I'm a little blue engine

[shadesofmauve]

I've reached a slower point after far too many late nights working on web design. I should be able to take a few deep breaths and reaquaint myself with sleep. Of course, I haven't quite earned my reward yet, but finishing the 2nd web project and knowing the grade is a step in the right direction (A-, despite the fact that it was technically late).

Today I put part of my multinational multi-hundred-dollar conspiracy into action. Now to sit back and wait for results. The timing isn't all it could be, but late is better than never, right? Yesterday I registered for classes, so I know my winter schedule - I have never been such a slacker, credit wise. It kicks ass. Senior studio seminar with Sharron and Prof practices with Tom Johnson, and 2 credit design production lecture with Elsi to make up the credits for a full load. I'm already filled with ideas for progressing my 'body of work' (doesn't it sound delightfully pretentious?).

Now, to survive until winter quarter. For my own clarification as well as an explanation of why I erratically appear at BS of Comics and haven't held any more poker nights this year, here's the .

Final web design project - personal portfolio site - useful for more than just a grade! Since i was planning on doing this in my freetime, doing it for a grade is GREAT...now, to keep that momentum.
Lummi Island Lavender website - the layout comps are on Sharron's desk right now. I told her I'd have the finished product by the end of finals week. Finishing this project means the added excitment of a pay check!
Art History research paper - This really doesn't interest me, and the library sent back the book I ordered 'cause I didn't pick it up fast enough. My 'imaginary score' from our first hand-in isn't so hot, but considering my midterm grades and the fact that it's mostly technical citation stuff...I'm not too concerned.
Grad School Applications - I'm applying to at least four schools (might go up to five following a tip I just got). Each requires three letters of recomendation, a print portfolio (every format is someone different, helpfully), several personal essays, and some filthy lucre.
Schedule/Attend a Reuhmatology appointment - it seems silly, but I keep forgetting and I need to get it done before the new year, when our insurance reverts. They'll probably tell me my fingers'll fall off.
At least two new drawing peices - I need to show more sketching skills in my grad school portfolio. At least one peice will be a new less crappy self portrait. Other'n that, who knows?
Pursuing teaching opportunity - I need to call the friend of a friend who's interested in fiddle lessons for her daughter. Teaching is not on my skill list, but it's worth a try.
comics - Last but not least. Comics are much more important than my fingers falling off, right? I need to finish the 'Latte' and I have an idea for a very college town 2nd Thoughts for the ashcan. Add to that some amount of Butch & Spike...I'm not sure what the current Bugle plans are re:how many strips. This also counts as fun.

Y'know, I think I'll go take a nap!

Comments

[fenmere.livejournal.com]

Boy, I wish I had a body of work. ;p

Oh, oh, I know I do, but what I have wasn't intentionally put together, nor does much of it resemble the deliberate experimentation and exploration that a professional artist usually has. Or, rather.. Oh hell.

Anyway, it sounds like your busier than anyone I know, except maybe Robyn... Keep that in mind. You might very well being doing more than most humans are ever expected to really do. If you acheive half of it, you'll be awesome.

To make things a little easier for you to figure out, the Bugle schedule is as follows (and I really need to make an official post for this):

December, January & February, it'll be monthly, printed as we gain funds. You can submit as many or as few comics as you like to these issues, though I suggest one issue of Butch & Spike each month. Any extra comics you submit will be welcome gravvy, but you should definitely pace yourself.

We'll try to go weekly as soon as our finances allow, but we might have to do every other week first. We'll see.

Take care, and enjoy your nap!

[fenmere.livejournal.com]

Of course, that isn't to say what you're doing doesn't look possible! Just saying that you should go easy on yourself if you don't meet your original standards in the end. Give your Puritan Work Ethic a surprising hug for me. ;)

[shadesofmauve]

I love my puritan work ethic. Getting him out into the open has let me deal with him better, I think. :)

[fenmere.livejournal.com]

It seems that way. Seeing the comic has kind of helped me a little bit, too, actually.

[shadesofmauve]

I think I will enjoy that nap.

Y'know, the busyness honestly wouldn't seem so absurd if one only removed the grad school aps. Then it'd just be normal school work with a tiny peice of contract work and arts. As for the Robyn comparison - well, I'm glad I don't have five(?) boyfriends to keep track of/make happy at the same time - that'd make the whole kettle of fish a LOT harder.

I certainly don't have a body of work - I have a shelf full of old sketchbooks, which is something else entirely. Even my class work normally isn't 'finished', really, to the point where it could be a real peice - with the possible exception of 'Picking up the Peices' from our figure drawing class, which I actually worked to completion after the final. Also, a definate lack in 'deliberate exploration and expiramentation' (nice way of putting it, btw) - more of a 'doing whatever I damn well please', which is somewhat less productive.

[fenmere.livejournal.com]

Yeah.. I'm just saying even professional artists are often less professional than school paints them out to be. I guess by being a graphic designer, my work has been dictated by my projects. I have some ideas for a couple series of illustrations, though. Just no time to do them yet. *sigh*

[madalchemist.livejournal.com]

You have my sympathies in terms of the work load. The end of this quarter is qoing to be complete madness for me. Madness I say.

Never taking 4 history classes at once ever agian.