I want to officially announce that my BFA Final Show has been installed and will be up in the HFAC on BYU Campus until December 3rd.

Go and take a look anytime if you have a spare minute.
I've worked really hard for the past few months and it would mean a lot to me.

My Opening Reception is November 21st from 6 to 8pm.
There will be lots of food to eat and lots of art to look at.
I would love to see you that night if you can make it.

the sublime

I have been thinking a lot lately on the sublime.

What qualifies something as sublime?

There are many different definitions. Some believe that the sublime invokes fear through the supreme power of God. Others believe that the sublime is more subtle hinting at the natural and awe-inspiring beauty of untouched land. There are other things in this world besides the landscape that can invoke the sublime but landscape painting is what I have been focussing a lot of my energy on in the last few months. I have been heavily researching and writing on this subject as well as striving to achieve the sublime in my own way through my artwork.

But boy is it hard.

I always seem to strive for the "impossible" in my work causing me to labor intensely in order to feel satisfied.

Often I never reach that satisfaction.

I guess art making for me (and I assume for many others as well) is one heckuva long journey in which there may be no end.

Sign me up for that punishment!

In reality, it is no punishment at all. I find my greatest joy while I am making art. I am on a journey of discovery. I am searching for the sublime in this corrupt and imperfect world and ultimately true long-lasting happiness.

I am in a basic photography class this semester and I had a blast photographing some details of my sister's house recently. It has gorgeous natural light and so I couldn't help myself. I am learning so much about my camera and some simple editing techniques. I know that this skill and knowledge will come in handy all the time. If you have any tips for me about how to take better photos, I would love to hear them.