Milwaukee lovin'

I really love Milwaukee. The past couple days have been beautiful outside (the rainy picture is from a week ago), so I've been able to explore more. I can't wait until the summer when classes are on hold and I can continue to explore of the little shops + great food here.

My Hero

This lady. I can't even begin to explain the role that Gammie has in my life. She's been there for me through anything & everything. She is by far the wisest person I've ever met, the funniest too. She always knows what to say & when to say nothing. She introduced me to art. She's my one of my biggest supporters, motivators and best friends. I don't know where I'd be without her. 

Its been really hard to be away from her - living in Milwaukee. We've found ways to stay close. We constantly write each other letters, which she signs with xxxxooooxoxxoxoxo - gammie & feels the need to send me $5.00 :) . We talk on the phone - she scolds me for not answering (even if I'm in class).  And if Rachele is at her house, we FaceTime...but this mostly just consists of us making funny faces at each other. I guess what I'm getting at is that I'm so grateful to have her in my life. 

Class Update!

I just had a freaking awesome day with my art. I love those days...they seriously make me realize that I love what I'm doing. This piece was done in my Drawing 102 class in 45 minutes in charcoal. We're currently focusing on local tones. This class is teaching me a lot...especially considering that my professor is very technical. Yay for learning!

Wishin'

This bag.

This terrarium.

This shirt.

This soap.

Headin' h o m e

 I absolutely love Milwaukee and I can't wait to explore it more as I spend more time//adjust to living the college life. (I've come to find that the secret to college is coffee - or expresso because I'm still not sold on the taste of plain coffee.) But I am unbelievably anxious to head back to Appleton. So far this year I've been so wrapped up in school and getting used to everything that its nice to just breathe and return to a comfort zone.  

I can't wait to bake & eat & eat & eat & watch movies & give everyone there carefully selected presents & be around my family. This season's plans are going to be full...but fun. I'm working Christmas Eve at the bakery, and I'm actually really excited to work and be immersed in the crazy rush that Christmas brings. Being in Milwaukee just hasn't been comparable to my last December, maybe the lack of snow is at fault. I'm not sure. Appleton, here I come!

Snowy Day Adventure

Finally.

I just got back from one of my favorite classes. Sadly, this was the last class. I didn't realize until I got there just how sad I was that it was almost the end. The teacher was the best, the course content was gold, and I honestly enjoyed the class.

At the end of the class, while everyone was packing up their projects (we had a final critique), I realized how far I've grown as an artist this semester. I'd been worried at the start of the semester. I'd been having doubts about being an artist. Not only was I worried about things financially, but also if being an artist was really what I was suppose to be.

Today, everything just felt right. I felt confidence and passion that I haven't felt towards my art in a while. I feel inspired to create more. I feel confident that I can succeed as an artist. I feel like I've finally seen the sign that I'm in the right place. Finally.