Perhaps the point is really "anyone can learn to draw".
The slogan "anyone can draw" is important in the way
it counters the common idea that drawing is some
kind of magic ability that only special people have.
This idea is pernicious and deserves to be argued
against whenever it appears.
"anyone can draw" need not be read as diminishing the
achievement of those who do draw, of course it requires
very considerable dedication to succeed. But I think
the key thing is that it does not require some
special ability which you either have or don't have.
John
On Thu, 20 Dec 2007, Berry Daines wrote:
> Sorry to chime in late, I've been locked away drawing(!) but I've just read Steve R's bit about "anyone can draw".
An episode of Jim Henson's "The Storyteller" (the book's written by Anthony Minghella) called "A Story Short" includes a description of the storyteller's skills. Misquoting from memory: He is not domestic, he is a luxury and therefore vital. That sums up the artist's place in society, I think; it may seem anyone can do this but some of us do it well & for no money......
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Storyteller
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