Final Project Reflection

I found myself sitting on the couch at beginning of April watching a Cincinnati Reds game. The announcers were reminiscing on the no hitter that Homer Bailey had thrown in the previous season. It was at this time that I knew exactly what I wanted to do for my project. There had been a handful of plays in Cincinnati Reds' games in the past few years that had really stuck in my mind. I felt like I was at Great American Ballpark for each and every one. These plays painted a picture of the hard work and determination that the Reds had held in order to achieve what they had. I decided that if the professional players could make such incredible plays, me and my friends could do it too. I planned on getting a few of my roommates and going to a baseball field near my house. We would listen to the audio from some of these big plays and reenact them to the best of our ability. Then I would match the audio up to it and put into a video with iMovie.

As we laced up our shoes and threw on our jerseys (a very random assortment), I got extremely excited. I never really did much work with video production and I was anxious to try my hand at it. We had never actually gone to the park behind our house but we knew there was a baseball field so it would be perfect for filming. What we found as we entered the park was the remnants of a baseball field where dirt and bases once existed. I could almost imagine the little league baseball games that had been held there many years before. It wasn't what I had imagined, but it would have to do. The filming went extremely well and each of my roommates really added their own personal touch to the production. After we filmed, I went back and started to compile the film. It was my first time editing a video in iMovie but I figured it out very quickly and I really enjoyed the success I had with it.

In the few days that have passed since I took on this project, I have been very happy with my end result. I know that the skills I learned from this class went directly in my ability to edit and film the way I did. I've already shown the video to numerous friends and the reviews have all been good so far. Of all the projects we have done in this class over the course of the semester, I was most excited about this one. The main reason was the complete freedom I felt with this project. I was able to do exactly what I wanted and execute the project the way I had imagined. As I move on to other classes in the coming semesters, I honestly believe that I enjoyed this project and this class more that I have enjoyed anything else so far, in terms of curriculum. I think my final piece turned out awesome and I only hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I have.

Brainstorming

As this semester has come to a close, I looked back on all the projects I have done for this class. I thought about all of the different mediums of art I have explored and I realized one thing: I hadn't my favorite thing in the world into any of my projects in a large way. I am a huge baseball fan and always have been. If I was told I had one day left to live, my choice would be to spend at least some of that time at a baseball field watching the game I love. I grew up in a baseball family and it has stuck ever since. While I did incorporate baseball into my journey project, I wanted to revisit baseball and try to make my final project center around it. I'm not quite sure what I want to do with it yet, but baseball will be the main focus. I also believe it will incorporate some sort of video production. I didn't really give myself a chance to enjoy the video production aspect of this class and I really want to revisit it. I have played with iMovie a little bit and I think it will lend itself handy to me in this final project.

Failure and Success

If there was one major thing I learned throughout this class that will stick with me as I move on with my college career, it's that failure is in only in the eye of the creator. When talking about art, you can't let someone else tell you if a project is good or bad because the only opinion that matters is your own. I believe that my biggest failure in this class was probably playing it safe too often. As an accounting major I kind of figured my art skills were sub-par. Since I knew I wasn't going to be very good, I let that restrict my creativity. I found myself doing projects the way I thought someone else would want them done, rather than doing it the way I wanted to. I actually learned a lot from this failure. I learned that its better to go for it and put yourself out there than to just skate by with the bare minimum and try to please others. With art, I learned that failures are going to happen on a daily basis and you can't let them hold you back from what you aspire to do. 

I think my biggest success in this class was opening my eyes up to the art world and giving myself a chance at enjoying art before I get too old. Before taking this class, i had rare,y ever been to an art exhibit and I didn't have an appreciation for art as a form of expression. Now, after being in this class for 13 weeks, I can honestly say that I feel more exposed to art and the effects it can have on a person. I really enjoyed going the art exhibit at the Wexner Center and I only hope that in the future I can learn more about other forms of art and continue to draw an interest in the fine arts. One of the biggest things I learned from this success was just how lucky we are at Ohio State to be surrounded by art. We are very privileged to have the resources at our disposal and the chances to see so much art. When I decided I was going to school here, it was for a lot of reasons, none of which had anything to do with art. I now add that to my list of reasons why I love this school. 

If there was one project I could do over again, it would probably be MP5, only because it was the most recent one we completed and it's still in the forefront of my thought with this class. I feel like I could've been a little more creative with this project and I played it safe with the way I presented it. I probably would have tried to incorporate my other action word into my picture, rather than just using the one word I was comfortable with. Other than that, I really enjoyed every project I did and I loved the creative freedom that was given to us throughout the semester.

MP5

My action word: to disarrange.

For MP5, I had to decide on an object that I used on a daily basis. What's more important to a man than his wallet. I decided this was something that I never leave the house without and always have handy. Most of my pants are worn in the back pocket because of how often my wallet is in them. My action word was disarrange and when I think of this word, I think of unorganized chaos. This presented an opportunity to do something I rarely do, be disorganized. Im kind of a neat freak so this was a step out of my comfort zone when this word was assigned to me. When it comes to my wallet, I have designated slots and pockets for different items so it only felt right to make an organizational change. Since disarrange means chaos to me, I decided to take every single item out of my wallet and put them back in places where they didn't belong. Cards were facing every direction and cash was scrunched up into small pockets. Overall, I really liked to way it turned out. It expressed a side of me that most people don't see. Most of my friends see me as the one cleaning up after others and going out of my way to make sure things look nice. The funny part is when some of my friends open up their wallets at a restaurant or store, they actually resemble what my alteration looks like. They have no type of organizational structure and everything is kinda just thrown in there. This project was a great way to end our set of micro projects because it gave us a chance to pick an item that matters to us, and alter it to match, or in my case the complete opposite, of our feelings, habits, and emotions. This was a fun project and I really enjoyed the openness and creative freedom that came along with it. The pictures I took of my action word can be found below:

MP4

For MP4, I chose to film on my front porch. normally after a long day of class, I like to sit out there and take a second to think. It gives me a chance to unwind and reflect on my week. On a normal day, I hear the sounds of cars going by and depending on the weather, I can also hear wind blowing or precipitation. On this particular day, I could hear the pitter patter of rain and the splashing of water as cars drove through large puddles. When I first sat down on the porch, the rain was really relaxing to me. I felt like I could've sat down and fallen asleep. The splashing of water was soothing and it felt nice to sit down for a little bit and throw worry out the window. By the end of my visit to this place, i felt refreshed and renewed. I was ready to tackle the rest of my week and look forward to the weekend. The emotions I wanted my final piece to express was a bit of suspense and thrill toward the beginning and then a calming feeling by the end. I wasn't totally sure what I wanted to do with this piece so I kind of learned as I went. Overall, there were several happy accidents throughout where I added a sound effect or instrument and it seemed to fit well. This experience was satisfying because I learned how to work with both iMovie and Garage Band. Also, I really enjoyed the freedom to make what I wanted, which made my possibilities endless. I also really liked my final product and the pictures that went along with it. Overall, I was very satisfied with this experience and I hope to work with these programs more in the future.

Carver Response

For the response, I will discuss my thoughts on the short story Cathedral by Robert Carver. The story follows the life of the Narrator, who is never named, and his wife, who is also never named. It tells of the narrator's wife and her experiences with a blind man, Robert whom she met in Seattle. After Robert's wife dies of cancer, Robert goes to visit the Narrator and his wife. The Narrator is pretty uneasy about the visitor, but after meeting him and learning of his gentle and humble manner, the Narrator is content with their visitor. Towards the end of the story, Robert asks the Narrator to draw a cathedral after being unable to describe a cathedral in words. Overall, the Narrator and his wife are very humbled by their visitor and their lives are put in perspective.

Overall, i really enjoyed this short story. I gained an emotional connection to Robert as I read into his life and the experiences he has been through. It was very warming to think of the adversity he had overcome along with the life-long friendship he had built with the Narrator's wife. His experiences and determination through adversity helped me to reference times in my life where I was put in a bad situation and had to look at the bright side. This is by far my favorite piece of writing that we have read in this class. I really liked Carver's writing style and now want to look into other things he has wrote. This story was very touching and I liked the way the titles wrapped into the story towards the end and built a better understanding of how sometimes, it is better to feel something rather than physically see it. Robert had built an understanding of his environment while never actually seeing it in person. To me, this was amazing and I loved the story because of it.

Wallace Response

The article focuses on the commencement speech given by David Foster Wallace to the Kenyon College graduating class of 2005. For starters, I really liked the way Wallace delivered his speech. I could almost imagine a man standing at a podium in front of thousands of people delivering a speech like this. He had a very fluid transition throughout where he would switch between a story and his expectations that went along with his speech. I especially enjoyed his stories, most notably the one about the two men arguing religion. I found it very interesting how he opened the speech with the "What the hell is water" quote and ended it stating "this is water", resembling a metaphor of coming full circle in terms of what these graduates had done in their time at the university. As a current college student, it really struck a chord with me in terms of its relation to me and my life. Overall, there wasn't much to dislike about this speech, besides the fact that it was rather lengthy. I only hope that when I graduate from Ohio State, we have a commencement speech and interesting and well-written as this one.

Micro Project 3

I believe that the collage I created reflects my identity in many ways. Living off-campus and walking to class during the winter season has been much more challenging that I first imagined. The name of the game is warmth and many days, the weather beats me when it comes to losing feeling in my fingers and ears. After a while, I became acclimated to the native climate of Columbus and now know what to expect on a daily basis. All of the objects found in the collage are everyday objects that became very important to me in my journey to class. While the hat and gloves kept me warm, the altoids are a great way to wake up a little bit in the morning and keep the focus off how cold it is around me. Finally, the keys reflect my desire to return to my warm house and curl up in a blanket. I've become a bit of a weather warrior these past couple months and it has shown me to be a driven person on those chilly mornings. One thing it doesn't tell you about me is my desire to meet new people and interact socially. While I come off a bit secluded and focused in my mission to get to class on time, I really do enjoy interacting with friends and classmates. As soon as I am inside and warmed up, I don't hesitate to spark up a conversation with someone. Overall, I really like my final product and believe it reflects my winter term at Ohio State.

Kaprow, Weschler, and Saunders Responses

I started by reading Art Which Can't be Art by Allan Kaprow. In this excerpt, Kaprow talks about how his activities and daily events may or may not be perceived as true art. He goes on to describe how he watched himself brush his teeth for several months and be amazed at what exactly was going on. He went on to talk about how brushing his teeth was a starting point for his future in art. I really enjoyed the fact that he was intrigued by looking at himself brush his teeth. It reminds me to not take the little things for granted. Even the picture of him picking up grains of sand and examining them. Overall, I really enjoyed this article and the messages that it sent.

Next, I read the excerpt of The Desert by Lawrence Weschler. In this segment of the book, he tells of the life of Robert Irwin, a contemporary artist. Weschler spends most of the excerpt basically talking about Irwin's life after he gave up art and his lack of structure. He would do random things, like go to the boardwalk, go to the racetrack, or hang out at a random burger joint. It seemed like Irwin was confused and lost without art in his life. It was at the point where Irwin was introduced to nature and became a fanatic. Irwin would go out into the woods and explore random areas, some he would mark to later return to. It got to the point where he wanted to share his love of nature with others. I really enjoyed the transition that I felt when reading this passage. It quickly went from a sense of desperation to a moment of clarity in Irwin's life. I only hope that one day i share an experience like this. Overall, I really like reading about Irwin's experience and journey.

Finally, I read an article about George Saunders' book by Joey Lovell. Lovell writes about how he shared lunch with George Saunders at a restaurant in New York. Saunders told him a story about he had been on a plane that was having mechanical problems due to flying into a flock of geese. It was a near death experience that Saunders had shared with several people on the airplane. He went on to describe his life for the next couple of weeks as being aware of how precious life really is. After talking about his visit with Saunders, Joey Lovell goes on to talk about a new book that is coming out written by George Saunders. Lovell read the newly published book and had some lasting impressions from it. In the book, Saunders went into great detail with death and the process of dying. This stuck with Lovell in ways nothing had before. Overall, I didn't like this article as much as the other two, but still found the subject matter very interesting. Lovell does a very good job of painting a picture of his experiences with George Saunders.

Cardiff Article and Wexner Review

 After reading the article about Cardiff and Miller, I have a new prospective on what exactly art can become to a creative mind. The article tells about Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, two artists who have become known for using sound and a medium of personal expression. There were several things that caught my eye in this article that I really liked. One thing that I noticed was the excitement that both artists experienced as they realized they were transitioning from not only traditional artists but also filmmakers. For me, this discovery would be extremely exciting and open up tons of doors in terms of projects and potential designs for works of art. When you think of art, your sense of sight is normally the first one that you would consider you need to enjoy a piece of art. In the case of Cardiff and Miller, they think outside the box and make you use your ears as well. Another thing I really liked about this article was how their love for sound in art turned into a love for each other. It's incredible how a love for something can turn into a life long friendship.

While this was a very upbeat and positive article, there were a few things that caught my attention which I didn't like as much. One thing I noticed in reading this article is that using sound in art has not become very common during the timeframe of this article. It frustrates me that a medium as cool as sound hasn't caught on in a larger scale. Today, you see most art galleries and exhibits continuing to focus on the physical beauty of something, rather than taking a chance at creating something audible. I hope in the future, I see a development in the use of vocal art work. Finally, some of the dialogues that occur between  with Cardiff or Miller get confusing when they talk about the different trips they have taken. With so many different travel stories, it gets overwhelming towards the end when they talk about some of the trips they have taken. However, overall I really enjoyed the article and the work that both Cardiff and Miller have done.

One last thing I wanted to discuss was my visit to the Wexner Center for the Arts last month. While I was there, I checked out several of the exhibits that were out, including The Clock by Christian Marclay and the FSA pictures exhibit. I really like both exhibits for different reasons. For starters, my favorite was the exhibit of Marclay. His different representations of time were extremely interesting to me. It put time as a whole in a new perspective and I saw a different side to the use of photography. I also really like the American FSA photos exhibit. Since the photos were all taken during the Great Depression, it gave me a bit of historical background as I was looking into the lives of those living back then. It also showed me just how fortunate I am to be where I am today with all the opportunities that are laid out for me. Overall, I really like my trip to the Wexner Center and I hope to go back and check out some other exhibits.

MP2 Final Statement

My process for creating my final product with this project was very smooth and nothing was too complicated. I started by inserting all of my pictures into Photoshop, including my background picture that I used. Next I resized the images and placed them in a way that advertisements may be placed in a baseball stadium. After that, I had to reformat a few of the pictures that were obscured by one of the fielders or base runners. For this, I used the magnetic lasso tool to select the area around the person. By turning the frequency up to 100, I was able to trace the image better since it was dropping a pin more frequently. After I had the part of the image that I wanted, I copied the portion that was in the way of the photo and repasted it on top of the photo layer. Finally, I went in with the eraser tool and smoothed out any rough areas where it didn’t copy perfectly. Finally, I made the picture look more rustic by putting it in black and white. Finally, I renamed my layers so I could figure out their chronological order. My intent was to make it seem like the pictures were originally part of the stadium backdrop. I wanted them to transition smoothly into the backdrop. Overall, I really enjoyed this project and learned a lot about the tools that are available on Photoshop. I never would’ve noticed some of the things about my trip to Art Education every morning if I hadn’t taken pictures along the way. It made my walk more enjoyable and much more interesting.

Objects (Micro Project 3)

My altoids are something that I never leave the house without. They give me fresh breath after I eat and give me a boost of energy in the morning.
Summary words: breath saver

My Chapstick is another item, especially in the winter, that I always have with me. It saves my lips from being chapped and the cherry flavor isn't too bad either.
Summary words: Lip cracker

While it isn't always Stride, I almost always have a pack of gum on my person. Like the altoids, it can save my breath after a meal. Also, I have an addiction to chewing gum and always need a piece in my mouth.
Summary words: minty addiction

My headphones are my savior on those long walks to campus. Not only do they make my music sound better,. They also keep my ears warm on those cold winter morning.
Summary words: Warm noise

My IPod is another important part of my mornings when I walk to campus. It makes my travel less rigorous when I have music to listen to. Whether it be Pandora Radio or something on my IPod Shuffle, I bring my music with me everywhere I go.
Summary words: rhythm walking

Another accessory that I rarely leave the house without is my watch. Since I normally keep my phone in my backpack, it's nice to have a way of timekeeping. By the end of the school week, I usually have a red mark on my wrist from where I was wearing it.
Summary words: timely glow

Bringing my wallet with me is second nature at this point,. You never know when you will need cash or your Buck ID to get something so it's always important to have it. My wallet is pretty worn from all it's usage and I never leave the house without it.
Summary words: super shopper

My PowerBalance is another object that I normally put on before I leave the house. While many believe it is just a gimmick, I actually believe that it helps to improve my balance and get my blood flowing in the morning. I also try to wear it when I work out.
Summary words: I believe

At any time, you can find a ton of pens and pencils in my backpack and one behind my ear. Between taking notes in class and writing down things to remember, a writing utensil is a must for any day.
Summary words: Test ready

My keys are probably the most vital object that I carry with me at all times. Without my keys, there is no way for me to get into my house. I also have a tape measure on my key ring in case I need to measure something.
Summary words: Access granted

MP2 Picture

MP 2 Experience

My journey to Ohio Stadium at 10:05 of Wednesdays and Fridays is one that I routinely enjoy compared to my other transits between classes. Normally I walk to class, which means about a 20 minute walk from my house off campus. The first day was a bit of a struggle. I got to the south side of the stadium and felt as if I was getting ready to watch a football game. I started walking around the stadium in a counter-clockwise fashion, hoping to see a sign or any type of direction. As I approached the east side of the stadium, I found the door marked with "Art Education Department". From there, it was a walk up a couple flights of stairs and I had arrived. Unlike a Summer morning, Winter doesn't have much to offer in terms of things that trigger your senses. Aside from feeling very cold due to the temperature, there isn't much more that happens in terms of my 5 senses. Sometimes I will listen to my IPod, which distorts any sounds that may be occurring outside. Since Art Education is my first class of the day, I normally get up with enough time to shower and get to class on time. By the time I get to High Street, I am fully awake and ready to start my day. I normally have tunnel vision as I am walking to class, so aside from walking and trying to stay warm, I don't normally do much else. It is different from the universal map discussed in class due to the fact that my experience is very one dimensional and doesn't change on a weekly basis.

Hornby Article Response

After reading the article about Nipple Jesus, written by Nick Hornby, there were many things about the article that I really liked. One thing that really jumped out for me was Hornby's writing style. I like the rawness that is felt when reading his article. He doesn't sugar coat anything and tells it at face value. I really liked his clear-cut thoughts and feelings toward this job that he got but didn't know anything about. At some points he is very vulgar while at other points, like when he first realizes that the picture is composed of thousands of pictures of nipples, he is astonished by the work. I also liked his interactions that occurred between himself and the protestors of the painting. They were entertaining and very interesting. 

There were also some things that I didn't like about this article. For starters, the article was extremely lengthy and seemed to drag on towards the middle of it. While I liked his narration of the project he had been assigned to, I felt like lot's of the description and dialogue were overkill and made the piece much longer than it needed to be. Rather than stretching it out so much, it would've been a more enjoyable read if some of the clutter would've been removed. Another thing I didn't really like was some of his interactions with people viewing Nipple Jesus. Hornby seemed very disrespectful at points and it really came off as hostility to me. Overall however, the piece was very well written and I enjoyed it. I never would've thought I would read an article about a picture of jesus composed entirely of pictures of nipples. I guess you learn something new every day.

How the World will End

Who would've thought Kevin Durant would dunk the Earth into a black hole...

Ono Article Response

After reading the article about Yoko Ono, written by Lisa Carver, several things came to mind that I enjoyed about the piece. I liked the emphasis that Carver put on Ono as a freelance artist and how she took her skills and made something that was so ridiculous, that no one understood it. She was breaking the rules laid down by artists before her and it didn't bother her. I also liked how Carver explained where Yoko got her inspiration in her artwork and how she focused on things that she didn't have in her private life. It felt like Yoko was filling a void that had been left by her several husbands and their career through her art and creativity. Yoko's upbringing had made her better at being an outsider and accepting it, rather than spending her life trying to be something that she wasn't. To me, it takes a lot of courage to go against the grain like that and march on, knowing that people were going to disagree with you. Overall, the article showed lots of courage and creative talent in the eyes of Yoko Ono.

While there was a lot that I enjoyed about the article, there were a few things I noticed that I didn't necessarily enjoy. One thing that jumped out at me was Yoko's refusal to be helped. After several marriages and divorces, Yoko was left heartbroken and hurt. It seemed as if she shied away from interaction with those who could have helped her when she was going through these traumatic experiences. While it may have left her stronger and wiser in the long run, it seemed foolish to reject help at the time. The other thing I didn't like when reading this article was the overbearing obsession that the author had with Yoko. She was extremely thorough in giving Ono's background and went on to not spare any details when it came to her as an artist. Towards the end of the article, it seems to drag on a little bit, which I didn't like. However, I learned a lot about the life of Yoko Ono and her career as an artist.

Micro Project 1

Asymmetrical Image

Symmetrical Image

Radial Image

Person and their surrounding space

Person up close

POV of an ant

POV of a bird

Stable image

Unstable image

My name on campus

Walker and Barrett Articles

After reading Big Ideas and Artmaking, I feel excited to begin on our first class project in Art Education 2520. The article was very interesting and linked different techniques through the real-world experience of countless individuals who are mentioned throughout the article. The great thing about art, is that there is no right or wrong way to pursue it. Some of the pieces of art that I read about in this article were met head on with criticism when they were first introduced. In other instances, the projects may have sputtered before truly coming to life. One interesting thing I read was how Jennifer Bartlett was set to build a garden, but the plan was cancelled. Instead of giving up, she instead built the garden on her rooftop. This was inspiration in my eyes for the relentlessness that artist must hold in order to do what they love and not be affected by those who could hurt your passion.

While there was a lot that I liked about this article, it dragged on a bit towards the end. It felt as if some of the attempts at reinforcing the critique of art rattled on and became overkill. They also started at Bartlett and transitioned to other artists that were similar in style to her, rather than diversifying the types of art that were covered. I would have liked to see less depth with each artist and more variety. I also didn't particularly like the "artist talk" and "teacher talk" that went on along the right side of the article. The answers they provided for the questions began to wash together and I couldn't see any significant differences between the quotes. Finally, I wasn't especially fond of the assessments that occurred throughout the article. I felt like I was learned to teach art rather than learning the styles of art. I found it a little bit confusing when it mixed with everything else that was being discussed. Overall, I wasn't a huge fan of this article.

The next article I read was Interpreting Visual Culture by Terry Barrett. Right out of the gate, I really liked the cut-and-paste sheet that was provided at the beginning of the article. The introduction about Michael Ray Charles and his inspirations was very interesting. I really enjoyed the visual pictures they were able to paint when describing the similarities and differences between different art terminology. It made it much easier to understand and much more appealing. The portion where the talk about the cover art that is portrayed on Rolling Stone Magazine was also very interesting. Overall, the article was pretty easy to follow and described how different cultures and time frames have looked at visual art in different ways.

There were a few things, however, that I wasn't as in touch with when it came to this article. At one point she is discussing the cover of Rolling Stones magazine and she describes Destiny's Child as "susceptible to being overcome by stronger or better armed predators" which didn't really make sense to me. I see where the author was going, but it felt like the comment was kind of forced in order to try and make a bold inference. I also felt like her description of students, both at the middle school and high school levels, were skewed based on personal experiences, rather than general feelings. While I do believe that kindergartners are very intelligent, I am not sure if they are looking at denotations and connotations on a severe level. Overall, the article ran on a bit, but covered a wide array of arguments and topics when it comes to visual art, specifically annotations and connotations.

Pictures

The Cuban Missile

Hungry

We keep it classy

My room (don't mind the mess)

Busy at work

I've got a couple pairs of shoes...

Where I hibernate

CHAMPS

One of the roommates working hard

My fancy threads

Kidd, Hickey, and Weschler Articles

The first article I read, written by Kidd, talked about different tools that exist in art in order to convey a point or express a certain feeling within your art. By discussing how directionally, art is in the eye of the creator, it allowed me to gain a better perspective in terms of creative freedom. Each individual may picture things differently in a work of art and it's important to remember that individuality is vital in art. He went on to talk about a few other tools, including large and small as well as top to bottom. Overall, I felt as if Kidd was expressing a desire for creativity in art. The message was clear: there is no right/wrong way when it comes to art, but instead the way in which the artist perceives their work.

The second article, written by Dave Hickey, centers around rules and how they impact society. He starts by focusing on a basketball games he watched where one player made a spectacular shot. He described that if it weren't for the rules as well as the actions of the other player involved, that it would have never happened. He goes on to relate this finding to art and how rule can transform the way artists think and perform, almost as a governing body. He comes full circle when he describes how dripping paint became a rule in art and how it transitioned from a rule to a means of governing. His discussion about how art has progressed backward compared to basketball struck a chord with me in terms of being able to express yourself freely without concern for criticism. If art was more like basketball and less disciplinary, it may be much different than it is today.

The third and final article, written by Lawrence Weschler, talks about modern digital animations and the steps that are being taken in order to make digital character more lifelike. Weschler mentions several different animation companies and the steps they are taking toward more life-like characters. Digital modelers around the industry are basically competing to achieve the first mirror image of human beings. After reading this article, I gained a better appreciation for those stepping into this career field and the challenges that come along with trying to create a human-like character out of lights and special affects. I was also intrigued by the processes they use and hope to look into the digital animation industry more in the future.

About Me

I would like to welcome you to The Blog of Champions, written by yours truly, Matthew York. I am a sophomore at Ohio State and am pursuing a degree in accounting with a minor in economics. I am involved in several organizations at Ohio State, including Chi Phi Fraternity, Accounting Associations, Business Builders Club, and Fisher Forward. I am from Cincinnati, Ohio and went to a small school with a graduating class of about 130. I have two siblings: a younger sister who is a sophomore in high school and a older brother who will be graduating from the University of Dayton this spring. With my free time, I like to play sports and hang out with friends. I play several intramural sports at Ohio State, including soccer and basketball. I am a huge Cincinnati Reds fan and hope to work at the stadium this summer. I also enjoy listening to music and am a huge fan of Kanye West. I am really look forward to learning more about art in the coming semester. For my top five list, I decided to do my top five candies. They are as follows:

1. Swedish fish

2. Reece's 

3. Snickers
4. Sour Patch Kids

5. Laffy Taffy

Me and two of my fraternity brothers
 on the field after we beat Michigan