whew.

Well, after many prints, I picked 3, and am done. I was going to keep printing, but my mother did a little intervention, and reminded me that no matter how many prints i make, there will be parts i am happy with and parts i would like to change on every one--so just pick my favorites. I was getting a little worried that i was coming down to the wire because the carving was time consuming, but in the end i am generally pleased. of course, there are things i would have changed a little if i could, but once you carve, that's it. and really, that is a little liberating that i cant be in front of the computer until the 11th hour making a little change...then changing it back...then back again...
Honesty, I wanted to take this class with Amy but was so nervous going in. "Advanced" graphic design...seems so out of my league. I knew i would be exposed as a hack. And really, that was partially why I took it. Either i could cut it, and learn something along the way, and feel like maybe i am ok at this after all, or be called out as a no talent and start putting in applications at walmart. Either way, I would know where I stand.
So I made it through, didn't have any nervous breakdowns, and emerged more learned. Everyone's feedback was really constructive yet unjudgemental and I never felt like i was going up on the chopping block when it was my turn to show what i had toiled over that week. I loved seeing everyone else's work, and felt like everyone else enjoyed it too..no one ever acted like they were just there because they had to be, including Amy. Classes like this are great, i feel like i emerged with more skills, and a few more pals.
So thanks to everyone, and I can't wait to see everyone's projects tonight!