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What Should I Make?<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>It’s a question that only you, the artist, can really answer. I can throw some ideas at you, but you need to decide what sticks. If you’re not feeling invested in your project, it’s going to show with the end result. Part of that investment means choosing what to make.<\/p>\n

Good art tells a story, connects with the viewer and evokes emotion. I encourage you to make art about something you are passionate about. If you’re feeling that connection, that’ll come through in your work, and chances are the viewer will feel it, too.<\/p>\n

There are some activities here that focus on developing your drawing skills<\/a> and exploring techniques with various media<\/a>. But while skill development in art is important (it can help the artist tell the story more effectively), it should not be the end goal. Art that reflects a technically accurate representation of the subject (realism) may show great technical skill, but it will only have power if it communicates a feeling or message, and connects with the viewer.<\/p>\n

Let 13 year old Evan Sharma school you on how to be an artist! Seriously, listen to everything he says:<\/strong><\/p>\n