Tonight we gathered in the Puccinelli gallery (aka the basement of Gutenberg College) for a little post-art-class soiree. Our teacher set up a wall for each of us with our artwork and a photo of ourselves (taken by me). To see a set of photos from our art class, including from the party tonight, go here.
It’s hard to believe that I won’t be having classes with these familiar faces next year. I know I will still see them… but I don’t know how often. And that thought is a little bit scary. I can hardly imagine a week going by without Natalie’s sweet presence or Noah and Jared’s side-splitting hilarity. But worrying accomplishes nothing, so I will just have to do my best to see them all as often as possible. 
Tonight at our art show, our teacher Susan (who is also Noah’s mom) encouraged me to continue pursuing photography. She liked the the portraits I took of her students, and she told me to “really go for it,” to not stay “safe” in my photography, just as she taught me not to do in my drawings.
Funny she should mention that, because…
I love our little Canon Powershot G2. It was the first digital camera we ever owned, and it was my introduction to photography. Some friends of ours (who may be reading this ) gave it to Dad for his birthday a few years back, but they might as well have given it to me, because I have basically adopted it. Sure, it’s not as nice as the really nice cameras these days. But, bless its heart, it sure doesn’t know it. It has worked like a dog for me in the last six months—and has captured some of my favorite moments. It may not be the fanciest of the fancy, but all in all, I am very fond of the little beast.
Why do I bring this up?
I ordered a Canon Digital Rebel XT from Newegg.com tonight.
HASTA LA VISTA, Powershot G2! 
Art class may be over, but I feel that I am only beginning my journey in this magnificent art form called photography. Stay tuned for ridiculously exciting new photos. I. CAN’T. WAIT.
June 6th, 2006 at 11:33 pm
I should mention that the beautiful photograph in this entry, while taken with our camera, was not taken or even dreamt up by me. Natalie’s mom can take full credit for the interesting idea and execution of that picture.
June 7th, 2006 at 12:11 am
wow. way to go Erin! Big step there! That’s super exciting!
I’ll call you this week to setup a time for us to hang out.
congrats on nearing the end of school.
June 7th, 2006 at 6:38 am
I love the picture of all of you together and CONGRATULATIONS!!! on your purchase!
June 7th, 2006 at 10:10 am
Thanks guys! *Squee!! *
June 7th, 2006 at 12:59 pm
So can I borrow the XT?
June 7th, 2006 at 2:45 pm
That sounds more like “let me set up a time for me to come over and play with your new camera”, there, Philip.
Congrats, Erin.
June 7th, 2006 at 4:40 pm
Matt - HAHAhahahaha… no.
Ian - Hey, you’re right… wait a second, Phil… nah, I really will probably want to show off my camera to anyone and everyone, so it’s okay.
June 7th, 2006 at 8:55 pm
wow — that’s so exciting and i’m so totally ridiculously jealous. looking very forward to seeing how it handles the redheads! congrats!
June 7th, 2006 at 10:20 pm
hehe… dang.
June 8th, 2006 at 6:55 pm
She’s in the big leagues now! Cant wait to see some shots from it.