Well that's the first two weeks of Term 3 finished. It's the first time I've posted in ages. I think it was a case of that I was finding Props a bit slow and was struggling a bit to have anything to say. However it did improve a bit by the end and I got into it a bit more when doing the plates. It's a shame though because due to circumstances I don't think we really got an idea of what working in props would really be like. One thing I did learn when watching the AA's working is the importance of giving clear information on things you have designed to be made. I can understand why AA's can get stressed out and pissed off about things design related.

It's early days in the different departments so I'll need to wait and see how I get on but I have a feeling I'm not very suited to Applied Arts. So far I haven't found it as fulfilling as doing design but again that could be down to not having much to do in props other than paint plates and put latex on cord.

We had life drawing again on Friday there. It's weird I love to draw and find drawing theraputic but life drawing and still life I find so difficult to get into. It get's me stressed for some reason. The funny thing was that when we had our break I was so wound up from the life drawing that I went up to room six and sat and worked on a picture I had been drawing and that really chilled me out. We did get to work with inks which was quite cool though. I think I might bring in paints and start doing life paintings instead of using pencil and pastel because I actually don't find that as draining. I also tried to channel my agitation into my work but it just looked like shit to be honest. I know I used to be able to do life drawings better but this year I can't seem to get anywhere. Not been good at things is something I don't particulary like but I have to get over that and just get on with it.

On a postive note we're getting to work on design projects next week which I'm really looking forward to so hopefully things can only get better.