I have always said to young artists that scholastic training and the studying of art history are crucial to fully developing as an artist.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I would say being deeply involved in the art world would help keep a young artist on track. Doing what you love, so that your focus is your artistry.
Being an artist is not easy - I have always said that to the students I have taught over the years. It's a huge sacrifice.
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.
Many young artists, they look at the art world and think they can make a lot of money.
I set my sights upon becoming the kind of artist who would make a contribution to art history.
Experience is the best teacher of all. And for that, there are no guarantees that one will become an artist. Only the journey matters.
I think if you're good at art, you'll be good at most types of art.
Artistry is important. Skill, hard work, rewriting, editing, and careful, careful craft: All of these are necessary. These are what separate the beginners from experienced artists.
Art needs to be socialised, and you need a lot of context to understand that, and that doesn't mean having read a few art history books.
Artists don't talk about art. Artists talk about work. If I have anything to say to young writers, it's stop thinking of writing as art. Think of it as work.