Some things you don't know about me

Well I still don't have anything to show but I am posting anyway since I have something to tell.
I have been thinking art, even if I haven't been making art.
Today I went to Barnes & Noble with a gift card. I had something specific in mind. It would have been a book I have been wanting to read for a while.
Instead, I gravitated toward the art books. That can't be a surprise, but I am going to share 2 things about myself. I am a book-hoarder and a bargain shopper.
So what did I buy? I bought one bargain book and one regular priced book, both of which will come in handy for classes.
For sometime now, students seem to be gravitating toward the study of fashion. I have very little experience in illustrating fashion, although I have a great deal of making actual clothing; something else you may not know about me. In fact, I have made 3 wedding dresses in my lifetime: mine, my sister's and one of my daughter-in-law's. But I won't go into everything I have made here, but believe me when I say I know fabrics, fibers and sewing.
So the book I got regarding fashion, deals instead with illustrating fashion design and models. It has a lot of practical information about how to make your figures and fashion designs look the best they can.
I'm excited to have found this great reference book and think it will come in handy for those who choose to pursue this area of study.
The other book is also a reference book, but will be used for my second level of Fibers students. This book is designed to help inspire the designing of a fine arts quilt.
Here's hoping you are enjoying your summer so far. Don't wait too long to get started on your summer assignments. If you try to cram them all in at the last minute they will look like that.

helpppp.... please

The only one whose email I still don't have is Cierra.    :(
Maddy has been invited, but has not yet logged on.

The rest of you... GOOD JOB!

So if anyone has a way to contact Cierra, please let me know so we can include her on this blog. I want everyone to be involved.

Now... let's make some art and do some posting!

I'm not currently working on anything yet either...

... but I WILL be.
I have decided to complete the assignments with you! I thought it would keep me on my toes. And posting this on here will obligate me to do this. If I just thought about it, I might back out. One thing you will find out about me is that I am pretty competitive. So once I commit to something, I usually follow through with my best effort.
I have a new drawing book from Sophie and I will be using that for at least some of the work - to get new ideas and to pass information along to you.
I will post pics for you so you can see what I am doing.
thundercaaat - thanks for posting! I like your doodle and yes it is a big deal to be seniors!

Hopefully it will be a good year for all of you! But then... that is up to YOU! 
ttyl ~ the voice

First post!

Hey everyone! I am not currently working on art, BUT I will be very soon. I thought I would say guess what?! WE'RE SENIORS. I know that is kinda cliche to say, but I think it is very exciting. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far :) I can't wait to see what everyone will do with their creativity! :)

PEACE

WOW!! I'M IMPRESSED!!

I signed on to send an invitation to Kirsten and found we had way more members than when I had last been here!
You girls are Rockin' the Blog!!
Now that you're part of the group, feel free to post something. It can be a photo, a image that you have scanned of your work, or thoughts, or questions you might have.

I am not taking any classes (for several reasons) this summer, for the first time in many years. My fear is that I will not do as much art as I should. I am going to do my best to work and post my work along with all of you. That way I will HAVE to do something.

So now, let the games begin! And let's do some really interesting stuff!

Here's to you!

Thanks for logging in thundercaaat!
I hope you're finding your way around the place.
I see you have created your profile... interesting name.  hehe
I haven't heard from many of your classmates yet, as far as emails go, but I do have another invitation open right now so hopefully someone will be joining us soon.
The more we get involved, the more fun we can have, so maybe we can make it our goal to get everyone connected.