We are now in Arizona! Today we got to visit the amazing Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon. I'm a little under the weather since my fall allergies have caught up with me. Since there isn't a huge seasonal shift between summer and fall in Hawaii I haven't dealt with them in a while. Also, we're traveling through some very different climates. I've definitely gotten plenty of inspiration for new works on this trip. I want to play around with the idea of night time settings with lots of neon lights. Something very dynamic and eye catching.
I also have my first commission. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. It's for a friend, so I'm not sure if the pressure is on or not. It's kind of scary to work for someone you know, I'm definitely going to be open to constructive criticism. This one will be a drawing inspired by a story that the person is writing. I just need to get to work, but it's been hard with all of the crazy road trip fun.
On another note, while this blog will mainly center around my artwork I will also be allowing it to become personal. I believe that artwork is nothing without emotion whether it be passion, anger, sadness, happiness. All of these things play into how you put a piece together. If you decide that you don't like the format of my blog you fully have the right to stop reading. Criticism on artwork is acceptable. Criticism on my life and how I feel about it is not, especially if it's entirely negative and not constructive. Anywho, there will be more updates once we get settled into our new home!
