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I reread John's comments and do not get the impression that drawing skill/accuracy are not of considerable importance. I think the suggestion that an exclusive commitment to accuracy and detail might work against other aspects of painting that would help touch ones' soul and spirit. Sometimes the whole of the painting is better than the accuracy of the parts. Sargent, no less, said something to the effect "paint the apple and not the spots" and as the student (aren't we all?) develops it is helpful that they understand this as much as the importance of angle of the mouth. Otherwise everything can be in perfect place just like the railroad crossing where the gates are down, the bells are ringing, the lights are flashing......but no train is coming.
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