My charcoal drawings were created in ARTS-1250-1, Drawing, which was taught by Colin Ruff. It is important to note that all of these drawings have one or more reference images/objects that they are based on and that they are not the only charcoal drawings I have done, just the ones that were done on professional paper for major projects. 

My color studies were created in ARTS-1100-2, 2-D Approaches, which was taught by Jennifer Ghormley. These are arguably not artworks due to them being studies in color and their being countless others like them, but I licked them…so their mine! Just kidding, I didn't lick them, but they are still mine! Oh and fun fact, because of the way the nerves and the brain are configured, most people know what any texture would feel like even if they haven't actually licked it. It might be interesting to think about while looking at these color studies, or not.

"Earthen Thread" is an essay that was written for ARTH-2801-1, Art History, which was taught by Alexandra Schultz. In this project I went to the Denver Art Museum, took some pictures, and compared/contrasted two different things. I was very proud of this piece when I wrote it and I got an A on it, but looking back on it now I am disenchanted with it. Perhaps I am being overly critical, but I nevertheless give this one a thumbs down. 👎

My figures were created in ARTS-1100-2, 2-D Approaches, which was taught by Jennifer Ghormley. For these projects, you might be wondering why the figures are weird and unconventional. The answer is I had no choice. The class and I were required to communally make figure outlines which we would then copy into an artwork. Did I like doing it? No. Did it help me learn the skills that it was trying to teach me? Yes. Aside from that, the rest is for you to figure out on your own. 

No, not really. There will still be descriptions of said pieces as per usual.

"Manta" is a 3-D art sculpture that was created for ARTS-1200-4, 3-D Approaches, which was taught by Judith Leinen. It was originally made out of paper and was intended to be an abstract piece, which was upscaled, made out of cardboard, and intended to be a seal waving, then it was finally made out of wood, plaster, glue, and ink, finally becoming the manta it was always meant to be. That being said, you may wonder where the two progenitors are. If you are, come on. I know that you know that I know, you know?

There is also talk about scientists changing the name of manta rays to Mobula Birostris but that name is objectively inferior to the old one so I am vetoing it. That's right, I am fine with Pluto not being a planet, but changing the name of Mantas is too far!

My nōtan art was created in ARTS-1100-2, 2-D Approaches, which was taught by Jennifer Ghormley. Nōtan art is a Japanese design concept that is about the placement of light and dark to create balance. Is the image of a tree above nōtan art? Nope, it isn't. Do I have an example in my photography. No, no can do. Maybe I should make it black and white? Eh, nah...I'll just leave it.

"Oval" is a magazine that was created in ARTS-3455-2, Photography Workshop, which was taught by Roddy MacInnes. It was for a midterm, but funnily enough the class didn't actually have a midterm. Why did I make it then? Well, because I wanted to test things out before the final, to have assurance in case the final wasn't shipped in time, and to momentarily satiate my relentless yearning for never ending creation. To that end, it is like the red branch on this young pine tree. An imperfect swell into a tepid reality. 

Most of my photography was done throughout the course of three classes: ARTS-2415, Introduction to Photography; ARTS-1015, Thinking & Making in Vis Art; and ARTS-3455-2, Photography Workshop, which were all taught by Roddy MacInnes. A lot of my photos are on my flickr account; however, now that I have 959 of the available 1,000 images posted, I will no longer be posting the photos I take there. Gotta save some space for emergencies after all. I guess now my camera will me more important than ever, you might even say it is my life. Ah, who am I kidding. If a camera is my life I need to get a new one.

My self-portraits were created in ARTS-1250-1 and ARTS-1100-2. Why do I have three of them? I know, I know it would be getting out of hand if there were even two of them, but here me out. The reason is mostly on account of professors finding it easy for beginner artists—like myself—to use a muse that is readily accessible to said artist at all times. Yeah, that's right! I am shifting the blame! It's not that I am obsessed with myself like Narcissus or anything.

On another note, did you know that when you point at something three fingers are pointing back at you? Just thought it was an interesting thing to mention…no particular reason. 

My Shadow screen-prints were created in ARTS-1100-2, 2-D Approaches, which was taught by Jennifer Ghormley. But who cares about that—look at Shadow! Just look at him! Isn't he a good boy? If you said anything other than yes, you're wrong.

As for the pieces themselves, what is shown here is nowhere near all the screenprints I have. I also think I have the original cut out to make more if I ever decide to cough up the money to buy my own screen printer. That, and if I can come to terms with how much waste it makes.

"Winter Wanderings" is a photobook that was created in ARTS-3455-2, Photography Workshop, which was taught by Roddy MacInnes. Unlike "Oval," this photobook was required and was the final for the aforementioned class. Now, I don't want to brag or anything but I think mine was the biggest and best out of everybody else's in the class, even though there was a group of four working together. 

To that end, I think someone was jealous, because when we passed around our finals the individual in question flipped through it so forcefully that the professor and I winced. And yet, the photobook still stands! Actually, it's more like it's laying in a tomb under my bed, but a digital version can be accessed and even purchased. Do I get any money from it? No, of course not. Does it cost a pretty penny? Yes, last time I checked it's $270.19.