Portrait Artist Forum - View Single Post - Poll #2 - The value of a formal art education, part 2

Richard Bingham · 05-18-2007, 06:08 PM

Hi Alex, are you going to draw a conclusion from this thread? It's mighty interesting.

I also don't feel like I "fit" into the poll. My Dad and my high-school art teacher both wanted me to pursue a "good" art education, and at the time I believe that would have been possible: Art Center LA, BMFA Museum School, Art Students League, RISD . . . all were excellent schools 40 years ago.

I stayed home because I was having too much fun playing cowboy, and went to the State U, where the art department was essentially a waste of time. If I hadn't known how to draw and paint before I got there, I certainly wouldn't have learned from that experience, but the BA was a nice touch.

I've worked 35 years in signs, advertising and illustration, right up to the point where the computer has taken all the fun out of it, and thanking God I've been able to make my living with a brush. This "fine art" stuff is a tough gig though!

05-18-2007, 06:08 PM	#9
Richard Bingham Juried Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Blackfoot Id Posts: 431	Hi Alex, are you going to draw a conclusion from this thread? It's mighty interesting. I also don't feel like I "fit" into the poll. My Dad and my high-school art teacher both wanted me to pursue a "good" art education, and at the time I believe that would have been possible: Art Center LA, BMFA Museum School, Art Students League, RISD . . . all were excellent schools 40 years ago. I stayed home because I was having too much fun playing cowboy, and went to the State U, where the art department was essentially a waste of time. If I hadn't known how to draw and paint before I got there, I certainly wouldn't have learned from that experience, but the BA was a nice touch. I've worked 35 years in signs, advertising and illustration, right up to the point where the computer has taken all the fun out of it, and thanking God I've been able to make my living with a brush. This "fine art" stuff is a tough gig though!