My class this semester (Anatomy Drawing) has been a most enlightening experience. I have twelve very dedicated students. No, maybe I should admit, there are thirteen of us. I’m learning along with them. As I’ve said before, I’ve never been a fan of anatomical studies as a necessity for good figure drawing. Yet I have thoroughly enjoyed studying anatomy so I could teach this class.
Yesterday I apologized for not grading their homework. I told them I find grading art almost totally impossible. Should a grade be based on talent, intelligence, effort, creativity? Obviously, all of the above but it is so very personal, how one person reacts to a piece of art as opposed to someone else. I told them as long as they are doing the work, working hard and learning, I’m happy. And if they want to grade themselves, that’s fine too. Just if they do, tell me what grade they are giving themselves. They said “A” of course.