i will be in ohio on SATURDAY...

...that means I will probably be seeing most of you who read this (if anyone even reads it?). Then you can have the real life update of what I've been up too, since I've been rubbish at writing about it.

SEE YA'LL SOON.

(and enjoy the snow that you probably have, because there is none here)

party in the usa (except not)

part one: complete!

YES! Part 1 (of 3) in foundation is complete!

Assessment was this morning, and I must say that the outcome was quite shocking. The head of the fine art department reviewed everything I've done thus far and gave me really high marks. It is certainly the truth that all those sleepless nights and anxiety are worth it. THIS is why I came to art school. I realize more and more everyday that I am a) extraordinarily lucky to have this opportunity and b) that I really and my happiest self when I'm making art.

That said, I will be continuing on foundation with a specialization in sculpture. Yes, I will spend the rest of the year in sculpture--not fashion, not any type of design...sculpture! Almost immediately when the school year started I realized that what interests me about fashion is not actually the design part of it, it's actually the making. That said, I've chosen to pursue sculpture because what I really want to do is learn how every material possible works, how it can be manipulated, how it can be used to create anything. In fashion, you're limited to working on the body and working primarily in fabric--and I just want to work in every medium! We'll see where this goes--I just think that the skills I'd acquire in sculpture can and will apply to any form of art that I'd want to do.

So, for now, there's no class for the rest of the week which means thanksgiving party, 4 nights of live music, christmas festivals, ice skating (in the lawn of a palace!), and hat making.

Oh, it's going to be a good week!

(the photo above is of the building where I go to school :))

*u* (that's a smiley face)

So life isn't so bad after all. I just arrived back from Paris yesterday...what a lovely trip it was! Macaroons, perfect weather, bicycle rides along the river, amazing food, endless art galleries--it couldn't have been any better.

Back to reality.

I've got one more week until my end of term assessment which means non-stop art from now until the 25th. A few American friends and I are hosting a little Thanksgiving party, which happens to fall perfectly right AFTER assessment--what a nice way to end a term. On December 12th I'll be back home in Ohio--I'm sooo looking forward to seeing our decorated house on 5th street and my family and the cats!

Oh how I love Paris. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll live there one day.

big apologies...

...because it's taken me so long to write here!

Oh has it been crazy lately! I'm on a different four week unit for school right now--two weeks in graphic art and two weeks in fine art. My time in graphics just came to an end, but in those two weeks I had to complete 5 whole projects! Starting tonight I'm going to be posting my art at www.mynameiscaroline.tumblr.com --so bookmark that one if you're interested! I'm tired of having all of my art photos scattered and having to explain to my mom what I'm doing, so there you go!

Things should be much easier from now until Christmas, I've got a feeling--although I have to start thinking about applying for my BA course for next year (very very very terrifying thought).

Sadly because I've been working working working lately, I haven't had the time for much fun. For halloween, I went to a Kitsune warehouse party (french fashion brand/record label)--AMAZING. And this week I didn't get to do much of anything at all--it's so crazy to think that my first term is almost over and that I'll be back in Ohio for Christmas. In the meantime, my friend Jackie (who is Korean-American) and I are hosting a Thanksgiving party and there are a few gigs and parties on the agenda. It should be a really productive and fun month ahead.

No crazy news for today--I'll be updating all of my blogs by this evening hopefully and Jackie and I are going on a window shopping spree at DOVER STREET MARKET--the most unbelieveable experimental department store in the whole world. Oh how I wish I could buy everything! And since it's sunny we're going to my favorite place, Primrose Hill and perhaps someplace nice for dinner. Oh it will be a lovely day!

Next week I start my fine art unit--my very very favorite! We're doing a 2D/3D project of our choice and a 4D video project also, both inspired by a film, the 5 Obstructions. Updates to come!

x C

another week, a million more adventures...

Oh what a lovely week it was. I saw GIRLS live on Tuesday....what an amazing show! There is almost nothing that I love more than a good live band. Thursday brought my very first assessment, and it went much better than I could have dreamed of! Positive reinforcement is always such a nice motivator. Since I didn't have proper class this week it's been so great to get out, go to lots of exhibitions and enjoy London.

The other day I saw a Robert Mapplethorpe show...which was really great. I'd never actually seen any of his work in person before. Yesterday Rebbie and I went to see the Fantastic Mr. Fox, a new film by Wes Anderson at a swanky Mayfair cinema. It's so cool--it was all done in manuel, old-fashioned stop motion animation. It took three years to complete and let me tell you, the result is phenomenal. But the best of all was today! I went to an exhibition called The Museum of Everything, which was so so so so cool, but the best part was that it was in Primrose Hill--a part of London that I hadn't yet discovered. Basically, I am dying to move there. It's streets of cafes, boutiques and lovely lovely building. And it's right next to Primrose Hill/Regent's Park. It's exactly what I always pictured London to be.

Tomorrow I start a 4 week unit in graphics...it should be quite fun. I've stocked up on colored inks and pens and am ready to go! I've got two more gigs to go to this week too! Passion Pit on Tuesday, Phoenix (Sophia Coppola's husband's band!) on Wednesday. Looks like it's going to be another amazing week.

AND I received a card in the mail from Nana and Papa (I'm sure you're reading this)--so I will be responding soon!

That's all for now :)

x

i've had an art filled week!

So, in the past week i've been to seven individual exhibitions and have been to the Frieze Art Fair. Oh, how nice it is to live in a city where that's possible.

Fortunately, there's no class today because we've all got scheduled progress tutorials. Mine's on Thursday and I've very prepared, which means no scrambling to finish work before then. That said, I'm looking forward to a week of fun, art and maybe a bit of relaxation.

Tonight I've got tickets to a gig, a band called Girls. They're from San Francisco and are playing right around the corner from where I live. Tomorrow there's a private viewing party at the Saatchi Gallery. And then, as if that's not enough, another two gigs on Thursday and Friday night. It's such a crazy week! I'm learning more and more that the neighborhood that my hall is in is basically the youngest, hippest, coolest part of london.

The longer I've been here, the more I love it. I think I've finally made it through all of the hurdles of moving to a new country and can now actually really enjoy it. My bicycle is basically the best investment I ever made--I rarely have to use any other form of transportation and London has tons of public racks and bike lanes in the roads, it really is the most convenient form of transportation. The bicycle I have is about as English as it gets, it's a Pashley princess with a steel frame and a wicker basket. It's so lovely!

For anyone who hasn't already heard, after a nasty domain name takeover, my art/culture blog is no longer accordingtocaroline.com, but rather thedreamingweaver.com. It was time for a change anyway...

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