just a little something..

School is done. I am always relieved when a semester is over. It was a good semester, not like the last one. But, it is nice to have time to think, focus on myself and my artwork.

 Part of my grant money goes towards an assistant. He began working for me thurs. he is a very hard worker. Currently he is editioning some of my prints which are kinda complicated, like 20 etching plates or more each ( here is a pic of one of the most complicated, it has about 38 different things to print including a waterless litho background, a silkscreen layer and a ton of shaped etching plates that are layered in a dense way. When I make these things I dont worry about how they will be reproduced, its not really a concern to me, I never really thought about doing so but, I bet he wishes it was a concern!) So I am quite greatful to have him to help me with the things that I simply am not very good at or dont like to do. Its good to because he is keeping me in the studio more than I would on my own, well, I would of probably done nothing for a week or so to mellow, but because he is working for me I have spent everyday in the studio for at least 8, most days 9 hrs (except sat., I said I needed a day off). So its good. There is a lot to do. Next semester will be nutty, we have 2 job searches and these take a lot of time so I need to get as much done over the break as possible, My show is the beginning of May.

So, thats about it. Cheers.