About 15 years ago I showed my art portfolio to an artist I was introduced to. The old gabacho shit on my work and berated me for being a cholo and told me that I was just a gangster and I would go no where. It killed my spirit and I have up art for about 10 years after.
Today I was introduced as an established artist to a 18 year old kid who showed me his portfolio of "cholo" drawings and sketches. I told him his stuff was good and to keep it up and to keep growing and expanding and trying new styles and techniques. I told him to never apologize for his art and draw what makes you happy. I told him of my experience when I was his age, I bought him breakfast, showed him the Murals at CSUN and talked to him about life, gave him my card and invited him to my art show tonight.
For all you "Role models" out there remember the power your words carry. Use your words to uplift and encourage and not to destroy dreams.
Today I was introduced as an established artist to a 18 year old kid who showed me his portfolio of "cholo" drawings and sketches. I told him his stuff was good and to keep it up and to keep growing and expanding and trying new styles and techniques. I told him to never apologize for his art and draw what makes you happy. I told him of my experience when I was his age, I bought him breakfast, showed him the Murals at CSUN and talked to him about life, gave him my card and invited him to my art show tonight.
For all you "Role models" out there remember the power your words carry. Use your words to uplift and encourage and not to destroy dreams.
cadavre:
That is awesome that you were able to turn a bad experience into strong words of advice for someone who is in similar shoes
deucomatic:
Word, I think fuckers who say that shit to young artists are scared or jealous or both. Good one dude!