Hello!
Horay for summer. It seems like summer has been moving so quickly already, it reminds me not to let my free time dwindle away! But then again, I do not have much free time. There is the picture of the wall I will be working on this summer, and it looks intimidating! It is the biggest mural they have ever done and I am so excited to be a part of it. We are reproducing a famous Charlie Harper, called "Homecoming", you should look up his work if you haven't heard of him, it is very interesting. I even got to visit the Charlie Harper sanctuary (basically) a huge 8 story house in Over-The-Rhine with TONS of his ORIGINALS. It was a great experience. And our tour guide, Chip, was a hoot.
I also took this second picture in Over-The-Rhine, and working downtown exposes you to a lot of graffiti. I have come to find it as very artistic and I even appreciate it at times. The good stuff at least. I have also became familiar with the work of Shepard Fairey and I find his work very inspiring. There are displays of his work in many places downtown, especially near and inside the Contemporary Arts Center.
As for working on art, I have started a piece, but am waiting to post a picture. I really like the idea, but it didn't work out the way I would have hoped. So I will try to give it another go before I post a picture, nothing is perfect without effort anyways I suppose.
Overall, this summer is going great. I have learned a lot already, met a lot of great people, and still have time to have fun with my friends. I will be working on that drawing you assigned this week or next week most likely.
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That's awesome! Your building is HUGE! I can't wait to see it and hope I can check in on the progress from time to time. I live fairly close to downtown so it wouldn't be a big deal to drive by occassionally. I would love to have been on the studio tour for Harper's place. That's a rare privilege. Have not done much art yet, but I am working on the design for the front cover for the planbook for the upcoming year. Hope you like it. It will be different. Right now am putting my efforts into getting my house and my head in better shape. Lot's to still take care of this summer. But hope to be doing some artmaking sometime soon. When I do, I will post. But in the meantime, if you talk to anyone else in class, have them send their gmail addresses so I can send them an invitation. Take care. ~S
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