*Più arte = more art Too much about politics in the past couple of weeks, we want more about studying abroad and Italy! Am I right? Instead of bombarding you with information and lots of writing, this weeks post will be very easy to read. Well, more like observe. As I’ve mentioned in a previous […]
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Using your Hand to Illustrate Birds
With Thanksgiving approaching in a few weeks, I was reminded of the turkeys I made in elementary school by tracing my hand. Do you remember doing this? In addition to turkeys, this technique can be used to illustrate a variety of birds. Turkeys Trace your hand on construction paper of different colors, patterned cardstock, or magazine pages […]
The Next Michelangelo?
I thought I would change things up this week, because ‘when in Rome’ am I right? I’m also not currently in Rome, but you catch my drift. So, what am I doing this week? Showing you art! One of my favorite courses I’m taking here at the Florence University of the Arts is called Florence Sketchbook. We […]
Chance Encounters with the Geometric Kind
I come from a family of teachers. My grandmother, my mother, my father… and me (almost). Connected with this, but not a direct cause, is the fact that I have a really close family. We still eat dinner together, and go on family outings, even family trips. This past weekend was one of those times. […]
What a Great Week in QCC
I couldn’t believe how much fun I had this week in Queensborough Community College (QCC). I am registered for Chemistry 127 which is general chemistry and is equivalent to Chemistry 101.3 in Queens College. I have class from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2:35pm. My lecture professor and lab professor are both very kind […]