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Marvin Mattelson · 12-03-2002, 10:04 AM

I have been teaching for 30 years. Originally In taught a technique first approach. In the last several years I have shifted and taken an approach which emphasizes understanding as a guiding light for technique to follow. This shift has resulted in a much more rapid rate of improvement in my students overall skills.

Obviously technique is required to manifest one's art, but, ironically by not stressing it initially, it develops much more quickly. Something akin to watching a pot boil.

And after all, doesn't thought always precede action (especially if you count to ten first)?

12-03-2002, 10:04 AM	#8
Marvin Mattelson SOG Member FT Professional '04 Merit Award PSA '04 Best Portfolio PSA '03 Honors Artists Magazine '01 Second Prize ASOPA Perm. Collection- Ntl. Portrait Gallery Perm. Collection- Met Leads Workshops Joined: May 2002 Location: Great Neck, NY Posts: 1,093	The chicken? I have been teaching for 30 years. Originally In taught a technique first approach. In the last several years I have shifted and taken an approach which emphasizes understanding as a guiding light for technique to follow. This shift has resulted in a much more rapid rate of improvement in my students overall skills. Obviously technique is required to manifest one's art, but, ironically by not stressing it initially, it develops much more quickly. Something akin to watching a pot boil. And after all, doesn't thought always precede action (especially if you count to ten first)? __________________ Marvin Mattelson http://www.fineartportrait.com [email protected]