Visual Art Studies, Art History and Technical Drawing

There are several metallic projects going on at the moment. And, since they're all quite unfinished, I decided to get back to them later, and focus on different things here. Welding and forging are not the only things I need to study, as shown here.

I've really enjoyed Visual Art Studies. I haven't studied drawing or painting since High School, so it's been quite a while. How ever, I have doodled some flowers and landscapes during my previous degree; I'm a gardener, specialised in floristry. But, I can't say that I've been drawing actively for years, and it shows. Now I have a great opportunity to focus on numerous techniques, with the guidance of my teacher. I feel so lucky!

I'm also taking classes in Art History as part of  my artisan studies. That, too, has been enjoyable and exciting. Although I'm familiar with many of the topics, since my past University studies (Cultural History, Ethnology etc.), I don't feel frustrated or bored. Not in the slightest! We've ended up having quite intresting conversations in the classroom. There's always something new to observe, a new way to experience and look at things. At the end of the course, we have to make a portfolio full of notes and drawings. I don't have much to show yet, meaning: there's a lot for me to do!

Also, I'm learning to use Autodesk Fusion 360 as part of Technical Drawing classes. I's challenging and takes time, but It'll be a very useful tool, when designing furniture or even a piece of jewelry. We also need to know how to make drawings and calculations on paper, the old fashioned way. It's important to learn both.