Slow like a Snail!Grandma Moses (1860-1961), known as America's national painter, began her painting at the age of 75. She first picked up a brush and started painting at an age when most people would have thought it was the end of her life, and she left behind many works that are loved not only in the United States but also around the world. She never studied art at school. However, by the time she passed away at the age of 101, she had left behind 1,600 of her paintings to the world. She said that 250 of her paintings were done after she was 100 years old, which shows that there is no limit to the age at which she can paint. She said, “How fortunate she is that she can now draw. In my case, the new life I chose after turning 70 enriched my life for the next 30 years. “ Edward Hopper also began publishing his works after the age of 40. Hopper, who graduated from art school and worked as an illustrator, drew his famous work ‘Night Hawk’ when he was 60, and ‘Room by the Sea’ when he was 70. Henri Rousseau was also born into a poor family, was unable to attend art school, and had to become a customs officer to make a living. He worked as a Sunday painter and drew pictures in his spare time. Because of his amateurish beginnings, the art world ridiculed him for his speaking style and career. But later he perfected his own style and became a master. As an artist, if you look around you you will see people who want to draw but are hesitant to start. I always tell them that they have these amazing mentors. Anyone can draw with just a pencil. Since you are the one who creates your limits, all you have to do is break through your own mold. Yesterday, 11-year-old Sophia used a tablet for the first time to create a digital image in Photoshop. I really like students’ interests and attempts. This is because I know very well how these attempts come together every day and produce amazing results in the future. If we can continue our interests early instead of starting late, the results will be even more amazing.
I think the job of a teacher is to continuously stoke this interest so that it does not perish. I hope her future shines like a sparkling talent.
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