Advice to Young Artists {Chapters 3-4}

Okay so I totally agreed with most of what was said in Chapter 3.  Alot of students come into art expecting to much from the teacher or nothing at all.  I have seen students with an attitude and they think that teachers can not offer them anything.

One of my biggest issues when I transferred to A&M Fall of 2009 was that I found out none of my photography classes from PJC were going to transfer.  I was bummed thinking great now I have to start all over and it's going to be a bore.  Well of course I waited to long to register this past fall so I missed out getting into IDM the first go around.  This gave me time to think......I finally started thinking why am I stressing.  I get to learn different technique from a different artist teacher.  Learning from more than one teacher is something you do throughout your entire college career.  Why was this any different?

So I set my self up that this was going to be a positive thing and it has proved me correct!  I had met Vaughn at one of the PJC art walks a few years back and was really excited to take his class.

I also think it's important for the teacher to keep you updated with current events in art like the author stated in the last half of chapter three.  It's like fashion to me, you need to keep up with the latest artists and know what it is that makes their work stand out.  It's just part of the world!

Now chapter 4, the old & the new.  I kind of see how this applies but I don't think I have been studying the old long enough to really incorporate what is being said by the author.  He says it could a process that could take months or even years to adapt into your art.  That new ways of doing things, are always stemmed from the old things; tradition. 

To keep up with what is new in the art world and incorporate it into your own work doesn't always seem to work.  I mean I feel like it is important to pay attention to what is new but your choice as an artist if you want to incorporate it with your style. 

I do like how Dunning stated that you need to be open.  Try anything & everything, be eager.  That is totally me.  I look at personal or school projects as a lesson.  Something new to be learned and something new to create.  If I fail, I look at it as a total learning experience and move on.  I think critiques are SO important.  I want to know and can take constructive criticism very well.  I think Marvin prepared me for that, LOL.  Although I have heard some of the instructors at A&M are tough.  I get attached to my work so there is always something emotional there for me!

SNOW PICS

Finally getting around to putting these up!

David Hockney Images

Here are a few I liked.....I am noticing that I may have not accomplished this correctly, LOL.  I will work on that!

Multiple Me Montages & Cubists

I will be adding more as I get them finished.  We need 6 total.

Same with the montages.

I have been behind and trying to play catch up.  I still lack a few assignments and trying to do this while you don't feel good isn't all that fun.  But I am determined to have it caught up by Monday~!

RIZE

So we are supposed to write a little about the video we saw today.....

Well it was interesting for sure.  I knew that street dancing was out there, I think I have seen all street dancing movies out.  These kids & adults are passionate about what they do, which is dancing.

They start "Clown" crews and make appearances everywhere.  Their style of dance is an art....they said that several times during the video.  It's not just dancing its THE ART!  It's their way of life & expression.  I was inspired by the families interviewed, they were proud of the accomplishments.  They were completed with children who made good grades and children that were respectful.  There were not any kids I wasn't impressed by.

Overall it was very good reminder of the dedication and what you put in to your photography!  It must show...and lord I need to work really hard this weekend to get these things caught up.  THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO!!

Advice to Young Artists {Chapters 1-2}

INTELLIGENCE IS NOT GASOLINE!!  What an interesting something to think about.........

The first two chapters of this book are re-emphisizing the work ethics you should have through out college.  Of course I agree, that starting it sooner is better than later.  I am not fresh out of highschool nor am I as old as some of the students I see that attend A&M but young or old this information is useful.

It's a constant reminder of the things you need to consider now.  It will only benefit your future.  And of course the route that I am going it creates an ethic I know will continue as I venture into a business of my own someday.

I found it interesting the things that were said in chapter 1.  Too often people define intelligence by measuring your grades on a test.  In whole you could be deemed as smart just by the outlook you have on something.  Different perspectives and creativity define this as well.

The second chapter was over reading and the things you need to do to help set your workflow later in life.  As I stated above these were things applicable to both young & old....and the in between, LOL.

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