This video was really fascinating to me because I was lucky enough to have a supportive art teacher in high school and later helpful professors and instructors in the Art Department of CSULB. If anything, I kept seeing and hearing stories of crazy strict art teachers (similar to the teacher described in the video) who would put their students down if they did not adhere to the lessons or try to explore their own creativity during class time.
So if anything, when I entered college, I approached professors with apprehension. I would follow instructions and my sketchbook would be used for my anime/manga styled art which I would never dream of showing my teachers. In essence, any art that was personal or showed my preferences for drawing in a limited style was not to be shown to anyone save for friends and maybe family. Showing personal art to any teacher felt like I was opening myself up to critique that would end up making me dislike art and discourage me from pursuing any other form of creativity. But that way of thinking (being stubborn and not open to critique) ironically did hinder my ability to broaden and improve my skills. It wasn't until I took a basic drawing course where my instructor, happened to see one of my sketches of a character I drew in anime style that I was showing to a classmate. I nervously let him see what I drew, but instead of scolding me for daring to have anime art next to my still life drawings and studies, the teacher complimented me and told me to keep it up. I think that was instrumental along with other factors, in me continuing to draw in my favorite style, but to also seek other forms of art and not just limit myself. In the end I think that's what a good art teacher is supposed to do; they should encourage a students' ability, point them on the right path and resources, and even if a student won't pursue an art career, still cultivate their creativity so that it can be applied to other parts of their lives.
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