Peek puff

My cat Peekaboo died earlier this year :(
I kinda wanted to put some pics up of her, I like looking at them from time to time
Peeks had an attitude and hated to be held!
In her last few months she became outdoors-crazed

Photography

I have an interest in photography and graphic design aside from the studio arts. A lot of time I just like to take photographs of what I enjoy, or think is beautiful; I'm not looking for a particularly unique shot.

Girls' districts, 400m hurdles, 2010

Girls' districts, pole vault, 2010

Tessellation, 2010 

December

Hidden field, 2010

I'm excited that December has begun! I love the winter, and once December begins, I really start anticipating all the snowy days. I've been up to Wachusett Mt. twice so far, it's been open a little over a week, but there aren't many runs to choose from yet! My dad and I just went up and down Conifer 9 times both days we went; the second time, there was some new snow (i.e. snow-maker) and a few mini-moguls to work on my turns. I can't wait for some snow to actually build up and go cross country skiing, but cold weather would be good too (for ice-skating!) And, of course, I'll look forward to a break from school, though I don't get out till the 23rd. Thankfully, I won't have to work on calculus over the break, because that class is on break from December 15- January 5th (time to catch up on sleep).

Skiing at Wachusett, 2010 

Hidden ice-skating spot, 2010 

Sunday River, plenty of snow, 2010 

Lake ski-skating! 2008

Sunday River 2009 

Ice storm effects, 2008 

After the ice storm, 2008 

Ice-storm lights, 2008 

New snow! 2009 

Snow-capped bushes, 2009 

Typical ski at the golf course, 2010

TRAILER

I've been wicked busy for weeks now with calculus and art and english... not including all the stuff I'm doing to get ready for college applications! I reached my goal on the SAT's though, which I was really excited about (I got a 2060!).

But, the release of the trailer for Uncertain Ice lifted my spirits!!! I love this little clip, and it made me realize how excited I am to see the movie. I can only imagine how excited my dad (Mauri Pelto) must be! I'm the blond girl you occasionally see wondering around, hiking, and drawing :D Check it out!

And check out my old glacier- related posts! October 13th & North Cascades 2010! & Glaciers

North Cascades Glacier Documentary Promo from Cory Kelley on Vimeo.

Portfolio Day in Boston

I have a pretty busy weekend. I'm retaking the SAT's tomorrow in hopes of reaching my goal score, and on Sunday I'm heading out with my sister to the Portfolio review day in Boston! Even though I won't be applying to the many art schools there, it'll still be a great experience, it's always good to hear a critique and the strengths/weaknesses of your work. I'm bringing about 10-15 pieces... still deciding on the final group! I included three here that I might bring: the crampon (in pencil) I did for the black and white requirement for our AP summer assignment. The still-life (if you can tell that's what it is) I did in art class a couple of weeks ago. We had a whole set-up and we could choose our own composition and (dry) medium. I chose pastel, and decided to focus on the blue glass vase because I found it the most interesting. I drew a close-up view of it, with the little (fake) flower-things inside, and made the glass china vase behind it look like a background, rather than an object. Lastly, is my latest homework assignment that I did for Halloween. It was supposed to be "baroque" style (i.e. dramatic lighting, vitality, vivid colors, etc.). I just feel okay about it, I like it but don't love it...