Do you have to go to art school to be a functional artist?

You may have heard that you have to go to art school to learn how to be a functional artist. While this is normally the case, when it comes to pop culture art, do you still need to go to school -- or can you learn how on your own?

Jordan peele went to a film school but he's considered an artist.

I think it's kind of a stupid question. I mean, I guess it depends on what your definition of "function" is. I went to a film school, and I consider myself an artist. I'm not saying that film schools are the only way to learn how to make art, but they did teach me some really important things.

The thing about being an artist is that you have to be able to do whatever you want and not care what other people think. And if you don't go to school, you can't learn how to do that. You don't have to go to art school, but it's probably a good idea if you want to be successful at it (and not just in terms of making money).

So did edgar wright, but let's continue.

I'm not sure what this question is getting at. Are you asking if artists have to go to art school? If so, the answer is no. There are many ways to learn how to become an artist, from going to art school (or a trade school) to self-teaching or apprenticing with another artist.

Art school is just one way for people who want to be artists to learn about art and how it works. But it's not the only way, and it's certainly not the best way for everyone. For me personally, I went to art school for two years before dropping out because I wasn't enjoying it very much and wanted more freedom in my life.

I ended up teaching myself how to draw by copying artwork from books and magazines (mostly manga), which was pretty useful because it gave me a good foundation in drawing technique and composition before I started making my own stuff. But my particular path isn't the best path for everyone either; there are lots of other ways you can learn how to draw if you don't go to art school first or even if you do go but don't enjoy it.

Madonna is one of the most famous pop singers and she's a self-taught musician.

Yes, you do. I know that's not what you wanted to hear and it's not what I want to say. It's not even true for all artists, but it is for most artists who are trying to make a living with their art. If you're doing something as simple as painting or drawing then yes, you can learn everything you need from books and tutorials online.

But if you want to do anything other than traditional art (like music or writing), then the answer is still yes. I'm going to tell you a story first: I was lucky enough to spend some time in Paris recently. Not only did I get to visit some of the most famous museums in the world, but also got to hang out with some artists in their studios.

One thing I noticed is that most of them had degrees in something like marketing or business management. And they were all working as full-time artists because they had figured out how to make money at it without having a "real job." So while artists are making up less than 1% of the population, there are still millions of us around who are trying to make it work somehow — whether through teaching classes or selling our art online (or both).

The point being that it's not really possible to say that in order to be an artist, you must go to art school.

It's not really possible to say that in order to be an artist, you must go to art school. I went to art school, and I don't think it helped me at all. I'm sure there are people who it did help, but it wasn't for me. And that's OK!

I've never once felt like my lack of art schooling has held me back from being successful at what I do. The point being that it's not really possible to say that in order to be an artist, you must go to art school.

You can also make a valid argument that many artist have learned what they know by watching and listening to other artists do their work.

I'm a huge fan of pop culture, so I'm very interested in your question. I don't think it's an either/or thing. You can absolutely be a functional artist and have no formal art training. You can also make a valid argument that many artists have learned what they know by watching and listening to other artists do their work.

I think the main difference between art school and watching TV is that you'll learn how to do something new without having to figure it out yourself — which is good if you don't want to spend years trying to develop your own style before you get started! But if you do want to make art, there are plenty of ways to do it without going to school: • You can just draw or paint by hand.

This is probably the most common way people start making art on their own — just sitting down with some paper and pencils or paints and brushes and drawing things that interest them. There's no need for fancy equipment here; the only thing you really need is time (and maybe some reference material).

It's also important not to worry about how good your art looks at first — just draw what interests you!

Examples are quentin tarantino and kanye west.

Kanye West and Quentin Tarantino are both artists, but they are not the same kind of artist. One is a pop culture artist who makes art for mass audiences. The other is an avant-garde filmmaker who makes art for niche audiences. But what does it mean to be an artist in the first place? Is there one definition that covers every kind of creative person? Is everything art? Or is there something special about certain kinds of art? One way to answer these questions is by looking at examples from history.

The classical Greeks considered some people artists and others not, even though they had no formalized ideas about what made someone artistic. According to Plato, a poet was just an imitator of someone else’s work — much like a photographer today who takes pictures at weddings or birthday parties — and therefore not really an artist at all.

Aristotle agreed with Plato that poets were only second-rate actors who relied on their memory instead of using their own creativity to create new works, but he also believed that any craftsman was capable of being an artist if he could transform his craft into something new and beautiful by using his imagination rather than simply copying patterns from nature.

Many youtubers also learn from watching other people do their thing on the internet.

You've probably heard the old adage, "You have to be taught to learn." It's true. If you want to do anything well, you have to be taught how to do it. Whether it's writing an essay or playing basketball, it takes time and practice. The same is true for art.

Even if you're not studying art at school, you can still learn from watching other people do their thing on the internet. Many YouTubers also learn from watching other people do their thing on the internet. Here are some great channels that will teach you a lot about art: Draw with Jazza - Jazza is a professional artist who teaches how to draw various anatomy parts like hands and faces using simple shapes and shading techniques.

He also discusses how perspective works in drawing objects like buildings and cars. Learn Art - LearnArt has over 400 videos on different types of art including traditional painting and sculpture as well as digital painting, printmaking, animation and 3D modeling/animation software like Maya, Photoshop and more!

If you draw inspiration from other artists, it doesn't diminish your work as long as you don't copy them outright (which is called plagiarism).

The answer is yes, you can be a functional artist without going to art school. But I would encourage you to go to art school if you have the opportunity and the money. It's not just about learning how to draw or paint, it's about learning how to learn. Art school teaches you critical thinking skills and the discipline required to hone your craft.

And if you do go, don't get discouraged when your professors tell you that your work is derivative or unoriginal. They're wrong. If you draw inspiration from other artists, it doesn't diminish your work as long as you don't copy them outright (which is called plagiarism). The question isn't whether or not you should study art history — it's how much? Do you need an undergraduate degree in studio art or fine arts? Do you need a graduate degree in museum studies? What about postgraduate degrees in curatorial studies? All these degrees are designed for people who want a career in museums, galleries and other cultural institutions — but they're also valuable for students who want to create their own collections and exhibitions at home.

You also don't have to be an expert at anything specific or "be good at everything.

Both musicians and youtubers are artists under this definition.

If you're a visual artist, you are probably familiar with the idea that all art is political. This is true in a broad sense; art is always a reflection of its times and place. But it's also true in the more specific sense that the politics of art are about who gets to make art and why.

If you're an artist who wants to make a living from your work, then you have to consider whether or not you want your work to be political. If you don't, fine — but if you do, what does that mean? How do you balance art and politics? And how do your politics affect your relationships with other artists? I want to talk about these questions because they're important ones for anyone who wants to be successful as an artist, especially in today's pop culture-dominated world.

Let's start with some definitions: What is art? What makes something "art" versus "not art"? What makes something "good" versus "bad"? These are questions I've been thinking about recently as I've been watching my son grow up in this world, where everything is judged by meritocracy and money has become the only measure of value.

To conclude

The answer is no, though there are always options for getting involved with art schools and their resources. As a non-art student, you likely can't go to art school or take any classes. What you can do however is take advantage of the many things around you. This includes sharing with friends, spending time outside, and in most cases creating on the go without any ideas of how it will turn out.

Encourage yourself to make some things without worrying or being too concerned of its structure or process, as this knowledge will come with time. One other suggestion to getting used to drawing/creating would be finding a few groups on social media that share your interests in pop culture art/props.