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5 Images about me (week1)
Three years ago I found myself in a deadbeat job that was starting to suck all the creativity out of me. I applied to Starbucks because I loved the atmosphere in which I escaped from the treacherous days at work. Even with all the recent bashing of Starbucks and the constant pressure to defend my job, I still enjoy time spent selling drinks to caffeine addicts. I chose this creative collage of Starbucks not only because it is Starbucks, but because it pays homage to M. C. Escher's "impossible staircases."
This painting was hanging in a small art studio in Carmel when I came across it. It is about 34 x 40 inches large. It caught my eye because it appeared to be real for a quick second. The colors are so vibrant and the texture so smooth. I chose this to represent me because I love the windy exhilaration that you get when riding on boats. I am a free spirited person. Sailing combines my quest for adventure and my desire to relax. The coolness of water also soothes me.
When I first came to West Valley I was searching for direction in my life. I had spent the past 2.5 years trying to pick a major, pulling my friends out of the messes they had made in their lives, and had just had my car totaled in an accident not my fault. The very first class I took was Intro to drawing. And I loved it. I was able to work at my drawings and not get tired. It allowed me to de-stress and express myself in a new way. This is a tree in the quad in the art area. It is still one of my all time favorite pieces that I have created. I enjoy charcoal drawing and landscape. This tree represents strength and beauty, two things that were added to my life when I embraced art as my major.
I found this photograph online one day when searching for a power point background for lonely. I would not characterize myself now as a lonely person, but I did go through a season of depression a few years back. And I am very individualistic now. I am a strong person who does not allow other people to push me around. Even though this woman seems downcast and in turmoil, I relate to her because she is alone. She stands waiting for the public transportation, yet she knows no one in the sea of other professionals waiting for the same train. It might be a self defense mechanism, but regardless, she pushes on with her life. I want the courage to press on and not let my circumstances get me down.
This is a photograph of a building in Minsk, where apparently there is a lot of new architecture and innovation occurring. I chose this because I love new ideas. I wonder at grand displays, I push the limits, and I marvel at buildings. How crazy is this!? Ha, I love it. I wish I could create things like this. Things no one has done before. Be the first to go a new way.
Three years ago I found myself in a deadbeat job that was starting to suck all the creativity out of me. I applied to Starbucks because I loved the atmosphere in which I escaped from the treacherous days at work. Even with all the recent bashing of Starbucks and the constant pressure to defend my job, I still enjoy time spent selling drinks to caffeine addicts. I chose this creative collage of Starbucks not only because it is Starbucks, but because it pays homage to M. C. Escher's "impossible staircases."
This painting was hanging in a small art studio in Carmel when I came across it. It is about 34 x 40 inches large. It caught my eye because it appeared to be real for a quick second. The colors are so vibrant and the texture so smooth. I chose this to represent me because I love the windy exhilaration that you get when riding on boats. I am a free spirited person. Sailing combines my quest for adventure and my desire to relax. The coolness of water also soothes me.
When I first came to West Valley I was searching for direction in my life. I had spent the past 2.5 years trying to pick a major, pulling my friends out of the messes they had made in their lives, and had just had my car totaled in an accident not my fault. The very first class I took was Intro to drawing. And I loved it. I was able to work at my drawings and not get tired. It allowed me to de-stress and express myself in a new way. This is a tree in the quad in the art area. It is still one of my all time favorite pieces that I have created. I enjoy charcoal drawing and landscape. This tree represents strength and beauty, two things that were added to my life when I embraced art as my major.
I found this photograph online one day when searching for a power point background for lonely. I would not characterize myself now as a lonely person, but I did go through a season of depression a few years back. And I am very individualistic now. I am a strong person who does not allow other people to push me around. Even though this woman seems downcast and in turmoil, I relate to her because she is alone. She stands waiting for the public transportation, yet she knows no one in the sea of other professionals waiting for the same train. It might be a self defense mechanism, but regardless, she pushes on with her life. I want the courage to press on and not let my circumstances get me down.
This is a photograph of a building in 
5 comments:
Catherine,
I love the idea of using pictures that have meaning for you as a way of expressing something about yourself.
Kudos!
Catherine,
I loved your photos and what you had to say about each of them. It's obvious you put a lot of thought into them. I admire your strength and your artistic eye. Keep pressing forward & follow your dreams. You seem like an awesome person! Good luck :)
That first picture of starbucks is pretty funny.. I did a double-take on that.
You're a gifted artist. Can't believe you just started and can draw like that.
(the charcoal drawing I mean, of course)
fabulously done...and I must say i truly love that photograph a with the woman in the train station...truly poetic...
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