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ting class. The teacher divided us into smaller groups of 10, turning it into a kind of workshop. On Monday, Nia h

ite her petite appearance in a long dress and sandals, she was one of the most ce

cking off techniques like items on a shopping list. All she asked was for us to create a consistent body of work that explored

to learn and discover ourselves. It's only through experimentation and thinking outside the box th

utely l

omplete our work in our own time. That was why the art studio was always open, 24 hours a day. I could already picture

of us was as an artist, so she gave us free range to brainstorm ideas for

ow each and every one of us. When it was my turn, I had already made a

or Hilda said as she took a seat

shyly. I had to admit,

east you know the style you enjoy the most. Tell me, what is yo

ters and techniques, especially impressionism. In my previous studies, I had always grav

hat Art needs to have a meaning behind it, but at least a clear intention is crucial. Why are you painting light? What is the message you want to convey

ctive criticism as exactly that: constructive. I now knew what I had to

did I wan

were packing up. Not me. I wanted to explore the materi

r gave direct access to the studio next door. It made it easier to get art supplies without having to walk in

body leaning in the door frame was Profes

he looked completely different from the first time I saw him: his hair was messy, his shirt sleeves were rolled up to his

m. I always knew he had potential.

aid, taking from his pocket two tickets. "He w

too kind, remembering your old painting teacher after

es. He must have sensed someone was eave

gs I had done that afternoon. There were only a couple of students left in the studio now

ilda "This one here is a trou