The story of the little college student who could

     Whew, the last few weeks have flown by and I've barely had time to catch my breath. Last week was Thanksgiving break (so much fooooood), and I had the entire week off but wasn't really able to enjoy much of it due to some papers and a presentation and the like. My dad and I got three does which will last us most of the year; yesterday he put 5 pounds in his new smoker to make jerky. It is fantastic and I definitely recommend deer jerky or steak to everyone, it's not only delicious, but is more ecologically responsible than most other meat products as well.
     Two more weeks before finals and then I have a month off XD Can not wait. I have a painting I sketched out last week I'll be able to work on net time I'm home. And not ID-ing bees, which is what I'm going to be logging heavy hours with the next few weeks.

The metallic ones are my favorite. Especially when they look just black or brown until you get them under the scope. And then BAM! *gasp* they're blue or green

This one's a little creepy looking but still really neat



     My brother finally brought my art from the alumni show home, so I can finally share my favorite painting to date:

Voila. :) Five/Six hours of my love right there

     And I turned in the last of my little art cards for the kids who will be spending the holidays in the hospital. Lesson learned: if I do this again net year start way ahead, and sketching each one out (5 min max) before coloring is the fasted method. A shout out to the Tumblr community for posting age-appropriate stuff that day just by chance ;)



 

     In total I made around 60 of these little guys. Hope the kids enjoy them or feel inspired. I know I do. Feel there are going to be some larger sized paintings from these.

     "I think I can I think I can" said the little college student who thought maybe, just maybe she would survive this semester with a box of Christmas cookies by her side.....

     I'll get off my soap box, 'cuz I need to pack lunch :D

     Peace out, chickadees.