Maybe I didn't make it clear...*scratching head*

Well it's getting close to 2 weeks since school has let out. Interestingly enough, I still don't see any new artwork on here. Maybe I wasn't as clear as you needed me to be. Maybe you are waiting so that you are not the first one. Maybe you're thinking "Age before beauty". Maybe you're not thinking at all. I don't know. But here's what I'm thinking:

Work is always better when it is thoughtfully made. A little research, a few thumbnails, a bit of hocus-pocus and there ya' go - Artwork! It's not all that hard, but you do have to put forth the effort. As I am thinking about the summer assignment, I remember there being enough pieces assigned that there is one for each week. Some of you may not have done the math yet. Some of you may need a bit of a break from school before you jump back into the process. But the truth is you're starting to make me wonder.

I wonder if they are going to do those pieces?

I wonder if I wasted my time making that whole summer assignment packet?

I wonder if they have lost it already?

I wonder if they are going to wait until the last minute to do them all?



Keep a few things in mind:

*Whether or not you are fulfilled when doing ANYTHING depends on your state of mind. If you approach the event with an open mind and a positive outlook, or hoping to learn something, then you will probably enjoy the experience more.

*You make better art if you don't wait until the last minute and try to rush to get everything done in a short amount of time.

*This is an opportunity to keep in touch with each other throughout the summer in regard to the topic of art. You can blog about whatever, but I will not be joining you on Facebook, so if you want some feedback, here is where I am.

*Art in the fourth year, whether AP or Portfolio, is an elective. That means it is YOUR CHOICE to be a part of this. That is a cool deal but as with all cool deals it carries some responsibility. You have to participate in a MEANINGFUL WAY.

*As you apply to the schools you hope to attend, there will be many others fighting for a spot too. They may have spent some of their summer making art. Who do you think will fare better?

*Then there's the issue of the grade book... enough said about that.

So again I "invite you to get involved. Make some art, read about some art, do anything that you can post and write about on here. Let's get this thing going. Who will assume the leadership role(s) for the group this year?
... just wondering...