1. My Islander Experiences Nathan Olivarez Portfolio II

2. The Islander Pledge

3. The Goal: A Masters of Fine Arts  Must complete all required courses  Build relationships with my professors  Create a portfolio

4. Academic Experiences – Open Figure Drawing Open to the public The best way to learn is from life Expands your knowledge of the human body

5. Academic Experiences – Master Studies and the Library  Master Study is replicating a masterpiece work  Using art history books for resources and references  Master studies can be used for portfolios

6. My Master Study  Rembrandt - Self Portrait 1668-69  Oil on Canvas  Charcoal

7. Extracurricular Activities - The Garcia Plaza  Where I go in between classes  Great place to sketch!  Where I meet with friends

8. Extracurricular Activities – Oso Bay Biennal XVII  Parade from House of Rock to the beach!  We are making props  BURN THE SHIP!!!!!

9. Works Cited  Simpson, Jennifer, and Chelsea Perez. "Final Reflection: Sustaining Your Islander Pledge." Jlsimpson.pbworks.com. Web..  Truro Center for the Arts. "Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill." Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2012..  "Government Documents at TAMUCC - Home." Government Documents at TAMUCC. Weebly.com. Web. 25 Apr. 2012..  "Oil Paintings." Self-Portrait 1668-69 Rembrandt Van Rijn. Web. 25 Apr. 2012..  Foursquare.com. "Dr. Hector P. Garcia Plaza." Dr. Hector P. Garcia Plaza. Web..  "University Galleries." Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Web. 25 Apr. 2012..