APSI

For the next five days I will be in Chicago

attending the Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI)

at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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I am really nervous because I have never taught an AP course

nor have I traveled to Chicago solo.

This coming school year I have 13 students enrolled in AP 3-D.

They have to create 18 quality pieces to submit in their portfolio.

{That is a lot to ask of a high schooler in one school year.}

On top of just creating the 18 pieces,

10 must be in the form of a series or "concentration".

{That is a very sophisticated idea to ask of any beginning artist,

let alone to ask of teenagers.}

But you know,

I am up for the challenge!

Life is too boring without challenges.

So, I am going to put on my big girl pants and be brave.

I will face this week with confidence, an open mind,

and an eagerness to learn.

Oh, and...

since my bro and his family live near Wrigley field,

I will be staying with them for the week.

Which means,

MORE MACKLIN TIME!

That will keep me motivated even if APSI

turns out to be as intimidating as I imagine.

Wish me luck!