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I've been "senior" status for a long, long time (double major makes you immune to that early, I think) but I officially wrote the words "graduation" on my calendar and had to sit back for a moment. It's been a long, long run but I'm finally FINALLY able to receive one of the most expensive pieces of paper of my life. 

I'm trying to channel my excitement and impatience to start the last school year into productivity (hence, at long last, a journal!). Expect a few big updates in the next few days followed by more reasonable smatterings of work. 

For more immediate access - check out my tumblr !

Until next time,
Brianne
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Hullo everyone! Me doing my, apparently, yearly update.

I got quite ill this past semester so I've taken a leave of absence this spring and moved home. As I've been recuperating, I realized some of my health issues were stemming from the absolute frustration and stress caused by my uni. I've had some good experiences there, but lately I've been thinking I've reached an academic plateau. My literature classes are an absolute bore, even the upper division ones are little more than homework time for other classes. My art classes, which were fun and let me experiment with new technology, have fallen short of what I hoped to achieve. At this point, all the upper division I have left are more or less studio time and independent study. This would be fine, but I've still so many technical things to learn- perspective, anatomy, proper color theory, etc!

Then some friends suggested, "why not transfer?"

Huh, why didn't I think of that? Like last year?

So I've applied to a new university and should hear from them by May 1st. Even though they don't have a BFA program, like my current uni, I'd be getting a more focused degree in illustration. The technical classes I need are available at more than just intro levels, I can take things like "narrative illustration" and "character design," AND I still get a final show (which gets listed with the rest of the gallery openings in Seattle- talk about exposure!)

In the mean time, I'm chilling at my folks place trying to get healthy again. I've got a work schedule set up, so I hope to actually get some art done while I'm here.

But enough about me! How's your year treating you so far? Any summer plans?

Ta!!
-Brianne

TLDR; was sick, now better. transferring unis. art soon!
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Updates!

1 min read
Uh... journal submission looks different than last time. Guess that's what happens when I vanish for four months.

Hey hey! It's an update!

How's life?

This is a lame journal but I actually have to go to work, like three minutes ago, so bear with me.

Most recent pieces are from my mapmaking/bookbinding class as well as personal pieces for my bfa program.

As always critiques are welcome.
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A letter

1 min read
Dear Catrosie,

I don't really know how to tell you this, but our horoscopes don't match. I think I realized it the First of May in your camping car when I saw you sit on the crazy monk. I'm sure you're ashamed enough to understand that I get turned on by garbage men and that there's no solution to this. I'm returning your ring to you, but I'll keep your photo as a memory. You should also know that I never openly mocked your eggplant-fetishism.

In pain and with greetings to your frog Leonard,
Blitzcatt


:rofl:

thanks :iconmusado:

I tag anyone who wants to do it ^_^
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Remenisce

8 min read
Was browsing around and found this. :D
Stolen from :iconimagec0rrupt3d: who stole it from somebody else…. And the cycle continues :D

I thought it was a fun way to feature some great art I've seen about DA.

Answer the questions below
-Take each answer and type it into the dA search box
-Take a deviation from the first page of results (may use ' popular' or 'newest' ) and post thumb (for subscribers) or link (non-subscribers)
-You can't copy the persons answers who posted this before you

1. The age you will be on your next birthday
18 by tfprince
2. A place you'd like to travel
Wales. by electrophiliac Book of a Wizard by st3to
3. Your favorite place
Imagination by siffert or power of imagination by ssilence
4. Your favorite object
...book... by a-n-o-m-a-l-i-a
5. Favorite food
:thumb60532045:
6. Your favorite animal
All Coiled Up by ladynightseduction :thumb55086729: aand Baby Octopus by superchickenn123 :giggle:
7. Your favorite color
:thumb33608067: :thumb78364699:
8. The town/state/etc in which you live
:thumb52277955:
9. Name of past pet
Snowball by bypolar-bear who was a -> The Stink Face by janiceghosthunter
10. A dream come true
The Library by nibor Trinity Library by elementalist
11. Your nickname/screenname
Book intimidation by kingofthefield <- bet none of you knew this!
12. Middle name
Fall Waterfall by chrystine by Nature-Club just a hint, it's not waterfall.
13. Favorite Smell
see 4, but also
rain by werol
14. Bad habit of yours

15. Your first job
Marble Slab Neon by Chelseayy
16. Favourite Movie (at the moment)
LABYRINTH - Untenable by Pika-la-Cynique and Mirrormask Shoes by SeltzerAddict
18. Whats The Weather Like?
Cloudy sky. by blacklight-rose
19. Favourite Sport
:thumb55793373:
20. Favourite Music/Style/Band
My taste is really eclectic but right now...
Electronica by eking Keane-esque Print by Rho-Art

I tag whomever wishes to do this :D
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