This was taken in my 3-D studio class. We cut the foam into smaller squares, layered them, and glued them together. Now we are working on carving the foam into something that’s recognizable.

I have taken a camera into all of my classes, and no one has ever said any negative comments about it. I’ve found that my professors think that it’s a little strange at first, but once they are in the passionate parts of their lecture, they become oblivious to the camera.

My drawing teacher encourages the use of the camera in the classroom. A lot of our still life drawings take 9-15 hours to complete, and we’re only in the classroom with the real still life objects set up for three of those hours. So, you know, the drawings need to be finished outside of class, and it’s hard to get everything exactly correct from memory alone. Additionally, the camera is extremely useful for converting three-dimensional objects onto a two-dimensional plane. For me, a student taking her first ever drawing class, it is mentally exhausting to look at the three-dimensional world and try to replicate it in two dimensions. It’s something that takes time, practice, and experience, but a digital camera is little guide to give a push in the right direction.

Photo Set: Big Blue Foam Project