2. “This program was
extremely rigorous. I had
to balance school,
homework, Ryman
homework, and hectic life
challenges in general… I
cannot think of a more
enjoyable way to deplete
every last drop of energy
3.
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6. “I feel more confident
about my work and I can
actually show people
what I see in my artwork
now.”
–Grace Kim
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12. “I liked the fact that we
got to draw a nude
model. It really helped
me in my drawing
skills.”
–Christopher
Perez
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15. “The best thing about the
program is the hands on
instruction that the
students are able to
receive here as well as
being around equally, if
not better, artists.”
–Francisca
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26. “I liked that I was able
to be around other
people that were better
than me, which pushed
me to work harder.”
–anonymous
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35.
36. “The program opened my
eyes to all the
possibilities I have as an
artist. The program
made me realize that
there is no limit to what
I can do and where I can
go in regards to art.”
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48. “I feel more encouraged
to be comfortable with
myself and others, and
to be content showing
people my art skills
and other non-art work
I have done.”
–anonymous
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57. “I loved how everyone
was treated as equal – it
made for the perfect
drawing environment.”
–Ruby
Desimone
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71. “…I can do something, as
a career, with my
passion and talent.
Working in a classroom
on the CSUF campus felt
like I was in college
already.”
–Jacqueline
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78. “After taking Ryman
Arts, I now feel that
pursuing art as a career
is a valid option for me.
Prior to this, I hadn’t
considered art as an
option.”
–Matthew
