The Talent Myth CHAPTER FIVE The Fundamentals of Fine Art THE PYRAMID OF KNOWLEDGE The most vital information about any subject is the fundamental knowledge upon which all else rests. Just as building a house takes knowledge, so does building a work of art. Originality of design comes from creativeness, [...]
The Talent Myth CHAPTER FOUR The Artist THE BRIDGE BETWEEN WORLDS There are two truths on which we can all agree. One is that we live together in the material world; the other is that each of us possesses our own world of thought —call it the mind, the spiritual, [...]
The Talent Myth CHAPTER THREE Traditions of Excellence THE MEANING OF ART To succeed in an artistic pursuit, one first needs to know, without any confusion, exactly what art is. In other words, what makes something art? To find out, let’s see where the word art originated. Art stems from [...]
The Talent Myth CHAPTER TWO Talent and Creativity WHAT IS TALENT? “I’m not very creative. I have no talent.” How often have you heard those words? Have you ever uttered them? People confuse creativity with talent. Talent and creativity are both important. They combine to create art, but they are [...]
The Talent Myth CHAPTER ONE The Myth OUR FAVORITE LIE Most of us think that in order to pursue the arts and be creative, we first need natural talent. We’ve been sold a bill of goods — The Talent Myth. If you don’t believe me, it’s understandable. Most likely you’ve [...]
The Talent Myth Prologue Are you one of millions of people who once had the desire to create? Did you once dream of artistic success? Have you ever wanted to act, write, draw, paint, sculpt, dance or sing? Did you play a musical instrument as a child and then give it up? [...]
Program Director Training Course Standard Drill PD.4 Drill Purpose: The Purpose of this drill is to increase the Trainee's ability to handle the public in the studio. Drill Setup: The Staff Training Officer (or assigned Coach) and the Trainee work in an area of the studio so as not to disturb other students in [...]
Program Director Training Course Standard Drill PD.2 Drill Purpose: The Purpose of this drill is to increase the Trainee's ownership viewpoint and responsibility in relation to their area. Drill Setup: The Staff Training Officer (or assigned Coach) and the Trainee stand (or sit) in an area of the studio so as not to disturb [...]
Program Director Training Course Standard Drill PD.1 Drill Purpose: The Purpose of this drill is to increase the Trainee's awareness of the costs related to operating a business. Drill Commands: There are 2 commands given by the Coach, which are alternated during the drill. "Look around this room and find something that does [...]
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