Time

Where does time go? I haven't got time..... Make time....... If I had time......A waste of time...use your time....run out of time....lost time.....manage time.....lots of time....time is running out.

I've just been thinking about time prompted by the fact that its now February and at college we have started work on the units in block 2. These are the last units of the BTEC course and by June this year our studies will culminate in our final exhibition. The next sixteen weeks will see students busily researching, planning,exploring and creating their final major projects. I always find this stage at the beginning of the projects the most difficult. I can get so involved in research and planning and before I know it the deadline is fast approaching and time becomes my enemy. Poor old time...always being blamed when we fall short of our own or others expectations.

So during this block of study I have decided to turn time round and look on it as my friend. I have a whole 16 weeks to complete four units....that's loads of time !!

FAIL TO PLAN.....PLAN TO FAIL

If I make a plan with my new found friend then the next 16 weeks should be an enjoyable experience. There will be goal setting and lots of lists to keep me on track each day. I like lists.

Before moving on to the next phase of my art journey I need to just finish off with my final pieces from block1, so here are a few images of my completed work.  

Three oil paintings on canvas for Extending Specialist Techniques Unit. These paintings explore different approaches to painting the landscape. This gave me the opportunity to play with oil paints, discover new techniques and explore colour  relationships. This unit certainly made me push my boundaries and I feel the need to do more

Final piece for photography unit. I made a plaster cast mask of a friend's face and then used multiple black and white photographs to cover the mask both inside and out. As the mask rotates it reveals the optical illusion of her face coming outwards. I spent quite some time making this mask and getting the finish right. I had to work into the wee small hours to complete on time and as a result my sketchbook didn't fully reflect a lot of the working up to this final piece. That old time thing again, although I take full responsibility.

I loved the final result and I have to say I had a fantastic model who had no fear at having her face covered in plaster making sight and speech impossible and breathing restricted. Thank you Kate......by the way did you know I had plans for more?!!!