I worked in the RED POPPY and started the BLUE HYDRANGEA.
Feels good to work on my own work this week ...still need to start (HA and finish) the orange and green pieces.
I had a student post yesterday that she was frustrated with the professor's assignment and hating the structure. I fumbled with the words to inspire her but another friend and ex-student (ANDY) stated it very well ...
"If you're doing something you love but don't love what you're doing then you should change the way you're doing it. That's how I've always dealt with my creative outlets. I also never let a teacher stifle me, and I have taken grade cuts because of it, but I don't mind at all because I was pushing myself to new ends whether or not the teacher was able to see that.
By the way, the really good teachers will and do see that. Regrettably, most teachers are not that good. So, it's up to you. Everything is always up to you .... if you're up for it."
Amen.
ReplyDeleteWell said! Too many teachers I ran into wanted to keep me *in the box*.....I think sometimes it takes students YEARS to get OUT of that box if they allow themselves to be put in.
ReplyDeleteMostly, it should be to explore and expand and learn the mediums attributes and not copy verbatim.
XXOO!!
Anne
The world would be such a dull and boring place if we were all kept in the same square box, thinking the same black and white thoughts, and always staying within the lines. Man's greatest achievements came only when we dared to look beyond our horizons.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the very kind comment you left on my blog, it lifted my spirits and gave me encouragement. :)