Middle of June

Life has taken a loop de loop course and lead me directly back here. Funny how that happens. I am now working full time as a florist in a little floral shop inside a grocery store. It has been so good to get out of the house and learn a new trade. I have found that as long as I'm working with my hands I am happy. There are so many things to make and do and create!!

I am signed up for and preparing to start an 11 week course in Floral design starting July 5, 2010. I am so excited. I am doing this for several reasons - among them a pay raise, and more knowledge to pull from in regards to what I'm doing. I also just want to be certified :D It is expensive to take, but not nearly as expensive as the bachelors degree that I am also planning on taking as soon as I have the first semesters monies saved up. I'm still oscillating on the actual degree. I would love to be a full on Graphic artist/illustrator - but I also enjoy web design. We'll see where it lands. Either way I'm going to aim for a minor in business.

I have not had alot of time to paint - but after finding a couple of image blogs I plan to start posting my doodles and art pieces as I do them. I want to focus on the human form for the moment - people are so fascinating I want to be skilled in drawing them :D That and I would love to focus on learning how to do beautiful and successful pin up artwork. There are so many things I want to draw well - the list is endless. Luckily I have plenty of time to explore many different avenues that will hopefully lead to beautiful works of art.

Signing off for now - have much to do before I have to be at work this morning.

May the Muse of creativity inspire you!!

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