unknown" I suppose.

 I guess if I really go through with my extra training means that I am totally committing myself to it (which I should REALLY BE DOING IN THE FIRST PLACE ANYWAY).

Finally done for this quarter!

Good grief, felt like forever.

Made significant strides as far as figure drawing is concerned, learned a crapload and I noticed my improvement when drawing figures down. I will do an art dump perhaps tomorrow night after work--- I'm trying to enjoy the next four weeks of summer break.

Art dump in 2 days. Still doing projects.

Saw the Avengers movie today. Fucking awesome.

Ooooh

Second major project for Life Drawing ended up as so-so.

First off, I'm still trying to get used to drawing big (as far as measures go) illustrations. However, despite that, I did my best to create one. Sure, it will take lots of practices in order to get better but yea, I I felt that I could've done a bit more for the second project.

My Art Director's critique for the first project was mellow--- he tried to hold back since we are pretty much newbies when it comes to this.

However, the art critique this afternoon was quite interesting to say the least. This time he pulled no punches as he tears right through our handiworks that left me upset and motivated at the same time.

When I said upset, I meant to say that he did not disrespected me or anything, it's just I felt challenged when the class was done afterwards,

Having a funk right now. Perhaps it's because it's nearing finals (for this quarter) and I'm feeling so anxious right this moment. Feels like some things are out of alignment for some reason and my priorities have been in a constant state of flux.

I mean, school is going all right (with the occasional struggles with math-related subjects), work is going fine (except last week where one of my senior co-workers pretty much gave me the riot act-- I guess I had it coming anyways) so yeah, both my brothers are doing well same goes for my Mom.

I don't see why I feel still worried about things, maybe because I'm a worrywart by nature but sometimes not giving a flying fuck at all the next.

Well, gotta hit the sack. All this thinking at this time of the morning is making me more sleepy (that's a good thing right?).

Art dumps when I feel like it. Maybe this week, I dunno.

Hectic week. Weird thing is, I know what needs to be done as far as Finals projects are concerned. May have to ask for a day or two so I can finish everything before mid-June.

Oh yea, almost had that root canal surgery. Good thing the new dentist decided to double check to see if my tooth can be preserved for at least a bit longer by filling it in instead of taking out the nerves. And he was right.

Will have a follow-up check in third week of June.

Got two big projects in life drawing, got to finish those in time. Got lucky last week since my instructor wasn't present so he wasn't there to collect the first project (mine was incomplete)... gave me a bit of a breathing room to refine it. 

Root canal surgery on Thursday. *shudders*

Will do an art dump next week, or the week after next week. Getting busy at work/school/life.

Still doing sketches but just didn't have the time to post anything this week. Though I can tell you that Friday is where I will determine whether if I transfer to another art school or stay here at the Art Institute. It's a long story, will let you know what's up next week or something.