You really have to think about what you're painting. You have to plan it out before you start. That takes a lot of thought. That's what art is. Ryden said he thinks the schools could do more to encourage talented students.
Humanities is an important background for students to have.
It helps people understand more about life itself beyond the workplace. Ryden, who now makes a living on being a full-time artist, knew by the time he was in high school he wanted to be an artist. His guidance counselors had different ideas. They thought I would do better in science as an engineer. Ryden thought about abandoning his dream in high school.