Tuesday 9 September 2008

Art Class - Week 1

So last night I started my 10 week art class, "Drawing & Painting". I have to say I'm a little disappointed. The tutor Keith seems like a nice guy and probably does know his stuff, time will tell, but my main problem with the class was how we were expected to find a picture from a book and draw it. Also there were some students from a prior course who seem to just keep coming back, they "had things to be getting on with". I'm sure it's hard to pitch a course at a group of completely mixed abilities and experience but from my point of view I'm not sure how much I'm going to learn here. I know it's only the first week and maybe things will improve, I've talked to the tutor and explained I wanted to learn theory and technique which he says will come.

As for next week if I've got to work from a picture then I'll at least take one of my own reference photographs. More to come.....

2 comments:

Kari Gibson said...

Hmmm, I would be disappointed too. Good idea to bring your own reference photo though!

Hope it improves once the tutor gauges everyone's ability.

Andy said...

Hi Kari, I'm really hoping it will improve. Trying to stay positive! It was only the first week so maybe it's not fair to judge...

Your paintings are excellent by the way :0)