Behind
The Art Student Survival Guide :
I have been associated with artists in higher education my entire adult life—10 years as an art student earning three degrees, 12 years as a professor working with students in studios and computer labs, and 7 years as an administrator running a large Media Arts & Animation department at an art college. I have worked with many instructors and many more students, and I have witnessed firsthand the success and/or lack of success that many of them have experienced.
One observation I have made is that successful art students usually go on to become successful artists. A few years ago I decided to write a book that would contain tools, tips, and techniques to help individuals succeed at the “art” of being art students. A guidebook to help make the journey through art school a little smoother and a little less frantic. A journey that would lead to a successful career as an artist.
Besides the actual writing, I especially enjoyed drawing the illustrations for the book. They were all drawn with vintage fountain pens from the 30's and 40's.
- Jeffrey Otto
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