Introduction Blog Post


    Hello! My name is Christopher Osbourne Mittelstadt but if you're reading this you can call me Ozzy! I am a geoscience major at UAF and I am currently in my second year! I enjoy drawing, running, playing games, and writing. When I'm not on campus doing schoolwork, I can be found playing Dungeons and Dragons with my friends. I look forward to this class and being able to learn more about art!

 
   I have a great respect for art, and I wish to learn much more about it. As it stands, I only know about a few pieces and practice drawing in my spare time. I have not gone to any First Fridays, but I have always wanted to, and I often visit the Bear Art Gallery at Pioneer Park with my friends. 

Comments

  1. RoseSeptember 8, 2022 at 10:58 PM

    Hello Ozzy! Thank you for your wonderful introduction! I hope you find out more about art in a way that is satisfying and enrapturing, and I look forward to seeing this adventure unfold on your Blog!

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  2. The Ukulele FoolSeptember 9, 2022 at 12:40 PM

    There is a fabulous and exceptional show at the Bear gallery for the duration of September.

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  3. 12September 12, 2022 at 2:25 PM

    Hello Ozzy, thank you for your awesome introduction. I've never seen this art piece, it's beautiful! I'll have to try to visit the Bear Art Gallery as well, I haven't been there since I was in high school. Which was about 12 years ago now, it was so nice to learn about you and your respect for art. Have a great semester!

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  4. DScottSeptember 12, 2022 at 4:57 PM

    Hello Ozzy,
    I enjoyed reading your introduction. I really enjoy going to the Bear Art Gallery as well, it is such a nice place to appreciate local art. Best of luck with the remainder of your studies!

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  5. JadeSeptember 15, 2022 at 12:39 AM

    Hello Ozzy,
    It's nice to meet you. It's so cool that you like Dungeons and Dragons., all of my friends have been trying to convince me to play.

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  6. Cavelila WonholaSeptember 15, 2022 at 12:51 AM

    Hello Ozzy,
    It nice to meet you, my old coworkers liked to play Dungeons and Dragons and One day maybe I would like to learn how to play.

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