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Old 01-29-2004, 01:21 PM   #22
Marvin Mattelson Marvin Mattelson is offline
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Clarification

I apologize if I have offended you.

I would, however, like to clarify that my approach to teaching is not about replicating myself. I believe I have created a framework that allows artists to flourish and develop their individuality in the look of their paintings and expression of their beings.

I don't say anything is right or wrong. Certain things may work more efficiently than others however and based on thirty years of teaching I like to give my students the best chance to succeed. Ultimately when one has knowledge they have the freedom to go beyond and explore. Doing this prematurely however can lead to problems.

As a parent you teach you children certain values and then they're on their own. Same with students. Just call me "Dad."

I think that a good palette provides artists with a wide range of possibilities and using fewer colors doesn't diminish the possibilities for greater expression.

I understand that this post is off the topic but I wanted to reply to the misconception that you had that by following my lead somehow students would be restricted. I assure you that the opposite is quite true. Knowledge is never limiting.
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