update on my degree studies

Since I last blogged  there has been the October break from the College. I had to visit sick relatives during some of that time, but got straight back to College work on my return.
I've created two final mixed media abstract samples for the Aids Awareness brief. I have now got the mdf for the final piece, which I'll start tomorrow. Can't wait to get on with it.The sample below is a section from a small tester. I used acrylic paints and egg shells, quink ink and Milton. The egg shells are to depict fragility, new life and hope. Quink ink and Milton, due to my desire to also use antiseptic materials in an alternative way. This will be very textured with raised sections of paint.The shells will also be contrasted with the colour or included within it.

The second sample I developed is smooth to the touch. Much as I like this one , it doesn't portray the feeling I was hoping for.  I'll maybe decided to include small sections within the final piece.

I have also had a meeting at Menstrie Care Home with Louise, the Manager. This was primary research for my Graduation Plan.
Which I was getting on well with, until the computer gremlins attacked yesterday. No, I hadn't made a copy. It was only saved on my memory stick at that point. It turns out Kingston's memory was wiped with regards to that particular document. Got help at the College today to try and retrieve it , but no luck.Still only one picture left plus gobbldygook.
It's one of the few times I haven't made a second copy, so lesson learned.

I've also been researching for contextual and working towards handing in my expanded essay proposal. Got a great book about the significance of buttons, and it's really helpful for my research. I've also found some amazing sculpture on-line. My research for this in on-going.

Life brings a variety of challenges, I'm still smiling.

degree course update

Hiya
Just sending my next update on how the course is progressing. I have been continually developing my ideas for the Studio Practice 1, and finding it an interesting journey of discovery. I am heading into the college tomorrow for the mid module tutorials. It will still be mixed media, but not a multi panel as I originally thought. I'll see where the next few days takes me.

There are a couple of my earlier developments for the aids awareness 25th anniversary competition. I'm not too thrilled with these, but I hope that the samples  produced since then will be a good spring board for discussion during the mid module tutorials this week.
I have submitted my contextual essay proposal, and will find out this week if I have the go ahead on that or not.
The graduation plan report is coming long. I've arranged a meeting this afternoon with someone who used to work with the elderly or "third age" within care homes. It's research for part of my report.Got to head to that now.