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Eight; artefact diary 1

 Hi, I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to convey the physical work I’m putting into my work at the moment as I feel like my blogs are getting fewer as I’ve been busy prepping my artefact.  I decided it would be best for myself and probably for anyone following my journey if I create a photo diary of the stages I’m going through in creating my artefact. That way it can feel like tangible progress for both myself and you.  Having said that; here’s the first set of photos on what I have done so far These photos show the guitar when I first started vs where it’s at right now as I write the blog. I had to remove the strings, design what is going on the guitar - draw it all out on paper, trace it (then I repositioned a lot of stuff as I went on).  The guitar also needed a full primer coating (which is the white paint) before going on to paint my influences in colourful acrylic paint. I then outlined all of the painting in black sharpie as I personally love the de...

Seven; a belated update

 Hi,  Wow!! It's been a long time, whoops. Ive been so focused on getting my essay draft out and the starting preparations for my artefact that I keep forgetting to write my own blog! but here I am ready to do an update,  Firstly I just want to say for some strange reason it won't allow me to reply to comments but I am reading all the comments I've received and I really appreciate the encouragement y'all are giving me! So where am I in my journey? I must admit that after handing in my draft to my tutor I gave myself a little break to allow a moment to recalibrate my thoughts before jumping back in to start the artefact. I am aware that I will most likely have a lot of work on my hands as soon as my feedback for the essay comes so for now I'm focusing on my artefact.  After a helpful group session last Wednesday I feel confidant that my original artefact idea will work well to demonstrate everything that want to communicate. I will be taking one of my families old gu...