'Art Lessons' Reflection

I found this book as very easy and informative reading. The author has had so many experiences to share with the reader, which makes you really think about things and relate them to your own life. As she talked about all the different cultures and monuments she has studied I began to realize how little I know about these things! She mentioned a lot of foreign places, people, and things that I have not heard of, so it made me interested and wanting to find out what she has seen.

The portion of this reading that I related to the most was about schooling. Haynes has been in school for so many years, while also taking time off here and there to travel and go explore other places. Her art has always been a part and focus of her studies, but she mentions that writing and other areas of study have also captured her attention. I have begun to feel the same way through the past few years. Art has been something I have done my whole life, and when deciding where to go to school and what for, I knew that had to be it. Not only did I enjoy it, but I really couldn't see myself doing anything else, like sitting behind a desk or a 'boring' job like that. Having explored three different, but similar majors, graphic design, industrial design, and now art education, I still enjoy art and think I want to continue it, but at the same time I wonder if art education is what I want to do for the rest of my career. Here path of taking some time off during her schooling is something I have seriously considered at points over the last two years. Not only has the stresses of money, work, and time become a major issue, but also the matter of if I should continue with the path that I am on. Overall I really enjoyed reading the first few chapter of this book, and I am looking forward to more stories, information, and advice throughout the book.