I thought it would be a good time to check in. I feel like I'm really close to actually creating something pertaining to my original ideas. But until I actually make myself do that, I have plenty of class projects to keep me busy. I really want to post some of those, but I just don't have a 22x30 inch scanner... sorry? I'll try to photograph some and see how they turn out.

I've also started to paint... Gouache paints to be specific. I love it... for some reason I just really get into these paints.

Outside the world of art, I think I'm finally ready to put WoW out of my life. I haven't really played 'religiously' since the end of summer, but I still hop on every once in awhile (and I still pay for it). But I think I want to devote all my efforts into Magic: the Gathering. It feels more rewarding and it's a much more directly social experience. Plus, I think I'm finally getting a solid grasp on the game. I went to a PTQ (Pro-Tour Qualifier) last weekend and made a solid attempt at Top 8, but finished 19th of about 200ish players. My friend and I plan to attend more PTQ's before the season is up and even make an attempt at State's. We'll have to see how that goes.

One more thing... David Bowie came to me in my dreams... I don't know why, or what it means, but it happened.

And no, stop asking, I haven't seen the episode of Flight of the Concords where this happens to one of the main characters.

-newbrandofevil
-H

So my sophomore year in college has begun. Doesn't seem so bad so far. We'll have to see how everything plays out.

New roommate is cool.

Pretty sure the new folks in the dorm will grow on me... some more than others.

And I'm getting really excited about my art related courses. I can feel the creative energy gathering inside of me. It's only a matter of time before I figure out how to harness it. I'm excited.

And on a side note that isn't exactly connected to my artwork, but my overall mood, I feel I'm back in the game. I just feel this renewed sense of confidence regarding nearly every aspect of my life.

Yes, it's just around the corner. Which means I will be artistic whether I want to or not. I've signed up for a series of art classes for the next school year that will lay down the prerequisites for almost any other art class or art related major. That being said, I will most definitely be creating as the school year begins. And with a scanner in possession, I can share it with more than just campus.

Aside from my eventual school-forced art, I have begun concocting some crazy ideas of my own. I see a storyline. Not the original though; something new. Don't worry, I plan on incorporating a lot of the same old characters as well as some new ones. We'll see how far I actually take it, but it has more promise to me than anything I've done before. But, I'd rather be secretive about the overall plan.

Brand

Yes. The time has come. I am the proud owner of a scanner. Now I have no reason to say I can't post my art. Except I now need art to post. Every day that I go without posting something, I hope someone kicks me. Or yells at me. I have a few minor things in progress. I could post a few things in scraps. But I feel it would be most liberating to have my first piece be a deviation.

Brand

The hope around the corner was false. I could easily bike the 12.5 miles to pick up a scanner. I could not ride back with a scanner. Hopefully the seller is willing to drop it off for a little extra money.

Sometimes I am amused at the poor planning skills I possess...

Brand