Cooper Irinaga's First Blog Post

 Hi guys, my name is Cooper Irinaga. I am a freshman and this is my semester at UAF. I like to draw, play sports and live life to the fullest. I try to keep an open mind about everything I experience, whether that be my peers, my situation, or how I perceive life. I see myself as being kind, friendly, and genuine. I am very big into skiing which I enjoy with my close friends, it is a great way for me to stay motivated and happy. I am very much looking forward to this class, I see art as very complex, interesting, and magnificent. 


I have a very straightforward relationship with Art. Since I was a kid I have always liked drawing and had a special connection to the beauty of art as a pastime. I mostly draw and shade. I read manga and get inspiration from some art styles that I find intriguing. I also have felt a deep connection with origami, paper folding took up a lot of my free time when I was younger and it helped me become more creative with symmetry and to manifest a good eye for detail. 

Artwork related to my art




Comments

  1. Cooper IrinagaJanuary 20, 2023 at 12:33 PM

    Test

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  2. The Ukulele FoolJanuary 23, 2023 at 1:16 PM

    Thanks for the introduction. Manga is something that you can feature in our last unit - Non-Western Art.

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  3. SheresicaJanuary 24, 2023 at 10:56 PM

    Great intro Cooper! I find your image very striking. I look forward to learning more about this art type.

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  4. AbbyJanuary 25, 2023 at 3:54 PM

    Hello Cooper, I also like reading manga. I'm a sophomore and since I started college manga and online comics are pretty much all I've been reading.

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  5. Matt KoetheFebruary 2, 2023 at 12:03 AM

    Hello Copper, great work on the first blog. I think its pretty cool you can do origami. That's something I would love to try and get into someday. Excited to be working with you this semester.

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