Before I get into this - I need to mention that I equate any and all full time teachers with the 8th wonder of the world - I don't know how you can do what you do every day and stay sane (maybe you don't?).
I would like to talk about all those full time artists out there ... You really need to give teaching a go. I recently started teaching "private art lessons" to one student (high school age) - I have to say it has been an eye opener.
I can remember most of my art classes (and the instructors) from grade school on but I don't remember ever being taught the basics of drawing, of color theory or of "what makes a good composition". I do remember learning these things from an accomplished "semi-professional artist" - my father. What he conveyed where the mechanics and the techniques that we as working artists all (should) employ - I'm talking about the simple little things like putting a scrap piece of paper under you drawing hand so you don't smear graphite all over your most recent masterpiece-in-work. I'm talking about how to use basic drafting tools to form circles and the all impressive partial ellipse! And finally, I'm talking about how one must have patience while creating a work - nothing worthwhile comes from haste.
If you are a working artist - give teaching a try - help the next generation excel by teaching the basics (and all those little tricks) - it really is a great feeling to watch them grow!
I would like to talk about all those full time artists out there ... You really need to give teaching a go. I recently started teaching "private art lessons" to one student (high school age) - I have to say it has been an eye opener.
I can remember most of my art classes (and the instructors) from grade school on but I don't remember ever being taught the basics of drawing, of color theory or of "what makes a good composition". I do remember learning these things from an accomplished "semi-professional artist" - my father. What he conveyed where the mechanics and the techniques that we as working artists all (should) employ - I'm talking about the simple little things like putting a scrap piece of paper under you drawing hand so you don't smear graphite all over your most recent masterpiece-in-work. I'm talking about how to use basic drafting tools to form circles and the all impressive partial ellipse! And finally, I'm talking about how one must have patience while creating a work - nothing worthwhile comes from haste.
If you are a working artist - give teaching a try - help the next generation excel by teaching the basics (and all those little tricks) - it really is a great feeling to watch them grow!
