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Frequently Asked Questions
Isn't art instruction by correspondence very impersonal?
Actually, because of the instructional approach used by Famous Artists
School, you will receive much more personal and individualized attention
than you would in any resident art course or school. And that's because
we use the tutorial method: the method by which one pupil has
one teacher for one stipulated period of time. Our instructors give
as much time to each student assignment as the artwork needs or deserves.
This direct help could never be offered in a classroom setting; it is
only possible when, in the Famous Artists School approach, each
student becomes "a class of one". More
on How the Course works
What if I have questions about my Assignments or my instructor's
comments?
Questions dealing with practical matters such as sending in Assignments,
payment arrangements, and so on, are handled directly by our office,
by calling our toll free number. Since our instructors work in their
own studios on their own schedules, they can't be available for phone
consultation. However, if you have questions, they will be promptly
answered by e-mail or regular mail.
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John
Lankford:
"Throughtout my studies, M.F. Brown has been available to
promptly answer my questions by e-mail, chase down facts etc.
M.F. Brown has been just fantastic! So, student support at FAS
gets an A+."
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How will I know which art materials to use?
When you enroll in your Famous Artists Course, you'll receive a kit
of art materials which will give you all the supplies you need for your
basic Assignments. Beyond that, the Assignments will always specify
which materials are needed, and if you need more, you can easily get
them at your local art supply store.
How long do I have to complete the Course?
We expect our students to complete the Basic 10-Lesson Course in 18
months. For the Master Course of 24 Lessons, we allow three years. Of
course, if there are extenuating circumstances, exceptions can be made;
and extensions are available if needed.
Can I get college credit for the Famous Artists Course? Our
Courses have been approved by the Connecticut State Board of Higher
Education, and application for college credit may be made through that
agency.
Do I need a college degree to benefit from the Famous Artists Course?
No, a college degree – or a year or more of college education –
is not a prerequisite for success in Famous Artists School. In
fact, many of our most successful students have had little or no college
training. This is because art skills can be learned at any time, and
native aptitude and/or talent plays as large – or larger –
role than does formal education. Assuming the student's desire and willingness
to learn, we can help immeasurably in bringing his or her art capabilities
to a high point.
I've been told I have art talent. How will your Course help me?
In addition to teaching you your craft, and letting you in on our
Famous Artist' secrets for producing satisfying and successful artwork,
we'll provide two tangible aspects: motivation and discipline. In the
first case, the very act of enrolling and paying the tuition fee is
a powerful motivator to get your money's worth. And when it comes to
discipline, a lot of good artwork can be undermined or prevented by
procrastination or sheer laziness. We already know all the excuses,
and our answer to them is this: you must continue to work at your art
on a regular schedule, whether or not you're "in the mood"
for it.
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Peter
Wilson:
" I'm
retired now, and most of my working life was spent as a technical
illustrator. I have gained many insights in art by taking the
Famous Artists School Course in Fine Art."
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My life is already so full! How will I find the time to complete
the Course assignments?
There are two things involved in transforming the wish to make art into
the deed. These are making the time to paint, and discipline–and
they are so close together as to be the same thing. They apply equally,
though in a slightly different way, whether you have a full time job
or work at home. The problem is establishing a schedule for your art,
then sticking to it. The artist must train him or herself to plow ahead
and follow the set path, with or without that whimsical factor called
"Inspiration."
I'm over 40 (or 50, or 60, or 70). Isn't that too old for me to
learn how to draw and paint?
At Famous Artists School we believe that age has little to do
with one's ability to produce art, or one's capability to study art.
The only proviso is that the person has an earnest interest in learning
the skills involved in producing successful artwork. We believe this
because our experience shows that people over 40 have many assets that
can be used profitably in a teaching program designed to make them more
productive artists. For example, they are mature; they have seen many
things, absorbed much information, acquired thoughts and ideas–and
they know how to put these assets to work for them. In addition, they
are disciplined, and know themselves and their interests well.
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