So I received the response from Art School A regarding my application for BA (hons) Painting. And that response is "Thanks but not this time" (so, no then). The only feedback they gave me was the recommendation to "strengthen your portfolio" and "try again next year if you wish".
What I heard was: "Not this year" which in fact, isn't a flat dead "no", so that's just what I'll do - I'll keep practicing, keep painting, and keep learning.
Because rejection isn't fatal or even critically wounding (I still have my hands and my creative mind), I will keep on going!
And there's always Art School B, and if they invite me for interview, then I have at least a few more weeks to produce some more work and prepare for the interview.
If they don't, well, with or without art school, I'm still an artist, even though an amateur and beginning artist, I have many times touched people with my work. And I have greatly enjoyed, and LOVED what I've done, the impact I have made, however brief. And am still excited about the possibilities of sharing my passion with others as I continue my artistic career.
Til next time...
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Rejection sucks any way you spin it. I guess the only positive here is... It's your first interview.. You have more possible in the future and a world of opportunity. Just know that regardless of one school's, or more likely one interviewer's, opinion should not define your ability as an artist when so many people have been touched and moved by your work to date. Just know I'm thankful that you draw and paint and I know others feel the same!
ReplyDeleteWow. Thank you so much for that comment, just what I needed today! Your words make all the suffering worthwhile :) (And just think, you have an original, or even, THE original painting... one day it will be worth MEEEEELIONS. LOL.)
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