Dec. 21st. The begining .

I have started to conceptualize and visualize within my minds eye, a first painting. This is a study of maps, military intent and maneuver. From this painting I intend to start and complete just after the Christmas holiday. I have found it to difficult to not bridge this gap from my military service in Iraq to the understanding of the forces it truly has on my design intent. From personal accounts and studies from history, I will build a body of work that can reflect my understanding of what architecture can be when influenced by so many levels of trauma, love hate and fear.