Leaving Work for School

"Where do you wanna go?" "Third street, find some shade and park."

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

A quick sketch I did while thinking too much (again). Things have been hectic lately. With my birthday a little over a  month away I have been reflecting quite a bit; thinking of what will come within the next year as well as in the later future. Then looking back and seeing that not much has been accomplished. That's when I knew I needed to change things.

I've been considering leaving my job and going to school full time. It's what is best for me right now as far as development goes, but the change is very scary. I'll need support. Luckily through my sketchbook I get to resolve a lot of thoughts floating around. Though there still is a lot of worry and concern in my mind I know I'll get full support when it comes to this plan, I just have to wait for the spring semester to begin.

What are some major changes that you've made in your life to accomplish a goal? Are there risks in accomplishing that goal? If so are you willing to take them?

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Split Spread Decision

Well here is yet another split spread. Typically I usually try to get one image per page. My entire schedule lately has been chaotic though. It feels as though as soon as I get into my sketch its time for me to go.

None the less here's the result of utilizing left over space. The first part (right side) was started at the coffee shop. I am very pleased with the girl directly infront of me. The older woman further back was really a pain though. She was writting or grading regardless her movement was frantic. I definitely need to work on speed for those situations.

The later side was done later on in the evening. It's brought on by an earlier discussion with one of the art professors at the university. His recomendation for me was to work more on my atmospheric perspective. I feel this sketch performed this decently.

Let me know what you think and which you prefer of both sketches.

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Split Spread Situations

Which do you like more the top or bottom?
Split Spread Situations, a photo by benjmelgares on Flickr.

Well I spent about an hour on the top half and unfortunately time did not allow for the finish. However later that day I figured I'd go ahead and use up the remainder of the space.

So which do you like more, top or bottom. What makes you like or dislike the other in comparison. Leave me your thoughts.

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ASU Homecoming Parade on Main Street

Adams State University's Art League Float

Well its homecoming week for Adams State University. So there have been quite a bit of festive events going on and off the campus grounds. I even got to see Eddie Griffin. None the less today was the homecoming game and prior to the starting coin toss they held a parade through town.

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Having a Drink at SLV Brewery

Inside the San Luis Valley Brewery Having A Drink

Well while ending my night I decided to stop by the local brewery and grab a drink or two. The cast shadows and lighting in this building sets such a mood. Not to mention both the food and beer taste great. Count on seeing more sketches of this place.

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Terrys Liquor

Terry's Liquor in Alamosa Co

It's possibly pretty obvious that I'm constantly looking for new places to sketch. The other night while driving through town I couldn't help but notice how some buildings appeal to me at night. So this is a first attempt at night sketching.
It's always good to try something new or out of the ordinary to keep things moving forward. This will become a new challenge for me to work on and overcome.

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McDaniel Hall at ASU

A quick sketch of the McDaniel Hall at Adams State University.

So while capturing this sketch a friend arrived and we held a decent conversation, which in turn ended up becomming somewhat of a heart to heart. Everyone needs that moment in their life to vent and relieve there souls of the negative energy which burden our overall well being.

None the less while talking about my sketches and the work I've done, I can't help but get to the point that I'm truely at peace when drawing and that its all I really need to be content with myself. Working to illustrate and capture memories, moments, and emotions that connect or speak out a message is my goal. Doing so and allow those works to provide for my simple living is the dream. Now how can I get from point a to point b?

Ambitions, goals, and dreams are needed, without them a person loses faith and can not work forward. Now the challenge is achieving them. So Whats your goals or achievement. What exactly makes you happy with yourself?

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Milagros Open Mic Night 10.7.12

Well its the first Saturday of the month, which means it was a pretty eventful night at milagros. Open Mic Night had a great turn out.

Got some great sketches in, didn't catch everyone. I'll have to work on speed and tones.

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Concept Sketch

So the lighter is only there for scale purposes. None the less this is a concept sketch for a project I have been planning and working on. I would like to keep everything somewhat still on a quiet scale. But would love to hear what this makes you feel, think of or add some story to it and drop me a comment.

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Firedworks Gallery

Firedworks Art Gallery Alamosa Co

Fall is definitely here. The valley winds begin to pick up as the leaves drop and flood the streets. I must say I love the yellow in the air though.

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Wizard Tarot Reading

John Coyote Doing a Tarot Reading

Well this one isn't finished. Knowing that time was against me on this one I went straight for tones. As I started adding in the tones I was next up to get my reading from the wizard John Coyote. He comes to the college the first Wednesday of each month at Adams State University.

I had a great overall reading for what my career should be. I have some major planning to do. None the less I need to figure out how to get a hold of this guy for another tarot. What do you think? Do you feel there's any truth to them at all?

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Classroom Study

Adams State University Intermediate Painting

Well I finally get to open up the pages of a new sketchbook. I have been so excited to start this book. The sketchbook in mention is a 7"x5" Moleskine watercolor sketchbook. So the pages are better suited for watercolors. I can't wait till I finally close this back cover when it's finished to see how all the saturated pages overlap. (sorry I had to let me inner art nerd out for a second)

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