Im really upset about my art class?

I try really hard in my art class to apply what I envision onto my work and to try and get it into art shows because I want to go to college for art and design, and I want people to experience what I experienced while creating my artwork, and art is one of my biggest passions.





I have yet to get my work into an art show, and yet to even get a compliment from my art teacher. (I am in 10th grade)


When she walks around the room, she'll give other compliments and tips for "advancing" (in her words, but in my mind, it's changing) their artwork, she passes me up, or completely disses my work.


If I ask her a question about something, she will basically tell me what to change and how to change it, and then tells me all of this other stuff I have to change on my art, when I never wanted to change it in the first place, I just ask if she sees what it is supposed to be. It's rather embarassing too, especially when we do class critiques of our art, and she insults my work, when saying good

Im really upset about my art class?
Art class critique isn't really about the interpretation of your personal art but about learning art techniques. In changing things in your art, you can learn to manipulate your medium. I am not saying the teacher isn't a pain, but don't worry about it as a personal diss.


Art shows, the easiest way to get seen is to show. If you enter open art competitions in your area, you are better able to be seen in a way that will further your career.
Reply:If you really love art and creativity, just do it. Be the best you can be. Don't worry about what other people like at this point. Just improve yourself again and again.





Of course we all want other people to approve of us and what we do, but the best artists develop their own style, and if it is different from other people, so much the better. And remember that no matter how good you become, there will be a LOT of people who won't like your style. Lots of people like Thomas Kincaide, and they are not the same people who like Van Gough.





Try not to put too much importance on either insults or compliments. Art appreciation is an individual thing and nobody can speak for others.





Good luck!
Reply:She doesn't sound very encouraging. Have you asked others besides your parents) for their honest opinion of your work?





Something seems wrong about this situation. Have you ever talked to the teacher in private about your art work?





It's possible that your work is not good or she thinks everyone should do the same type of work that she approves of? She leaves no room for personal interpretation.





You need to talk to your teacher in private about this.
Reply:when you're in art class, work on your artwork a little and ask her "do you like it?" instead of waiting for her to come to you and ask what you should do to make your art better. maybe at the end of class tell her privately that you really want to get some of your work in an art show. ask her what art shows there are and what you should do and what kind of art you should do.





don't think your art is ugly just because the teacher says so. its your own art and only what you think matters. everyone has a different opinion. your art teacher's opion is that she doesn't like your style of art. even if shes mean and laughs at the thought of you entering an art show, enter it anyways. look in internet sites, news, etc choose the art you think is the best and most creative.


hope this helps! and good luck!