01.25.2011

I decided to take a class this year to hone my skills in a new direction... drawing. Honestly, the only art classes I ever took were in elementary and middle school. So I have no structured art background, except for my jewelry training.

When I have tried to render custom designs, the series of lines and weird chicken scratches leave my customers scratching their heads and me to say... "I'll just make a model in metal. Then you can see what I'm talking about."

Long story short, I started taking a drawing class last Monday. Last night was our first night to DRAW! I got to class and I was nervous, so much so my hands were sweating. And then I started to rethink my seat, as I am in the front row and didn't want anyone sitting behind me to think... "wow that girl can't draw!"

But once I got started I was so engrossed in my shading, smearing, and erasing. The next thing I knew I had a drawing. That I drew.

I'm as proud as a peacock of my picture. I want to hang it on the refrigerator.

goodbye 2010.

what a year... ultimately i must say thank you for all the wonderful things that came my way, both personally and with my business. it's now time to look forward with excitement of what's to come.

hello 2011.

i love the idea of a new year. i always feel fresh and new. a new bundle of 365 days. a time make goals and strive to reach them.

2011 is going to be a big year. i feel it in my bones.

{image frank chimero}