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. Things are going to change...

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 5:40 AM
As planned, as of today I will be going to an art class.

I seriously started drawing about 4 years ago, and since then, I've tried about two art classes, and neither... worked for me. A.k.a, teachers sucked big time. But that doesn't matter so much, the main idea is... I am a self-taught artist. I never studied theory, I never did studies, I never bought an art book or anything like that because I am stubborn enough to believe that I can learn to draw by myself, and I can actually succeed at it.

Well... I can't.

Today, my new art teacher saw my most recent drawings (traditional only, obvious), and told me that I was very good at copying photos.





... What? That was harsh.



After that, she asked if I can draw anything without a photo as reference, and of course I can't. She told me I must start doing studies, nudes, a lot of practice and such...


Even though I don't completely agree with her vision... I am going to do it. I am helpless.


...


So... I guess that means I won't be posting mainly anything for a while. I don't know what to do. I don't want this account to die, but...


...


I am sorry if I disappointed anyone.


I even disappointed myself.


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:iconthystoryteller:
Ohh hun, let them talk, I know you can do it either by taking classes or by yourself.
I love your art, it's you and so very different from other artists, and isn't that what counts the most??

Keep doing your thing!

XOXO
Sabriell

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:iconnantara:
Oh nu te intrista :hug: trebuie sa privesti cu optimism, poate a zis-o doar ca sa te ambitioneze..

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:iconharajukugirl7:
I feel the same way :no:

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:icondeadmango:
You can succeed in art. I myself am mainly self-taught despite taking art classes in high school and getting a degree in art. I started out by copying a lot of things. Learning to draw really is a personal journey that only you can can achieve.

I admit I only use reference when I'm having difficulties with things like body poses, but overall I use only what I need. However, because of this I'm not that great at life observation or copying photos that well. I think it's a good idea to have a balance of everything if only to improve and make you a stronger artist overall.

However, art is personal and whatever makes you happy, is rightly your choice. Take her opinion with a grain of salt, and only strive to get better and make yourself happy with your outcomes. You will receive a lot of opinions, and some you will heed, and others you won't.

Don't give up, and I hope you will continue to keep this account alive!

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:icongurotesque:
Thank you very much, I appreciate your kind words :heart:

Because of the feedback I got, after considering a few things, I think I will still continue drawing like I used to, but with the help of what I learn in that class. (studies and such aside.)

I mean... I can only hope that this will only help improve my art. =(

Anyway, thank you very much for your support :tighthug:


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:icongurotesque:
Presupun... :hmm: Oricum totul momentan este foarte confuz pentru mine, as in, sa faci ceva de cativa ani, sa fiu apreciata si de catre alti artisti aici pentru asta, si apoi vine o persoana si-mi spune ca trebuie sa o iau brusc de la zero... Dunno.

I'll do my best, nonetheless... =) Un curs nu poate decat sa ma ajute sa devin mai buna la ceea ce fac. Ceea ce-mi place.


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:icongurotesque:
Yeah, sucks big time... :hmm: Dar apoi, profesoara respectiva chiar si-a dat interesul (unlike others...) si nu poate decat sa-mi vrea binele, I suppose. Poate ca nu e per ansamblu o idee rea, dar e ceva brusc, ceva ce practic arunca la gunoi anii petrecuti perfectionandu-ma singura...

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:icongurotesque:
Thank you for you support, I appreciate it :heart:

Well, maybe that is my problem, I can't do anything without references... So as you said, I'm hoping for a balance between what I already know, and what I will learn with the help of this class.

It's just the fact that I am very confused, I've been doing this for a few years, and now I have to start all over again...
I'm thinking that it will only improve what I already know, so maybe it's not such a bad idea...

Thank you :tighthug:


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:iconharajukugirl7:
Am uitat sa te intreb la ce liceu ai intrat?
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