MFA Decision 2007 - UC Davis-bound

uc davis,
originally uploaded by robin kibby.

After adding 1000s of miles onto the Prius touring academic art facilities, I opted to stick closer to home to paint at UC Davis.

I am excited about my choice, but was attached to the other fictional futures as well. I am adjusting to their loss, filling their void with green hill, countryside, clean white walls, and a sea of bicycles.

It's hard to be objective about the decision. Each school was wonderful. Lots of strangers were generous with their opinions and their time. I peeked into studios, galleries, offices, and classrooms. I tried to come up with some matrix to compare studios vs. teachers vs. surrounding city vs. price.

In the end, it all seems a game of chance. A good game, since each school offers an improvement over my current tiny studio and semi-isolated work environment. So, here's to a couple years of prioritizing painting, and a victorious return to the metropolis with a trunk full of artworks to share. If all goes well, I may regain my bicycling legs as well.

Birthday Waffle for the Benefactor

Birthday Waffle,
originally uploaded by robin kibby.

My best art fan/supporter celebrated his birthday today with a yam spice waffle topped with pears, a drizzle of sour cream, and true maple syrup. Tunes were low-key sunday offerings selected by the good folks at Guerilla Cafe. Good show Brian!

P.S. As a special treat to Brian Photo fans, a few more of his images are posted on smugmug.