Studio Journal Entry #8

HI.  I've been sick so not much has been produced this week... I'm almost done another painting, however.  I kind of ignored the whole color scheme of the picture I have been working from to loosen up my style a bit.  At first I didn't like it, but now its growing on me.  The background is kind of post-apocalyptic because I used mostly oranges and yellows.  I'm making more impulsive decisions which has been yielding different and varying results from my previous work.  Now it's time for me to get my 4x4 canvas- I believe I'll have that ready for next class. 

Last Friday we saw a work space for the Bruce High Quality Foundation in Brooklyn for thesis class.  It was interesting, but I left feeling confused on what their overall purpose was.  I have heard of the foundation before, but never really knew what it was all about.  I decided to read an article on the foundation to better figure it out. I know this doesn't exactly pertain to my thesis ideas, but it does relate to my future as an artist.  I really like how empowering and positive their overall mission is.  There's not much positivity going on nowadays.  Here's the article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/arts/design/13roberta.html

Here's a quote about Bruce High Quality's mission I really enjoyed: 

"The Bruce High Quality Foundation, the official arbiter of the estate of Bruce High Quality, is dedicated to the preservation of the legacy of the late social sculptor, Bruce High Quality.  In the spirit of the life and work of Bruce High Quality, we aspire to resurrect art history from the bowels of despair, and to impregnate the institutions of art with the joy of man's desire."

Professional Challenges, Amateur Solutions 

My next blog will be a lot more happenin'.  Not feeling so inspired this week.  BLAH

Latest painting.  Trying to avoid paying too much attention to the pictures I work from.  I think this is my biggest stretch yet and perhaps most successful.  The color scheme is more toward what I'm going for with my future paintings.