This carving reminds me of a man I hold very dear - my Studio Art undergrad program advisor. We were first acquainted in January 2006 when I entered Messiah College to pursue studies in Graphic Design. I didn't have much confidence in my artistic ability, having studied science all my life, but I knew I was interested in design and was willing to step out on a limb to give it a shot. This man looked me in the eye, the first time he set eyes on me, and pretty much told me I should go back home. I was crushed, and wondered if my lack of talent was evident by my outward appearance, but stayed to give it my best effort. After a few classes with him, carving being among the last, he developed a sense of respect for me because I was a hard worker, and what I lacked in talent, I made up for with determination. The night before graduation, the man who greeted me with hostility and cold indifference bade me goodbye with a tight embrace and tear glazed eyes.
3/4/11
A Penny for your Thoughts
This carving reminds me of a man I hold very dear - my Studio Art undergrad program advisor. We were first acquainted in January 2006 when I entered Messiah College to pursue studies in Graphic Design. I didn't have much confidence in my artistic ability, having studied science all my life, but I knew I was interested in design and was willing to step out on a limb to give it a shot. This man looked me in the eye, the first time he set eyes on me, and pretty much told me I should go back home. I was crushed, and wondered if my lack of talent was evident by my outward appearance, but stayed to give it my best effort. After a few classes with him, carving being among the last, he developed a sense of respect for me because I was a hard worker, and what I lacked in talent, I made up for with determination. The night before graduation, the man who greeted me with hostility and cold indifference bade me goodbye with a tight embrace and tear glazed eyes.
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I often view skepticism as a challenge.
ReplyDeleteMan, was he messing with the wrong person! You are the epitome of drive and tenaciousness. Demeaning remarks are so not necessary in the creative field. And, for him to just size you up on appearance? Come on, dude. The shock treatment to show classroom management to an individual. I think he was singling you out. And, probably does this every semester. Empowerment running rampant! Ive been subject to the very kind of "being singled out" all through my career. It just happens. But, perseverance will prevail!
ReplyDeletelol! Thanks Barb :)
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