Exactly! This applies not only to art but, Architecture (obviously because it is a form of art). This post should be shown to every incoming freshman of art and design! I feel it would help students understand and advance much more rapidly.

I've been thinking a lot recently about "the concept." It's actually been haunting my dreams as of late. You see, when you go to an art school you are constantly urged to "develop a strong concept" within your work. I think that might actually be the most dreaded words at art school. What is your concept? It's one thing to have an idea, but your idea needs to have a reason. Here is where "the concept" comes it. If you say you want something to be … Read More

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