It All Comes to an End

(http://lhs.loswego.k12.or.us/z-mcbrides/AP/2009/09APbreadthconcentration.htm)

This year has been the best year of my high school career. It's hard to believe that I won't be coming back next year. I will miss coming to the art room every day, it has become my niche, the place in Lakeridge where I am most comfortable and can let my guard down. As an artist, I have grown so much this year and have learned alot about myself and my artistic style. I have grown into my strengths, and discovered my weaknesses. Building my concentration was the biggest test for me, and I had to learn how to discipline myself to get it done. There were a lot of hours spent and a lot of tears shed but I managed to pull through. I've learned that for me to create a piece, I need alot of time to plan it through and make alot of rough drafts. I am not someone who can just sit down with a white canvas and start painting. I've learned that for me, I cannot force ideas or inspiration, whenever I get inspired it is usually at the most inconvenient time where a pencil and paper are nowhere near me, so I started carrying around a little notebook and pen just in case. This year has taught me alot about myself and how I handle stress. My advice for next years AP students is to always keep some paper and a pencil on you, just in case. When it comes to your concentration, find something that you won't get bored of, something that means alot to you, that you enjoy doing, something you can develop, and something that will continuously inspire you. Don't be afraid to do something weird, and don't get intimidated by fellow AP class mates who seem to have the grace of god in a paint brush. There are always those kids who excel and make you doubt yourself, everyone has a different style, and different strengths. Don't let others strengths stop you from taking risks.