Ben is continuing to work on his drawings. We looked at some of his drawings in his sketchbook. I encouraged him to think about curating his impressive collection of artwork into a senior show. He said he would not be interested in that. I told him I think it is valuable and important for artists to pursue their interests and create a body of work.

He will continue to work on drawings that interest him. This goal meets these standards of an advanced drawing course:

VA.912.C.1.1
Integrate curiosity, range of interests, attentiveness, complexity, and artistic intention in the art-making process to demonstrate self-expression.

VA.912.F.1.2
Manipulate or synthesize established techniques as a foundation for individual style initiatives in two-, three-, and/or four-dimensional applications.