Reflection

 

This week I spent many hours in the art room working on multiple pieces. I many grinnded on my piece of my sister but also worked on a skateboard deck and finishing another portrait of my sister in pastels. 

I was also able to attend Wednesday night open studio where I helped Sam, Malcolm, Nathan, and Billy on the skateboard decks while also spending some time painting.

Luckily Corby was also nice enough to let me in on Sunday where I worked for a couple hours on the oil painting of my sister. Billy also gave me a critic and was very helpful as I have been struggling with this piece. 


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