With the help and advice of friends, loved ones, and just simply that I want to......

[Starfish]

I've made a life changing decision.

Yep. I have come to a splice in the road and I must harmonically converge upon a choice.

I am going to Art school next Spring, instead of for Biology.

I will probably live in poverty the rest of my life, but i'll be happy.



I don't even have to move either. x2

 

[Andreina]

i know this sounds cheezy but you never know what opportunities arise from having gone to art school. im glad you did what your heart told you to do. the world needs more artists.

 

[Elizabeth]

You have to follow your heart. My best wishes to you, Starfish

 

[Rubyfruit]

I am so happy for you Fishie.

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Congrats!

You already possess such talent in your drawings, and having this gift will reap you such benefits as you forward onward.

You go, girl!

 

[MidnightAngel]

Congrats on the decision, Starfish! Best of luck.

It's so much better to do something that makes you happy!

 

[Starfish]

Not cheesy at all LDWH, I really think that you're right. Besides, they are already sort of cropping up.

I think Elizabeth's point is valid. I really am physically limited, so I can't really take on a very rough job, and being a biologist would either be lab work (blech), in the field (hard to say if I could do it), or writing. Not that I mind writing, but I'd rather paint.

My mom is going to shit. I haven't told her that I decided to, but she is the one who was whineing to my dad about how they should have sent to me art school, and all that. I think they'll be thrilled. My Dad is an excellent artist, and my mom wasn't bad either, but neither of them pursued anything with it really. I think they'd like to see someone in our family use their gift of art to the fullest. There is so much I can learn from schooling, where if I just did some stuff, while going to school for bio, that I'd not advance that much, because of too many distractions. I know this because I am trying to do it right now, with school, and I am having a hell of a time with it.

I have done two pieces and am on my third in two weeks, but I could do so much more, and better if I could devote full time to it.

I am so glad this is happening.

Ruby has helped me get motivated, and started, emotionally and by partially funding my supply situation , and I am all ready to take this shit to the next level. Too bad I can't do it right now, but that is okay. It gives me time to see what I can do on my own.


I inherited this from my mom. It means the world to me. I just wanted to share.

 

[privy2u]

Perfect choice

Follow your heart and soul fishie and you'll never be unhappy!

A wise decision I'd say!

My grandmother taught me a poem when I was a little boy and it has become a part of my life.

Be what you is,
Not what you ain't.
Cause if you is what you ain't,
You ain't what you is!

Oh yeh - the being broke thang! All the money in the world can't give you what is free in life, the living of it!


privy

 

[*bratcat*]

 

[Starfish]

Wooo, sorry I missed these other posts.

It makes me so grateful, just to know that I can have this oppourtunity.


Just for the fuck of it, I'll share the new one that I did, that is just completed.

Bamboo Cottage By Willow River

http://theworldofstarfishie.homestead.com/files/Bamboo_Cottage_House_on_Willow_River_by_Gretchen_Rettig.jpg

There it is.

 

[Starfish]

I have a love/hate relationship with my camera.

That painting is much less 'whitish' than it appears. The camera emphasizes light in distorting ways.

Here is a pic I took of it in it's display location and it appears as it is.

http://theworldofstarfishie.homestead.com/files/Displayed.jpg

 

[alexandraaah]

beautiful...did you do your av as well?

 

[Ravenloft]

Wow, you are really good at that, some day people will be paying millions for a copy of your art for sure.

 

[Starfish]

Wow, you are really good at that, some day people will be paying millions for a copy of your art for sure.

So sayeth the Emporer of Everything.... So shall it be.



alexandraaah, yeah I did. That was supposed to be a self portrait, but the hair is a bit bigger than it should be. I got carried away. Maybe I am just getting big headed.

 

[alexandraaah]

alexandraaah, yeah I did. That was supposed to be a self portrait, but the hair is a bit bigger than it should be. I got carried away. Maybe I am just getting big headed.

I especially like that one.
Chalk it up to a good hair day.

 

[Ravenloft]

Not as big as my head.

*Smirking*

 

[Starfish]

OMG! alex, that is what I said!!!!!!!! lol


Here is the bigger image....
You can see the fish in the water....


http://theworldofstarfishie.homestead.com/files/lounging_by_Grettig.jpg

Raven, Which one?

 

[alexandraaah]

make that a fabulous hair day!

I really enjoy that one; very nice Starfish!

 

[Ravenloft]

Which one do YOU think?

*Shit eating grin*

 

[HotXBunz]

Starfish, what a wonderful decision. A professor told me to find something I love to do for a living and I would never have to work a day in my life.

I envy creative people. I have no talent or guts to put things on paper/canvas. I see things. I have ideas but no way to execute them. My ex was an artist and I loved the way he could look at a sunset and see twenty two colors to my five.

Thanks for sharing your art. You are very talented. I loved you mom's gift. I wish you all the best.

 

[Guest]

Oh, Starfish......

The beauty of your painting is only surpassed by your own inner beauty. Embrace your decision fully and you shall never fail..... Art keeps people happy and sane......I don't know what my wife would do without her art, and if she could do it full time she definitely would. But talent like yours is rare.

And we all have a love/hate relationship with your camers. I, for one love it

 

[Guest]

Sea Star,
I think you're doing the right thing. When you are truly fulfilled, money doesn't matter much. You love art and you're good at it. I think this decision may just put you on the right path. Good luck, love!

 

[Gingersnap]

Me too Starfish. I decided it was time to switch careers and go for it..

 

[Harbinger]

Yes! Hooray! Art school! It's fun and challenging. Don't let those young, smart ass art students get away with anything, either. (They don't know anything yet.)

 

[Desert Amazon]