Because I think its probably safe to post this now....

Following on from this post:

http://missmerrydown.blogspot.com/2010/03/dear-college.html

I think it's probably safe to post the reply that I got....who knew College could communicate with it's students????

Dear Student,

I can't believe it has come to this. Remember all the good times - the times when you enjoyed coming to me, and how you would be proud to call me 'your college'. I realise it hasn't been easy for us lately. If only you'd followed the example of other students and become disabled, or severely depressed. Things would have been different then.


Yes, I would have been there for you if you hadn't been so normal.

 I know we've had a roller-coaster relationship, and at the moment we're off the rails, but surely it's worth another try? I'd do anything to try and keep you with me - I'd even change my name if you wanted me to. Oh, yes, I've tried that.
Look, it's never easy for someone with a happy childhood - try to remember - you must have had just a little bit of abuse /neglect that we could fall back on ? Wouldn't you like a nice new laptop?
It could never be like the good old days Student, I realise that now. In those days I was a young and foolish college that tried to educate my students and had books and resources and things. What mad, impetuous days they were! Do you sometimes think of the days when you came in to my art courses and DID things?! Surely you can't be hankering after those supportive, sociable classes, when you had materials and places to work ? You have to earn respect student, and you still owe me £18,
(Plus £20 studio fees). Come to think of it, have you EVER paid them?
All I'm asking is that you give me one more try - just come in on Monday. I'm sure one more pointless,frustrating, confidence sapping day will convince you to come back.
Or is there another College?
I still love you


College

My new assignment

I'm REALLY going to do this one....unlike the Sketchbook Project, but at least I got a lovely sketchbook out of it!!

http://arthousecoop.com/projects/amlp

I've chosen the theme "From here to there"

The camera has been shipped, so I'd better start thinking about this.......

March Theme: Garden

Thanks to http://www.juliacrossland.blogspot.com/
I lurve you for doing this
:o)

Well, who would have thought it????

Today, for the first time in aaaaaaaaaaaaages, I picked up a paintbrush.....not to paint the bathroom walls, but to put paint on a canvas.

It surprised me how nervous it made me feel, it would appear that I have lost my confidence when it comes to paint.

Reading my friend Julia's blog http://juliacrossland.blogspot.com/  made me realise how the littlest comment can make you lose belief in yourself and your abilities.

So, today I did this:

It may not seem like a lot, but it was a HUGE step for me.....we'll see how it goes.

Is this the most frightening thing for a lapsed artist????

A big pile of fresh canvases.

They've been sat there for a while now, staring at me in all their pristine glory.

Taunting me...come on scaredy cat..dare you.....

Bastards!!!

Cobwebs on my easel...what a sad state of affairs!