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Lesley-Anne's avatar

I had an awful art teacher at school too and came from a working class background that told us ‘art wasn’t a real career’ all I loved to do as a child and teenager was draw and I ended up working in admin for 13 years because I had no real mentors who believed in art.

I sort of thought I would never get ‘back into’ drawing so whilst in admin I got into photography and now also live on a Scottish island, working as a photographer dreaming of ‘getting back into’ drawing again - it’s probably the truest passion I have.

I applaud you for your courage and determination to live life on your terms and to returning to that passion and creative call. xXx

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

I have a favourite saying at this time of my life ‘if not now when’. We can be Scottish island buddies x

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Heather Murray's avatar

Love your way of telling your story . It’s so important to follow your dreams and although that profoundly mean, hurtful comment impaired you briefly it’s wonderful to learn you moved beyond its damage and found the confidence to reclaim art and drawing on your terms

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

we can only ever do things our way I think. We are all unique. xx

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Helen Wratten's avatar

Art teachers have a lot to answer for!

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Mine did at least! xx

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Interesting how this sent us in a different direction. I am delighted you are enjoying your art now, just as it should be xx

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Jo's avatar

I am a retiree pursuing art too. So happy to meet you here.

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Happy to meet you too x

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