Thoughts after Class #1

 There have been only a few cases where I have left a classroom after the first class and known that the teacher will bring out my full potential to not only succeed in the class, but develop skills I can use in the real world. I know this because of the level of comfortableness portrayed by the teacher, therefore allowing the students to be open and explore their creative sides. I am intrigued. I know I will have to work hard because a lot is expected of me, but because I am motivated, unlike a math or science course, I will try my best to exceed the standard expectations. As for my expectations, I only have one - to feel immersed in a project unlike any other from a high school or recreational art class. I am excited to find meaning in an in depth project I will be truly proud of when I finish. Of course I feel proud of almost every other project I accomplish, including the two hanging in my dorm room, but those were pleasure pieces, and I am curious as to what it would feel like to attach my emotions to an art project.

 I went to a small private school outside of Atlanta that prided themselves in valuing the arts. I am not saying that it was a lie, but it was not until my senior year when my friend did a whole portfolio on gay pride did people start using art around the school to actually SAY something ( http://www.theprideartist.com/pride-pieces.html). That’s where my inspiration to feel my art came from and I am really excited to see what the rest of the class comes up with as well.