I do have a college degree, but did not study art. I took a few art classes at the University of Arizona, but did not pursue a degree in Fine Art. The reason? My parents told me that I could never make a living as an artist.
Here I am today…15 years later as a full-time artist. Just know that you can accomplish anything if you believe in yourself & your goals.
I did grow up painting, drawing and creating, and had an amazing elementary school art teacher. When I went to high school I had a fabulous art teacher as well. In college, I only took about 4 art classes before I decided to give up. I waited another 10 years before I picked up a brush again. Yes, I did grow up with amazing influences artistically, but I still do consider myself as a self-taught artist.
People often say to me that they can’t even draw a stick figure. Honestly…. Who cares? In my world of Abstract, you don’t need to know how to draw a stick figure. Just let yourself go, and know that there is no “right or wrong” when it comes to creating art. This is my philosophy, as Abstract art allows me to create just about anything that I choose.
Just remember to HAVE FUN…LET GO… AND CREATE!
juliehavel 