Reflection and Challenge 3: Make art

After consciously trying to be more honest for a week, I can totally see why the movie Liar Liar was such a hit. A little fib here and there can get you out a situation you don't want to be in, but if you just flat out say "no" it is in a sense freeing. Now in this digital age where cell phones have changed our plans by the minute, I will admit I could not fulfill all my weeks obligations. The woman that I am doing research with had her basement flooded and so our research schedule changed, which ran into other plans I had, and thus I was not 100% a man of my word. Even though i did bat 1000 this exercise helped me to realize how critical communication is, in all of its forms. It also made me realize how difficult it is to interpret text messages on cell phones or on the internet, so i made a new rule for myself. If someone sends me a text that gives a reason why they cannot be somewhere, i will take it as truth. It saves me a lot of time, and a lot of raging energy. And on we go....

CHALLENGE 3: Make Art

This weeks challenge incredibly fun, but it can also be incredibly difficult. This week I am going to make a piece of art for a friend or a family member. For my birthday gift my sister made a claymation figure of me and a drawing and I have to say it was the best gift I have ever received in my life. I knew that she was spending a great deal of time thinking about me, thinking about who I am, what I like and dislike about myself, and what would make me happy. Now, don't put super high expectations on your artwork, we all have different talents. But make sure that it is uniquely you, and that it is uniquely the other person. It can be a poem, a drawing, a painting, a sculpture, a video, a dance, a song, or anything else that you can make a case for being art (i'm sure   my friend laura could give a in depth definition of what art is, so if your low on ideas check her blog out). Spend time thinking about that person, pinpoint what you want the work to showcase, and get crack-a-lackin. I am going to post my stuff, I hope someone else does! But if not, were all still friends. Peace.