Although I don't like how this turned out, I learned from it so it was not a wasted effort. But more than anything it put me back in the studio and I lost myself for hours.
Last of Figure Drawing sketches
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8:32 PM
These are the last of my drawings from the past month from my figure class. I am planning on going in to take the final tomorrow before going to the graveside for my cousins services. I pick up my final project and portfolio. I'm going to miss the class and all the great people I was fortunate to sketch side by side with.
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La Familia
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8:21 PM
This is us, our family. Most of the kids were running around so Ralph and David's kids are not in the photo. My sister Marissa came out from New Mexico so her Terry and kids are not in the photo. My cousin Daniel and aunt Rosa Linda came out from Tucson but my cousin Jose couldn't make it. My brother Javier, Marcy and my niece Elisa came from No. Arizona but my nephew Chris is in New Jersey working. But the rest of us are all here. That's me with David and his wife Lucia who opened their home and heart to me and Ralph's kids last week. We are not a very big family but we love each other very much. Tomorrow is the graveside service for my cousin Ralph and then another party afterwards. And then we all continue with life.
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Thank You
Friday, June 6, 2008
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9:03 PM
Huerta Children
I want to express to so many of you how your prayers and good wishes have brought comfort to all of us. The kids thought it was awesome people from such far away places were keeping them in their hearts and prayers. It's been a tough week for everyone. I have made memories this week that will stay with me forever. I enjoyed scrubbing faces and shampooing and curling little girl hair once again. I have given goodnight kisses to dewy cheeks and peeked in on angels sleeping. God is with us.
The kids are going to go live with their uncle and aunt in Orange County, Ca. About 40 miles from me. My heart is truly at peace that they will be loved and cared for. These people are amazing. They already have 4 sons and now they will have 3 more children. A scholarship fund has been set up for them. With the help of many, these children will go on to make their mark in the world.
Huerta Children Scholarship Fund
84 San Sebastian
Rancho Santa Margartia, CA 92688
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Fading for Now
Monday, June 2, 2008
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9:52 PM
Ralph and Glory Huerta with Zach (now 12)
On Friday the 30th my cousin Ralph was killed in a horrific accident. Here is the link to the newspaper article if you would like to read it: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Truck. Some of you might remember about a year ago me telling of my cousin's wife who died of an aortic aneurysm (what John Ritter died of). He, my cousin Ralph was left widowed with three young children: 8 year old twin boy and girl and a 12 year old boy. As of Friday they are orphaned.
I can't begin to express how much we are in shock, how deep our grief and sadness. Our family is quite small and we are numb. Tomorrow I am going to stay with my remaining cousin (his brother) who right now has the kids with him. We don't know what we are going to do as we can't find a will or any instructions as far as the children. All we know is we have to bury our brother/cousin and keep those kids wrapped in our love. I am not really religious but I know God is watching over all of us and I keep praying for him to guide us in 'what to do?'
If I can I will post an update but for now I just have to concentrate on helping with the kids. I count so many of you among my friends. Some of you I've been fortunate to hug in person and others only know by your constant praise and encouragement. Thank you all.
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Final Project: Figure Drawing spring 2008
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9:51 PM
It's done, matted and the critique went really well!
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Final Project: cont. work in progress
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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9:17 PM
I've been working on this for over 10 hours. and it still looks unfinished to me. But good enough for the critique tomorrow. Dianne came over this evening with a latte (since I'd finished half the bottle of wine) and gave me some good input. She made me laugh when she said I had given myself a J Lo bottom!!! Hey, I can do that if I want!
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Final Project: In Progress
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3:21 PM
I've been working on this for hours and ready to just trash it and call it quits and suffer the consequences of a poor grade. But I've gone past the turning back point, so after a bite to eat with a glass of wine, I will get back to working on it. I wasn't sure what media to work this in but looks like it's turning into an erasure drawing of black conte.
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Studies
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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9:44 PM
A little change in this study. I've included a 2nd mirror behind me. I still need to play around more with the set up and lighting.
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