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How long can this go on?
Yes Sharon, as former illustrators under the skin, we've had very similar experiences. I agree, too many believe that somehow, learning to be an artist is supposed to be easy. I tell my students that being a great painter isn't brain surgery, it's MUCH harder.
I recently had a student come to my studio from out of town and study with me privately for three weeks. She was a medical doctor. She made fantastic progress, by the way. She was very talented but with no formal training. On the last day she said to me, "Yes it is much harder than brain surgery!"
Enzie, I appreciate what you are trying to do. As a "pro" the most profound bit of knowledge I can share with everyone is, find a good teacher if you want to improve. Having had mediocre teachers in the past is no excuse to stop looking. Instead of perusing info online, get a part time job; don't eat at restaurants; flip burgers; baby-sit; don't go to movies or on vacations; save money. Where there is a will there is a way.
Come to NY City in July or Greensboro NC in June and study with me! You'll have a great time, laugh and learn more than you could ever imagine. Both workshops are at college facilities so dorm room accommodations are available.
To excel at anything requires great personal effort and sacrifice. You have to want it. Ask Sharon, she'll tell you.
It's interesting that many of those who have inquired and signed up for my workshops are those who would seem to need it least. Hmmm!
Peter, I
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