Author dcruzate

Some of my most cherished early childhood memories are from bedtime. My mom would sometimes read stories to my brother and I, but more often would sing us to sleep. She had quite an array of lullabies her own mother… Continue Reading →

I am fascinated by turtles, and I suspect that I am not the only one. Turtles are often associated with very positive qualities in media, history and art. I think that the longevity of their lifespans, as well as their… Continue Reading →

Dr. Maffei’s presentation came at a timely point in my life, as I have just started learning how to cook earlier this year. As such, my eating habits have been changing recently, and will continue to change as I transition… Continue Reading →

Through this project I aim to pique the curiosity of viewers who look for the symbolism and meaning within the image. I decided to create a piece about sleep, dreams, and our nightly journeys into this other world. I hope… Continue Reading →

Below is a link to a painting titled “Deep Sleep” by Wojtek Herman. This piece caught my eye during my research since at a glance it is difficult to interpret and is therefore up to some slight interpretation. It appears… Continue Reading →

Below is the link to a sleep talking research study I found while looking for scientific information about the phenomenon. The findings and percentages of types of words and phrases commonly uttered are interesting. Sleep talking complexity mirrors awake speech,… Continue Reading →

Through this project I aim to portray what it feels like to live with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). This disorder can create a feeling of anxiety and overwhelm individuals when outside stimuli become too great. With my artwork I raise… Continue Reading →

I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Pollock’s presentation, as it was both extremely detailed and highly informative. Still, I must admit that many of the deep dives into the more precise explanations went a bit over my head, even as someone familiar… Continue Reading →

Dr. Anderson opened her lecture by talking about the importance of faces and how our human brains are so expertly adapted to recognizing facial features. She showcased this point by presenting a painting by artist Bev Dolittle to us. This… Continue Reading →

The field of neurology has always interested me deeply, though this is my first class focusing on such topics. As something of a scientist myself, I was very curious to begin this project, and to read the work of the… Continue Reading →