okay, well where do I start?

First journal entry of '09. A lot has happened over the last 12 months. Last year was a great year, for many reasons, and is surely one that I will never forget. But with that said, I am really looking forward to what the future holds.

I got some great news earlier this week; I got accepted into the University course that I was hoping for. It was a huge relief when I found out (I was so nervous that I didn't think that I'd get offered a place!). So that means next year I'll be off to the city... I can't wait!_{yay for the freedom and independence of living away from home... and being 18!}

But before then, I'm hoping to get back into doing some more artworks... it feels as though I haven't drawn anything for my own gratification in ages. It's all been either school projects or commissioned portraits. I still have one and a half commissioned portraits to finish at the moment, but I'm hoping to work on some other stuff soon.

It's only about two and a half months until the exhibition opens! One of my artworks was selected for what is called the 'Year 12 Perspectives' exhibition - where they choose artworks by graduating secondary school art students from across the entire state! (only 56 works were selected this year... and mine was one of them!) I was so proud that I got into this exhibition, because it had been a goal of mine for the entirety of last year. Now that I've been selected for the exhibition, I'm eligible to apply for a couple of $5,000 grants - for things like art supplies, training and travel. It would be such a great help if I get awarded the grant, but I think I'll be facing some tough competition!

Anyway, it looks as though it is nearly 2am, so I think it must be time to go and get some sort of sleep...

oh yes, and i almost forgot to wish you all a (very belated!) merry christmas and happy new year! all the best for 2009!


WORK IN PROGRESS:

Hayden Panettiere - 30%

Wentworth Miller - 50%

Robert Pattinson - 0%

commissions - 0%