Today I Felt Like an Artist

Lee Sekaquaptewa
Salmon. 2014
Repurposed wood and cardboard
~3.5' x 9' x 2'

It's definitely not everyday I feel like an artist. Most days I'm dreading the thought of all the work and homework I have. It's sad to say that I miss just creating art that I like. I'm back in school this semester and it's taking its toll on everything I do. My free time is the time I need to sleep. The time for study usually turns to doodling and I most often am taking hours at work to help me live my poor expensive life.

I've been blessed since I've been in school. I finally certified in my major. I am, sadly, still working at McDonald's, but got promoted and becoming a manager. On top of that I have been sharing my work with students on campus during Sketch Wednesdays. 

work in progress.
Pineapple. 2014
Watercolors on watercolor paper
18" x 24"

Furthermore, my class held a group exhibition. There I showed some of my work to my professors as well as friends. I feel as though because of that show I was able to acquire this studio office to do my work. Although I spend hours upon hours here, I still never seem to get my homework done. I take notes like crazy, I draw and doodle, I paint, I distract myself from actually committing to my academics. But at least I am feeding my passion. If only I could however keep it in balance.

My professors would like to see my work "explode." I would like my career as an artist do that. However, I still think that there's a long road before then.

work in progress.
Portrait of my only Love. 2014
Colored pencil
24" x 30"

I hope things will continue to look upward. I hope that things from here will continue smooth sailing and I actually become successful. I hope I don't have to worry about picking up hours to pay rent and utilities, I hope that I won't be struggling to sleep because I just got off work and have class in a few hours.


 I don't know what the future holds, but I do have plans. I have goals. I have the friends, peers, and family behind me to help. I just hope I don't disappoint myself along the way ending up disappointing others.

Lee Sekaquaptewa
April 17a. (2014)
Pen, charcoal, marker on copy paper
8.5" x 8.5"

Lee Sekaquaptewa
April 17b. (2014)
Charcoal, chalk, and white out
on drawing paper
18" x 18" 

Lee Sekaquaptewa
Collage. (2014)
Mixed Media on Drawing paper
18" x 24"

-Lee Sekaquaptewa

Creating Website!

There will be a website for this page. hopefully I will be able to manage daily sketches here and post the finished works on the website or something like that. I am horrible with keeping up this thing.


https://sites.google.com/site/artofanongenius/