Topic #7

Topic #7 "Take a photo of your door. Discuss."


This is the "front door" to my dorm room, and when you get close to it, you will smell lavender. On the other side, I have a lavernder sache hanging on the door knob. I bought it at Whole Foods market at Las Vegas when I traveled with my parents. I love Whole Foods!

The lock on it is quite funky on this door, by the way. The key goes in fine, but the problem is, it doesn't come out very easily. Often times I find myself fighting with it to get it out. Thant's not the only thing wrong with the dorms, but I'll stop here because it'll take me an hour to list it out =)

That's my door!

Topic #6

Topic #6 "Do artists have a responsibility to society? If so, what is it?"

Yes and no. Yes, artists are here to give message, entertain, make people think, and create somethings others appreciate.

No, as an individual, an artist is only forced to commit to oneself; he or she is requred by no one to do anything (unless it's his or her job.)

Topic #5

Topic #5 "Who supports what you do as an artist?"

Myself, of course. I enjoy and like what I do, that is why I do it. My mother supports me as well. And my friends, and my sister, and my teachers. Those who bought my art, I like to think, supports me as an artist also. I sometimes do feel, though, that I am more expected than supported. Because of my abilities and love for art, everyone except maybe my mother expects some sort of artistic career out of me. I guess it is what anyone would do, but at the same time as wanting to make art throughout my life, I just want to seclude myself from society in a way that will not require me to meet new people and keep in touch with many who I only consider as acquaintances. I am naturally shy, so no matter how social I make myself, that thought will keep coming back to me. It sounds a little off topic, but I'll end it there; I really have nothing else I can say.

Topic #4

Topic #4 "Who do you talk to about art?"

Mainly, I talk to my friend Mariya about art. Other than the fact that we are usually together at least 7 hours a day, I believe we have similar viewpoints in art. We have the same classes, so it is easy for us to talk about the same topics, as well as discuss what we have seen in class and galleries. We show each other pretty much anything we find that is interesting. In a way, she is like a sister to me; someone so close that a lot of times you share the same thoughts. We also critique each others work; it is very nice to have someone your level right there with you for support.

Other than her, I used to listen to my mother and sister discuss about art many times. Also, I ask my mother for critique on my work (obviously this is when I was with her; she lives in a different state at the moment.) Even though she is not an artist, she is very well educated and have interests in many fields, so I know that her critique is still reliable, and I like the fact that I can get a different sort of opinion than what I get at school.

I don't usually talk about art so much in general, but it is interesting to do so sometimes.

Topic #3

Topic #3 "Take a picture of something that looks cool to you and talk about it."

This is Milo the Scorpio! It is an action figure from a revived old Japanese cartoon called "Saint Seiya" (otherwise known as "Knights of the Zodiac") He is one of my favorite characters from the show/manga, and a year ago, my friend Mariya and my fiance Russell secretly bought it for me! How nice<3

I was very happy when I got it; so happy that I kept playing with it, taking it to college to show around. My favorite part was that it would bring back old memories of my childhood; when he was little, my older brother used to watch the show and read the manga, and of course, he had action figures of the main characters. I had flash-backs of that time when I was handling the metal armor parts, the plastic, movable limbs, and the nostalgic experience was very entertaining.

That's all!

Topic #2

Topic #2 "Find an art work you like and describe what you like about it without using the elements terminology."

"Garnet Sky and River" oil on canvas by Julia Kottal

It looks like something, but it does not. The abstracted landscape gives off a unique energy, creating its own homey atmosphere. I admire the fact that she has painted it with vigor as well as subtle gentleness and sensitivity. One can stare at it, finding details and interesting spots here and there. It seems as if it is composed of simple brush strokes, yet your curiosity will not be turned down by staring at it.

That is all I can type!

Topic #1

Topic #1 "How do you feel about art-making right now?"

It's free! That's all I can say. I feel that now a days justification of one's work makes all the difference in the world, and no one can stop anyone.

Well, I guess I should talk about myself, since the above sentences seem to be too scarce for a response....

(By the way, if I start typing funny grammar/English, I'm sorry ><;;)

Sometimes I feel as if art-making is too much work. For example, if I haven't gotten down the technique right, or if I can't draw something quite right....it's all a mess! And alot of times, I'd rather be a secluded housewife and play games on my free time =p~ No more art, I say!!!

But, if I keep myself from art long enough, I will start craving it. Usually, I will start doodling or drawing the characters I created (which I did over the summer XD Fun times! Even though they're sketches, they turned out pretty nice, so I might put them up someday!)

I mean, what's the point in making art, asides from the self-satisfaction part? Throughout history, there has been many reason to make art, but now, other than the above mentioned, money, and commissions, what is the point? To tell a point? Art is very significant to many, but sometimes I just don't see any significance. Maybe I am being too passive. Ah well!