What if you don’t need art school? It’s expensive (an MFA can cost as much as $70k/yr). It may not come with a big payoff but your loans could total as much as $65k. Could coaches and mentors suffice? I never went to art school for a degree so maybe ignore this whole post. Or maybe coaches and mentors rock success like nobody’s business-I’ll use my remaining years to find out.
Read MoreBut Isn't It All About the Kids? I Absolutely Love Keith Haring
Keith Haring’s devotion to making children smile is apparent throughout the Walker Art Center’s current show. Yet something was missing. Irony abounds in this interaction between myself and the WAC’s staff. Read on for the full story.
Read MoreMe and the Wig
“Recognize the otherness of art., says Jerry Saltz in his book “How to Make Art.” He’s talking about the idea that inspiration and what we create comes from a cosmic force outside ourselves. Saltz adds, “...the work we create isn’t entirely a matter of conscious choice.”
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