Hello to all the artheads and classmates out there. My name is Daniel Luna-Sánchez, I am currently an undergraduate studying Mechanical Engineering here at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. To pass the time this winter, I've gotten into skiing (a lifelong Alaskan just getting into skiing?? I know, I know) and have been frequenting all the double black diamond xc trails at Birch Hill with some friends that have also just gotten into skiing and are also in this class (Hi Kevin and Gerald!). Much to my friend's enjoyment, In addition to picking up skiing, I've also been enjoying baking, much to my friends' enjoyment. Board games, school, and a new puppy end up eating away at the rest of my time.
My relationship with art is a funny one. My older sister got all of the artistic traits, and while I am creative in my own right (believe it or not but engineering requires a lot of creative problem solving), she is able to bring to life endless sceneries or depict accurately on a medium whatever she is thinking of. I tried to keep up, and my parents graciously hung up my artwork alongside hers even though her artwork graced the walls of the Anchorage Museum and mine only reached the hallways of my elementary school. While I may not be the best at creating art, growing up and being embraced by her creativity and artwork nurtured a love for art that continues till this day.
My current favorite type of artwork is oil on canvas and I sometimes find myself perusing sites like these and fantasizing that I may someday own some of these pieces.
