makeshift shelter : experience

today is unseasonably warm for a winter in greensboro. it is sixty degrees, the sun is shining, and the campus is full of life. it is the perfect day to relax and escape the stresses of school and work. sitting here, i become more aware of all the activity surrounding me. the tree whose leaves wave in the gentle breeze. the student running to avoid being late. the couple tucked away under a tree trying to salvage what little privacy they have. each direction yields something new, both inside and outside this cozy space. as energy and inspiration flow through me, i can't wait to record the world around me. with a blank sketchbook in hand, i pick up the pen not knowing where to lay the first stroke. vibrant colors, patterns, textures, people surround me, vying for my attention. all fighting to be the subject of my artistic expression. the thought energizes yet soothes me because i am in control. the possibilities are endless.

blue group!!

new year, new studio. our first project of 2010 is to design a makeshift shelter for sketching using only found objects. my group members are paris, hope, david, and pamela. while i am excited about the project, i am also aware that this will present many challenges. the fact that all materials must be found is the biggest. since we have no idea what materials are available, my group has decided to begin collecting materials before working on the design itself. hopefully after seeing the materials we will have a better grasp of what can and cannot be done.