In Good Company

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When I studied abroad in London I met a very inspiring individual.  This person would coach me along during my term when I felt overwhelmed and under-prepared.  We would stay in studio until the instructors kicked us out, snacking on treats we would pick up because breaking for dinner was out of the question.

I remember feeling so out of place as the professor gave us our mid reviews and I was told I would earn no better than a "C," maybe a "B-" as a result of my work and research abilities.  As an over-achiever, and believing I could do better, I took this as a challenge.  The lessons I learned and experiences I had are priceless, and far more valuable than any grade.  By the end of the term I received an "A" and was one of the only (along with my friend) students whose work had been pre-chosen to be shown in the annual fashion show.  I thank you, James Paul.

An amazing artist, generous spirit, and gifted individual, I have the pleasure and honor of being able to call him a friend.  You may or may not recognize him from the first season of Bravo's, "The Fashion Show," where he placed third in a mosh posh of emerging and already successful artists.  His designs are unique, and truly inspired by years worth of research.

As an aspiring designer I look up to you and your accomplishments and thank you for being apart of my life.