ArtLessons chaps 1-3

I found myself agreeing with the way the author went about describing the reasoning behind choosing art as your profession. I have asked myself some of the very same questions in passing and have come up with some of the same answers. Art is a challenging profession, and because I that an honest trade. The artistic merit can only be defined and seen by the care and craftsmanship behind and successful piece. The book talks of vocation in it's full meaning and I find the parallel in my own life impossible to dismiss. To sing with my hands and make image for honest pay. I have found the right place for me to be. Here outside the city I am comfortably alone, and have surrounded myself with the necessary psychic tools for the job. Between time and the quiet, patience could be woven into practice here. Learning to do what you love is not a thrill seeking odyssey. Growing pains now aside I have a clear picture of what is needed to learn at the foothills of the master's mountain. I also love the ideology behind educating oneself in theological and spiritual matters of the world outside. Finding a physical example of the mentality of a soul helps us understand the subjective. This in turn opens our eyes up to ideas that are being presented before us, and if they seem strange and difficult in nature perhaps a Zen Garden will push out any fear that lurks beneath the inward struggle between ignorance and ego. Being able to be enlightened is part of the job description, otherwise inspiration would never come calling. Finally write. I couldn't keep track otherwise and would have to remember to remember, and I would not be able to work honestly, because the image deserves to not have parts left out. Finding every impression of a moment takes reflection. Otherwise art work is impotent and half-hearted, sterile and blind without the homage it is due.

Semester Intro

Hello, there are some who call me Tim, most... call me Tim.
I am a nontraditional return student here in Menomonie and I am having a great time.
Pretty much a self taught artist I my studio courses back in the day were never my "A" courses, passed them, but that is all. This time round I feel prepared in my commitment, decision making, my and passion for the Arts as a drive that motivates me in my work and propels me toward the future. Working past fear and traditional boundaries of art students I left disgusted and come back hopeful and intuitive. I feel because of my past efforts I have better idea of what questions to ask as well as what direction to go... Having already learned what mistakes to make I now know how I go about my creative process and am here to learn from every misstep of the past the traditional teachings for the future. Eager and passive I wait, silently cheering on the intrinsic philosopher savant seeded in every artist. Until the day all comes into full bloom, I am content to listen.