In my youth, I loved to draw.
Mar.04.2008
In this past weeks friend-induced nostalgia, I’ve been thinking a bit about my past and I’ve come to the realization that there are many things that I’ve let trickle out of existence that I used to have an absolute passion for.
My middle school had a pretty kickin’ emphasis on art, with over 40 projects throughout a school-year, very good focus on complex work and advanced techniques (or at least what I considered advanced at the time), and a kickin’ award ceremony at the end of the year.
In the 7th grade I was the only student to receive an award for every single project throughout the year. I wasn’t taking home any gold ribbons, but I was told that I was the most “consistently talented” student in the district. I remember the feeling I got from that, and how much I loved to draw and sketch and sculpt.
I also remember in a mad rush of toolbaggery, completely bailing on all things art the very next year. Granted, my educational history is a bid sordid (especially around that time), and I didn’t have the same opportunities the next year, but I still don’t think I have an adequate excuse as to why I let a real passion and talent become nothing.
I find myself occasionally “venting” a desire to create something. Little side projects here and there that flare up and die, or a tiny little sketch that I laugh at and throw away. I think this needs to stop.
I’ve decided to start working on some of the talents I let slip through my fingers when I was a youth, and see what comes of it. I leave you with a high-minded example of some of the quality you can expect to see from me in the days to come:
This be the commentary:
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bobMar.06.2008
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for the win
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mooceMar.06.2008
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delicious.
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AaronMar.08.2008
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your site + iPhone = hotness
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JosiahMar.09.2008
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Don’t make me migrate over to josiahroe.com. Still, it’s that douche Josiah Lemming on American Idol I think we really need to worry about.
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matt bMar.10.2008
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I would choose the first door. But if I were Thai, I would choose the third door, then the first door. I think it’s good to revive the talents you’ve been given. My teachers said I wasn’t the most annoying, but I was definitely the most consistently annoying.
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kerristarrMar.10.2008
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here i am, commenting on your blog, blah, blah, blah, nostaligia, guarded self-promotion, and pictures! for those of us with shorter than average attention spans, i’m in…
you’ve lost your whole entire mind.
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meaganMar.11.2008
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You drew me a picture. I don’t remember where it is. Maybe I gave it back to you. Hmm, what was it? Someone was in prison perhaps. Maybe you didn’t draw it for me, maybe I just took it.
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heh, Laugh Monkey
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MumsyMar.12.2008
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The sculpted mask was the winner.
As for the drawings…I should have never given you the folder!!!
What was I thinking…Is that a stick man devil???
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JosiahMar.12.2008
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Did you -read- the sticky note, mom?
lol : sigh :
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el molMar.12.2008
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I support this new design and josiah in general
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bobMar.13.2008
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el check?