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Mischa Milosevic · 11-02-2007, 07:46 AM

Ilaria, it was my pleasure and I was happy that you cold find the time to attend.

I must chuckle in regard to your comment and the work exhibited.

You are correct in your observation, most of the work exhibited is work executed in the standard of the academy. This exhibit was setup rather to promote the academy and not so much so the individual student/artist.

We must remember most schools of excellence, all schools as a mater of fact, the entire educational system, is set up to prepare individuals for what awaits. Leaving the school all one has is the knowledge needed, that is something, to build on. Without this knowledge well...what would our world be.

So, practically speaking what you saw was the work of individuals and how they regard the foundational aspects of what they learn't.

While at the academy, it was fun to notice how each student developed his/her understanding. Even in the work of the fourth year students one is able to notice the struggles and also the areas of individuality of excellence.

I sincerely appreciate the learning offered at the Angel academy. With this knowledge I have the tools needed to expand on my creativity and I believe this should be the goal of every true artist.

One cannot do much with just a ratchet set and a few screwdrivers maybe just replace the worn-out parts.
My brother is a successful mechanic with a business in Toronto and in Former Yugoslavia. Now, I'm just adding this to give another illustration. In each shop he has at least three hydraulic lifts, tens of thousands $ worth of hand held tools and who knows what else, computers and such. All of that would be worthless, just mere toys, if he did not poses the practical knowledge. He is a success because he has the knowledge and the practical know how in applying that knowledge.

So, that said, I must say It is such a pleasure to see artists reaching for the stars and I can honestly relate to that. Ilaria and her recent success is a perfect example of reaching for the stars.
Thank you again Ilaria. You are a gem and I love the pictures.

11-02-2007, 07:46 AM	#18
Mischa Milosevic Juried Member FT Professional Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Bad Homburg, Germany Posts: 707	Ilaria, it was my pleasure and I was happy that you cold find the time to attend. I must chuckle in regard to your comment and the work exhibited. You are correct in your observation, most of the work exhibited is work executed in the standard of the academy. This exhibit was setup rather to promote the academy and not so much so the individual student/artist. We must remember most schools of excellence, all schools as a mater of fact, the entire educational system, is set up to prepare individuals for what awaits. Leaving the school all one has is the knowledge needed, that is something, to build on. Without this knowledge well...what would our world be. So, practically speaking what you saw was the work of individuals and how they regard the foundational aspects of what they learn't. While at the academy, it was fun to notice how each student developed his/her understanding. Even in the work of the fourth year students one is able to notice the struggles and also the areas of individuality of excellence. I sincerely appreciate the learning offered at the Angel academy. With this knowledge I have the tools needed to expand on my creativity and I believe this should be the goal of every true artist. One cannot do much with just a ratchet set and a few screwdrivers maybe just replace the worn-out parts. My brother is a successful mechanic with a business in Toronto and in Former Yugoslavia. Now, I'm just adding this to give another illustration. In each shop he has at least three hydraulic lifts, tens of thousands $ worth of hand held tools and who knows what else, computers and such. All of that would be worthless, just mere toys, if he did not poses the practical knowledge. He is a success because he has the knowledge and the practical know how in applying that knowledge. So, that said, I must say It is such a pleasure to see artists reaching for the stars and I can honestly relate to that. Ilaria and her recent success is a perfect example of reaching for the stars. Thank you again Ilaria. You are a gem and I love the pictures.