On Becoming a Student of Drawing, Part 4: I don’t like what I don’t practice

This post is part of a series beginning with Tales of a Sabbatical: On Becoming a Student of Drawing, Part 1. For February and March 2026, I was a student in CDSR 100 Introduction to Drawing (Continuing Studies) at Emily Carr University of Continue reading On Becoming a Student of Drawing, Part 4: I don’t like what I don’t practice

On Becoming a Student of Drawing, Part 2: Emotional Beginnings

This post is part of a series beginning with Tales of a Sabbatical: On Becoming a Student of Drawing, Part 1. For February and March 2026, I was a student in CDSR 100 Introduction to Drawing (Continuing Studies) at Emily Carr University Continue reading On Becoming a Student of Drawing, Part 2: Emotional Beginnings

Tales of a Sabbatical: On Becoming a Student of Drawing, Part 1

I have reached mid-career, and am on sabbatical — a precious gift of time to think big and broad about the nature and scope of my scholarly work. So far, my year has been transformative in many ways. Because, I Continue reading Tales of a Sabbatical: On Becoming a Student of Drawing, Part 1

Reflecting on Being a “Student”

Just over a month ago UBC, like many schools of all levels, moved all our classes online in response to COVID-19. I have not yet been able to write coherently about what that’s been like, though I suspect I will, Continue reading Reflecting on Being a “Student”