Today I went to the MOA to check out the art exhibit about America. I went to the Walter Wick one before but that was before we had are talk on art and how to evaluate it. So there was so much that I absolutely loved. There was a lot of realism. Artist trying to depict Americans in their normal setting. The one that kind of through me off guard was the one with the man sitting on the sidewalk by himself. I saw it and had a completely different experience with it since we had talked about it. I felt sad for the man sitting there and wanted to sit in that empty space next to him even though it was just a painting. I understand now why Sister Stokes has been telling us to go see all these paintings in person. They are so much cooler that way! The detail and actual size totally changes the experience. So my favorite piece today involved my favorite animal actually. The painting was of an eagle. The painting was done by N.C. Wyeth. I saw it and loved from the second I saw it just for that fact then I started looking at it more. My favorite part is actually the sky in the background. The red is so deep and rich and then it goes to white and then to blue with stars in it. It represents the flag and those colors that we know and love but I thought it was very appropriate as the sky too. It reminds me of a setting sun with the night coming on. I just loved it and I spent a while just standing there in awe. I can’t really put it into words but it is a great feeling that just made me happy and proud to be in this country.