Solid work here.

I am attending AAU, MFA Painting, though I may expand to printmaking or sculpture. Am several semesters into the program, and have opted as you have to pay for it along.

I was and continue to be puzzled at the level of skill of students enrolled in master’s level classes. Though am encouraged at the progress so many make over time.

my preference for this program is, as yours, to remain in my area while obtaining this degree. I have a nice studio and schlepping materials back and forth to a class is something I have grown to hate, and being able to work in an environment I can control (noise, personalities, temperature, cleanliness…) makes it ideal, along with the carbon footprint…not having to drive somewhere or park at a university (expensive.)

I’ve only had one instructor thus far that was seriously disengaged, and agree that I have NO patience for that. The damage is absolutely that one becomes unmotivated.

you’re doing a great service here. Do hope you continue. I will check in regularly.