half awake, half asleep

What's up blogworld? So this term I'm actually probably not going to be able to do as much figure drawing (although I'll certainly try), because I have core skills to work on. So the posts will certainly be less frequent (I may become vain and do several WIP-type stuff), because I'll be doing a lot more modelmaking, observational type sketches of buildings (a teeny bit of figures when I can squeeze it in). I"m learning more about design, as it means in the non-illustration based way, so it is more form and idea based and less shape based. It's about how pieces fit together, how things expand and contract, twist, curl and how structurally sound they are, bearing in mind things like scale, proportion, balance and symmetry. It seems wonderful for my interests, because it's a great blend of science and art. Things have to work in a real world scenario, or at least your structure has to be able to stand up and things like light and sound will be taken into consideration. I'll be continuing with my sculpture (which has already begun but it's one pose for the entire semester), but some other illustration-y type things that are 2D will probably not be happening unless they pertain to design and its translation to a structure. I'm told I"ll be building and designing a shed this term, so that should be interesting. Also, I'll be able to (as an option) put some of these 3D CAD skills to use. That should be great, too. I've been modelling in Rh!no this past week and it's been great. It's such an excellent programme. I'm excited but seriously very very tired. I've been drinking a lot of boba to keep me awake. And I need to do laundry...very soon. It's going to be an exciting ride, and one I've been told, is full of opportunity at the end, which is wonderful. I"ve heard such great things about this programme and was astounded by how smart and serious-minded my classmates are this term. All of them. It's a perfect fit and I know it has taken me this long but I know that it's all going to run its course. I can't wait. Until then, I"ll be drawing my way to the other side...