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Well, I don't necessarily attribute any particular intent to one's opportunities, even though I believe our intentions shape much of what happens to us once we understand how self-determinative we are.
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Yes, that's true.
I should always be mindful of the fact that I don't know the background of each artist. I shouldn't make hard and fast assumptions about their choices. But you know, I've met more than a few that were
definitely making a conscious choice to not learn how to draw.
They seemed nigh onto belligerent in their unwillingness to
not learn how to do it. And it wasn't because they didn't have the opportunity - able teachers and classes were readily available - they just weren't interested. I even had experiences where I was treated as if I was a "chump" who was "wasting my time" because I was devoted to developing my drawing skills. ("Why do you want to bother to draw that when you can just trace it?") There was a subtle contempt towards those of us who were bringing our sketchbooks everywhere and working very hard to develop and perfect our skills. I detected an attitude that I can only describe as
laziness among such people. I am sorry to be blunt, but in my experience, there are people that are like that. There is a lack of
love and enthusiasm for the artistic process (in my opinion).
Sigh. I suppose such negative experiences have colored my attitude a bit about this matter. (Ya think?
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