I'm actually a bit afraid to take an art class. I've never really taken one on purpose. At least, not seriously. I kinda remember an art class in third grade... but it was either that or learn Polish at the same time I was learning Spanish.
I've heard terrible things about art classes, from teachers who don't give a damn anymore to students that make your art their crap. Even some things that you should just generally put up with when taking an art class. Like being told what to do and how to do it, or having to draw with artist's block. I usually just avoid classes on things that I enjoy doing for fear of it ruining it for me. So far, I've been right to do that. No more creative writing for Leamony, and I think my 3rd period teacher has scarred me for life when it comes to webdesign.
But I want to take an art class outside of school. To learn to draw what I see and not what I percieve. Perhaps learn from a teacher that enjoys teaching art, and isn't tired of dealing with cocky kids all day. I've been considering taking an art class over the summer, weighing the pros and cons, talking to kids that have taken serious art classes. But I keep getting "They made me draw when I didn't want to draw." or "All they taught me was boring."
... D: I don't know what to do. Perhaps increase my skills and take a drawing class? I won't be able to take one in school untill 11th grade. Which is unfortunate, because that will make it increasingly heard to get into AP Art if I have to wait to take my art classes. Or perhaps continue to teach myself, and not have to worry about a class ruining something I love again?
I love to draw too much to just throw it on the line, even if it may help. And I've been hurt in the past with similar things.
 Leamony · Sat Apr 29, 2006 @ 06:35am · 0 Comments |
