The rain has finally stopped. Looking out the window is very peaceful because the light is so bright and the grass so green. I went to art class this morning at nine. It was one of the few lectures we have ever had. Usually we just draw after she gives us a description of the project she want us to work on. Akemi showed us lots of portraits. She is very soft spoken. I have to get very close to hear her what she is saying. I will try and describe our project. We have to bring in different costumes, (clothes) and use this in our portrait. The clothes were stressed. We actually have to do two different pictures one will be a double portrait and the other is to have background. We do not copy a picture though but we have to look in a mirror and draw ourselves using pastel oil. We are allowed to copy the background.

This class is very difficult for me because so much is taken for granted. I have to read books about drawing and painting to really appreciate what Akemi is talking about. She also had a few slides about color. Teacher always start with primary colors but don't elaborate much after that.
After class I went to North Ridge to have a breast looked at. I have a small purple mole on my right breast and I want to make sure I was okey. The nurse practitioner said I should go to the dermatologist. I also went to the Lime Tree To order the invitations for the Barbecue and then to the Boar's Head and used the exercise machines.