My Beef with Classical Art Schools My beef with classical art schools started many, many moons ago. Having been primarily self-taught and with a natural inclination to drawing, I entered art school with a fair amount of confidence. I knew I didn’t know everything, and I was far from perfect. But what I was able […]
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Private Art Schools vs State University vs Online
Private Art Schools vs State University vs Online Reputable private art schools are exceptional at what they do…teach art at the highest level. They do however, come with an astronomical price tag. Current tuition for a degree from private art schools matches the price tag for medical school. This leaves the potential student with some […]
State College vs Private Art School
State Colleges vs Private Art School Pros, Cons, and My Personal Opinion Should you go to a public college or university for an art degree, or an art school? If you plan on making art a career, this is an important thing to consider. I’ve been to both and I’d say…it depends. My degree came […]
So You Want To Be An Artist?
So You Want To Be An Artist? Start With What You’ve Got If you want to be an artist, then be an artist! It really is as simple as that. But many people are under the impression that it’s hard and complicated. They think they need years of schooling, equipment, a studio, and even the […]
Tools of the Trade
Tools of the Trade Learning to Adapt & Making Life Easier In recent months, my typical tools of the trade have expanded to include some unconventional items (for me, anyway). My very first real live art teacher was of the mindset that all you needed to draw besides paper, was a pencil. Just a pencil. […]
A Degree in Art
A Degree in Art Is it Necessary? Is a degree in art necessary for a career in art? To be honest, I have one. I put in the four years at a university and received a BA for my efforts. But was it necessary? I hate to say it, but this is where the “it […]
Studies vs Copies
Studies vs Copies What’s the Difference? Studies vs copies. What do I mean by this? Well, if you’ve ever been to art school, chances are you’ve had to do master study or two. A master study is when you take a work done from one of the great masters (Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Monet, DaVinci, etc.) and […]
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