I took a summer drawing course at the Pasadena Art Center. I was really excited until the classes started. I didn't learn anything at all!!! They didn't teach, just sit and draw. At the end of the class, when were graded, the instructor noted I might enjoy a graphics class. :!

I think with art instruction these days there's a real situation of "let the buyer beware". One has to really do a lot of research before spending money -- and valuable time -- on any art class.

Class update
 

I thought I should give a little bit of an update on my painting class...not because it's of relevance to anyone here, really, but I like to be fair, especially when I've vented out of frustration maybe prematurely.

In short, it's going well. Better than I'd hoped for. I had a heart-to-heart with my prof and showed him my work, where I wanted to go with it and who I really admire. I was surprised to find enthusiasm from him and a real sense of...excitement? maybe...that I was interested in learning and practicing technique as a realist. He's given lots of good lectures on perspective and light - technical stuff that's just great - and he gives thoughtful feedback on my work. I'm happy to say that I'm learning some good stuff.

Again, not that my travails and triumphs are showstopping, but I derided his class publicly in a vent session obviously prematurely and so thought it might be good to give a followup, especially since it's been going well ever since. Thanks.