MAIL BAG: Advice for Kids Seeking a CREATIVE LIFE

The Insight I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out

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I recently had a high school student ask me for advice on starting his path into art. Seeing as this kid had some serious skill, I thought I’d lay out what I could. What was important to me was keeping my experience in line with the current state of the world. My education came pre-internet, and even pre-Adobe Creative Suite, so it was crucial that I give them the advice that was universally helpful no matter what path one takes or what tools they choose.

My answers were as follows: