Well, the school year has officially ended. It hasn't actually sunk in yet that I will never have a class at Maggie Walker again. These four years have both dragged and flown by -- and same for this past year. It was certainly unexpected and unprecedented. I am sad we had to have virtual school, but I nevertheless feel I was able to make the best of it, and especially for art class. I am very happy with my art class experience this year; I feel like I really found my passion and niche, and it's gratifying to know I can make ambitious pieces if I set my mind to it and work hard, all the while balancing other responsibilities. I've always felt a bit lost when it comes to my theme, but this year, I was able to hone in on a specific idea and just work on exploring all the different ways I could express it, which I truly enjoyed. I would have loved to be in the art room making art, surrounded by friends, but alas, my bedroom has sufficed. I hope I am able to continue to make art, whether that may be just drawings in a sketchbook, or making gifts for people, or actually working on full-blown independent projects. Sometimes, it's difficult for me to take the time to just make art for the sake of making it, like when it isn't for an assignment, because of this gnawing fear that I should be doing something better or more productive with my time. However, if I've learned anything this year, it's that if you enjoy doing something that is engaging and challenges you, then you are getting something out of it, and it is therefore productive. This is the mindset I hope to carry with me into the next phase of my life. I'd like to think I will keep up with this website, but the reality is I will probably only remember I have it, like, once every few months and update it sporadically. Still, it's cool to scroll back through my posts all the way to September 2018 and see my progress. I am proud of the hard work and time I've dedicated to this class, and I am forever grateful to the lessons it has taught me about individuality, perseverance, and the nature of art-making.
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