-i was so strongly led in my spirit to apply for a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art Emphasis: Drawing & Minor: Painting- this past year.  i drew non stop, almost daily October, November and December 2017 for fresh work to put a portfolio together from: portraits & fascinations.  The Masters of Fine Arts Application i submitted for the University of South Carolina MFA Fall 2018 Semester was declined.  Though i was kicked a little in my gut, i know its not time. 

--A door i have been waiting for all my life- to draw from pictures and life realistically cracked right open during the intentional drawing to prepare for the portfolio.  I couldnt be more glad.  

---Opportunity to work harder, be more intentional with my drawing and apply again next year!