6 days

Hello all - 


It's starting to hit me. I mean really, hit me. In only 6 days, I'll be a college graduate. Walking across the stage to receive my B.A. degree! 


I've been finding plenty of things to keep me occupied until then, of course. Today I finished off my American Environmental Studies final capstone tonight, worked on a few art designs, and worked on a charcoal piece of a Norwegian relative - a good way to keep me busy in the studio post-show opening! It's titled: "Norwegian Grace": 

"Norwegian Grace"

Hopefully I'll have it finished by tomorrow. :)


I had my student life exit interview on Friday, which went really well. Tuesday welcomes two Financial Aid exit interviews, wind lesson juries, and final touches on my art portfolio and Shakespeare project, both due Wednesday. 


Wednesday concerns my senior show tear-down and gallery patch-up, which hopefully shouldn't take too long. From there my main focus will be thesis revision and final portfolio preparation for my American Environment Studies class.

Friday, the Class of '12 has graduation rehearsal, which is followed by (for me) a final field trip for A.E.S. class, followed by a final Wind Symphony rehearsal for President Robert Alsop's inauguration (the 16th President of Waldorf College)! 


Saturday calls for Baccalaureate, followed by a luncheon for graduates and families, and then Commencement ceremonies at 2:00pm at the John K. Hanson Fieldhouse, Waldorf College. Afterwards I'll be running back to my residence hall, cleaning, packing, and leaving Forest City for the last time!

Yep. That's my week.  One day at a time. 


May 10th is Holden Village, but that's a whole other post. 


Peace, 
Dean 

List of Last Things!

List of final things to do before commencement. Done is good: 


1) Compile last things for senior art portfolio (resume, cover letter, images on a CD, invitation, press release).


2) Write final American Environmental Studies capstone.


3) Write final Shakespeare project. 


4) Revise and finish creative writing senior thesis; bind and turn in. 


5) Uninstall gallery show on 25 April and get the drawings to their new owners.


The end. If I survive these next two weeks of craziness I'll be lucky! 


Dean 

Senior Thesis Exhibition and Wind Symphony Concert

Hello all - 


This past weekend was hectic, starting with my opening reception for the senior thesis exhibition, followed by the final Wind Symphony concert of my collegiate career! 


The opening on Friday night went better than I could have asked for - had an amazing crowd, and 8 of my 17 pieces sold to professors, friends, and family! A great night all around. My exhibition focused primarily on oil pastel portraits of family and friends, as well as a few charcoal landscapes and photographs. Here are a few photos that I snapped as the earliest guests arrived: 

On Sunday, the Waldorf Wind Symphony held the final concert of the 2011-2012 academic year. Dr. Dodson, the graduating seniors, and the whole ensemble was recognized for their dedication and hard work they put in this year. A junior flutist performed a solo piece with band accompaniment, which rounded out the whole concert quite nicely. 

All in all, it was a great weekend, and I'm glad to get back to classes. I never thought I'd say I'm glad it's Monday! 

Dean  

7 hours, 9 minutes

Until my senior exhibition opens! 

Two walls are hung; the other two will be hung this afternoon. I'm putting finishing touches on my reading pieces for tonight, and trying to relax as much as possible. I'm really nervous. I know that with God's peace everything will go well, though! 

Putting up this gallery and giving the presentation, I'm reminding myself, is very much a part of the sending process. Tonight, more than anything else, marks the beginning of the close of my four-year career at Waldorf College. 

Photos will be posted either late tonight or tomorrow morning. I'm hoping to get some great shots! 


Hope to see you at the show - it's open until the 25th of April, so if you can make it, you are welcome to come and see my work! 


Dean

Senior Exhibition Ramblings

Hello all,

My senior thesis exhibition opens in eight days! I'm going between feeling downright terrified all the way to extraordinarily happy when I think about the opening reception, reading my thesis, and talking about my artwork. I'm terrified to have a solo show, but at the same time I'm excited to show everyone else my work, especially to people who mean so much to me, such as family and Waldorf friends and faculty. 

Easter break starts this afternoon. I will be returning home, putting the finishing touches on my drawings, getting a guest book organized, finishing labels for each piece, and anything else I've forgotten. I also plan on making a lot of bread. 

Speaking of which, I am intending to write a piece on the theological importance of bread in an upcoming post. Just 'cause I thought it'd be neat. 

Have a blessed Easter!

Dean