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Bring It On, World written @ 10:04 PM on December 04, 2003 The rain is falling outside, and the campus is engulfed in mist. Hundreds of raindrops are scattered on my window, and when a car passes by and the light catches, it's like there are hundreds of stars stuck to my window, as if they were small sun catchers. Today was fantastic. I finished my stagecraft projects, my photography final, got about half way through my scenic design final, and started working on paintings in my studio again. I'm doing an oil painting of this Japanese maple tree I saw during my visit to Columbus back in October. I had my camera with me then and it was midday, right when the sun hovered over the canopy of leaves. When the light hit the tree, the leaves exploded in this beautiful chaos of color that you would have never expected the tree to have. I took a picture of it, and I'm using it as a base for this painting. It's taking me hours, though, because I've insisted on painting each individual leaf. Each leaf has its own set of colors, and no two are alike. Wait until you see it. I would wager there are close to a thousand leaves on this canvas board by this time. In spite of all the work I have, I took the time tonight to finish up artwork I had hoped to complete this semester. I went into my studio nervous, unfocused, feeling rushed, and wondering if I would later regret sitting down in front of this piece and/or fucking it up. When I left some three hours later, I felt happier than I have in weeks. The stress was gone, my worries struck down, and I was left with a sense of inner peace. I feel like I have the faith to take on what I have left to do. Which is still a lot. But the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel is there. Friday evening I'm going home again; I decided I'm going to develop pictures of the hockey team for my dad for Christmas, so I've got to take time to snap a roll or two. Saturday I have a follow-up appointment for my wisdom tooth surgery, and then it's back to school. I'll be in the studio working on paintings/scenic design for the rest of the weekend. By the beginning of next week, it'll be a whole new ballgame. Most of my work will be done, and all I'll really need to do is study for my politics and archaeology exams. What a combo. Just think, though: two weeks from today I'll be home for winter break. Another semester will be done, another small chapter of my life closed... and another whole vicious cycle to repeat! Bring it on.
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