Wind

So I have been working away today to get my syllabus finished as tomorrow is "back to school" day. I had to do a lesson plan for each class as well. I probably should have done it in the long summer days but that's not how we roll around here... Why do something today that you can put off till tomorrow is a pretty accurate description of my scheduling ability.

I had an all computer day. I worked on Word (for scheduling), which I find much more difficult than the art programs that I'm used to. I usually do everything in Illustrator, even word process stuff, however, the school uses word for documentation so I need to stick with it.

I also did some photo touch ups for some friends. I removed an ex -husband from a family wedding photo (not theirs) and did 2 copies; 1 cropped and cloned and 1 with Mickey Mouse in his place. I would post the results but they are not mine to post. I also did some touch up on the bride and my favorite, a little girl who I made into a "high key" photo with dramatic results. I may post that one as it is closer to art.

I finished by walking through an Illustrator project that I got from "Computer Arts" magazine. I tweaked the project to work with my advanced class and we will begin the term with this. It's a good typography exercise and we don't do enough of that. I think I will work on some more of them like snow or rain as opposed to wind. I am doing vector snowflakes later in the term and I like to keep a sort of continuity between the classes. It makes it easier to plan and I don't have to keep so much in my poor little head. "Wind" is the pic I have posted today.

I also received a "call for entries" to the Battersea Art Show but although it is not until May, they want photos of work by Sept 21. I would really like to have the Calf painting done by then and then I would have a small series of animal paintings. I could also do the other abstract of Richmond Park and show those but I don't know how "gettable" they are. I will try to put something together anyway as I don't want to miss the opportunity.

Well, now it is time to BBQ my fave... drumsticks!

TTFN X