Something awesome

Alright, so I've got some big news. First, some clues:

1. What is Firenze, aside from a really awesome centaur on Harry Potter?
2. Where was the birthplace of the Renaissance?
3. Where does this guy hang out?

Well, let me tell you--Firenze is the Italian name for the city of Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance is usually considered to be Florence, and David likes to hang out in the Galleria dell'Accademia in FLORENCE! I bought the plane ticket on Wednesday, so I guess it's official--I'm going to Florence, Italy this summer to attend a summer program at the Florence Academy of Art. I'll be staying in Florence (obviously), but I plan on using the weekends to explore places like Rome and Venice, and to chow down some pizza in Naples. Seriously, I am soooo excited about this! And y'all are welcome to visit me there if you want ;)

Been Paintin'

Well, school's started again, so I've been pretty busy. I don't have much to say (I just finished my short story for Creative Writing and it stole all my words), so here's art.

Black and white value study, 4" x 6"

Final painting, gouache, 9" x 12"

As always, it looks different in real life. I got some pretty good comments on it, though there are some areas I still need to touch up, like... well, no use in pointing them out, because then that's where you'll look! Amanda and Porthos were my lovely models for this painting. Thank goodness for family!

I might have some big news. I'll tell you tomorrow when I know for sure.

P.S. I'm not pregnant.