The conventional wisdom of most current art schools is suspect. The idea that empowerment is in someone else's hands is still rampant. Rugged individualists can write their own rules. Some of the greatest artists of all time are living and working today. The most valuable artist's tool is attitude.
Habits are more holy than messiahs.
It's a complex business. It's wonderful to fall in love with it. One of the greatest satisfactions is knowing members of our brotherhood and sisterhood who persevere. These are the true geniuses. Victory belongs to the most persevering.