As an art major these are some of the things that I am asked on a daily basis. When it comes to answering questions about your own art, being an art major, or just art in general you already have the answers ready to repeat over and over. Not to mention, half of the time their questions are something you can't answer! So for all you art majors out there, I hope you can relate to these frequently asked questions about art.
1. “What is your homework, coloring?”
First off, it's called drawing not coloring, and yes my homework is drawing. No, I do not draw with crayons or sketch with Ticonderoga pencils. My drawing took just as long as that 500 word paper you had to write, probably longer. Not to mention when you have major artist block and cannot think of anything creative to put down on the page.
2. “You must save so much money because you don’t have to buy textbooks.”
HA! Wrong again. I may not have a $250 textbook for each class but I bet you never knew that one tube of oil paint can run up to $40 (and that's a small tube). Add into that the cost of canvas, stretcher bars, panels, paint brushes and drawing materials, it adds up. Next time you're in Michaels, just look at the price tags.
3. “Hey can you paint or draw me something?”
The amount of times I get this is astonishing. Most of the time I just respond with yes, and despite their constant begging and pleading we all know, they never get a drawing or painting.
4. “So, are you like really good at drawing and painting?”
Well I am not trying to brag but, I am an art major.
5. “Wait you really had to draw a naked man?”
Yes, it's all part of the job. Figure drawing is an experience and no its not awkward. Well, it is awkward for the first 30 seconds, but after that you are too busy trying to draw an entire man in two minutes, its harder than you think. All you have to do now is figure out where you want to display your large drawing of a nude man.
6. “Can you draw my next tattoo?”
Yes, but are you sure you want to trust me with something that is going to be on your body the rest of your life?
7. “Do you like being an art major?”
Yes, being an art major is an experience, something that I look forward to do everyday and something I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world!
