In this thread, we choose the artist of the past (who died already), whom you would like to see as your teacher, and explain why.
N.C Wyeth - Howard Pike's student, who absorbed all the best from him. Each of his illustrations is a manifesto of simplicity, expressiveness and mystery, with great composition and lightning. I would definately like to be one of his students. He was a nice and humble person and quite a family man too.
>>3128289
Why would you choose NC? Other than his son who was only briefly taught by him, I can't think of any students that he had that ever went on to anything. It seems ludicrous to me that you would choose NC as a teacher instead of Pyle or Dunn considering the stuff they teach would be nearly identical except Pyle and Dunn both have insanely good track records and are legendary teachers.
>>3128317
I dunno. I guess overall I just like Wyeth more in terms of art produced, thou Pyle is also such a mountain. It is a hard choice, obviously, there are so many greats but you only have to choose one.
>>3128317
just cuz he wasn't a good teacher doesn't mean he's a bad artist
i'd rather be a great artist and a bad teacher
>>3128355
explain, surely even if you have the best artist to teach you if they are unable to properly instruct you and you learn next to nothing what good is it?
>>3128289
The French have always been the best teachers. There's a big controversy in Canada with Québécois educators supposedly receiving higher wages, but I'm glad they do because they earn it.
>>3128355
I never said NC was a bad artist. But OP was asking who you would want to be your teacher. Also I do think Pyle's work is as good as NCs. Dunn is slightly weaker for the most part but he's still insanely high level.