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Robin McBride's avatar

This put me in mind of something I learned as a music major in college back in the early '60s. Even the most radical and far-out musicians had to learn the basics before they understood enough about technique to depart from the rules and do their own thing, which was, by the way, always evolving. Sounds to me that this is what your drawing class is all about, and that being solid in technique will allow you the greatest freedom to be yourself in the long run. Don't give up, Toby. Learn what you have to learn in art class, and at home do what your heart leads you to do. Both things will lead to your best work. (Speaking as the daughter of an artist.)

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Toby Neal's avatar

Thanks, Robin, wise words! 🙏🏻💐

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Diane Snoey Appler's avatar

“We are so product oriented, and everything has to have a purpose in this culture.” Hits a nerve. I’ve always had to have a purpose. Your response to not feeling like a success at something tried, is a learning experience: that you can quit something tried and not succeeded at. You do not need the product , you gained the learning. I’ve been there. Walked away and settled my mind about a big undertaking where I did not succeed/complete. But I had the learning. It was valuable.

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Toby Neal's avatar

Wise words from an accomplished artist! THANKS, Diane!

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Nadine's avatar

When you write ir makes me see what I've been missing. Thank you so much for that ❤️

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Nadine's avatar

Should have checked my spelling 🙄 🙃

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