Tying Up Loose Ends

Well... I am done... I finished my 6th and final year of college. If someone would have told teenage me that I would eventually have a design degree, I would probably be confused. What's funny is that if you told an even younger version of myself that I'd become an artist, I would probably respond with a confident "I know." I think I ended up exactly where I was supposed to, it just took me a few major changes to realize what was there all along.

I have to submit sketches to blackboard today and have a final discussion on my independent study, but other than that I am prepared to walk on Saturday. It will be bittersweet to pack up my bench in the next few days.

I feel very blessed to have had the experiences and the memories I've had. We've been a bit nostalgic in the studio the last week... remembering silly moments like asking Iris to pick up a bag a chips from the store only for her to return with 3 huge bags because they were on sale. We all happily ate salt and vinegar chips that entire night. Or falling asleep in the SIAM room and being woken up by the Furniture guys yelling "RACHEL WAKE UP! WERE MAKING OATMEAL"  These moments are just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many more that I will keep with me. We've all shared so much. Ideas, new findings, laughter, tears, and lots of food!!

Here's to a journey. May we continue to find joy in our day to day lives. Thank you for everything.

-Rachel

Production Fun

Having some fun with mixed media and color! My production project has been a fun way for me to explore jewelry in a more light hearted way. Cannot wait to have everything done!!!!

Saying Goodbye

Slowly, I'm finishing projects and finals. Leaving these rooms seem more bittersweet than usual this semester because there's a part of me that recognizes how slim the chances of me returning are. I'm starting to questioning if I'll even continue designing after this... It's impossible to know what life has in store for us. I have only one class left to finish work for at this point and I am fully prepared to stay on campus until Wednesday...

Unusual Stone Setting

Just a little bit of inspiration for the day. I keep thinking about this odd stone setting I saw the other day. It seems horribly impractical... which is an interesting choice (especially) for an engagement ring.