My Busy Life (Maria, this is for you)

So, most of you know I'm going to school. I'm in the graphic design program at Salt Lake Community College. I have about 2 semesters left, which is probably going to take lots longer cuz I'm a mom. But, I really love going to school. I love stimulating my brain and learning new things. This semester is easy. I'm only taking 2 classes, but one was only offered in the evening, so it interferes with family time, and that hasn't been fun. Just tonight, I was in class and Brady was home with the boys and making dinner. Lochlin decided to paint the family room. There were about 10 different colors all over the family room. The rug, the carpet, the couch, the dvd player, the wall....and all over his body. Brady didn't take any pictures, but I'm sure it would have been a perfect Kodak moment. Thank goodness it was only acrylic paint!
Anyway, I'm halfway throught the semester, and it's going really well. I'm taking a figure drawing class, which is really challenging, and a printing class. I think I have A's in both. My sister wanted to see some of my drawings, and they are of the "un-draped" model, so if you find them offensive, please don't look. However, these are only 10-20 minute drawings with very little detail.






I have a couple profiles that, as soon as I get them back from my instructor, I will add them as well...
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(yes, I know her head is way too small. I drew it in when she was finished posing.)

In addition to school, I've gotten extremely busy with photography. This is something that started out as a hobby, and has turned into a very busy little business. I love taking pictures, and it's really fun to have people call me and ask me to take their family pictures. I've recently done a large family, engagements, business pictures, and I will be doing maternity pictures next week. I love it! I'm learning so much. I don't post any of those pictures on here, but if you wanna check them out (and I will be adding tons more soon) here's the link.

Last Tuesday a did pictures for a growing company called ProPay. I set up professional lighting and everything! It was a huge success. I never get the chance to dress professionally, and my sister wanted to see what I looked like. This is a terrible picture of me, but at least you can see my outfit. It was so fun!