Chris

In response to the river image, the one where you look a little more like you are coming out of the rock and your chest is pointed more squarely up river away from us is working best. I think it was Kate that described it as scary, struggling but still open. 

The mud images over all aren't working as well, we discussed how they feel a little bit like a ritual that you documented but did not actually perform. 

We talked a lot about how you are missing the magic quality. 

We also talked about the difference between whimsical in a jerry rigged way (the mud ones seemed to have been reaching for that a bit) and the magic of imagination the former being the one that you have the most success working with.  

Do not get caught up in one crit that has already happened. In the words of Margot this is your work and your life. There are a lot of forwards in fact every one but way is one is forward.

I am really happy that you brought in your contact sheets and I am really happy that you made that umbrella image. That one image does a few things. One it brings back in the fun and imagination it also hints more about your character in the images. 

This week take several of the same image but wearing different outfits that have hints as to who that character is. 

Re make the image with your hand up in the air but put the umbrella back in it. 

Also next week bring i n all the work that you are still feeling is relevant. 

Find Wind, Sand, and Stars.