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Ellen Rosenthal

Retired Art Teacher
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Woodbridge, Virginia
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Hazel Jan 10, 2018 927 views

Should I become an artist or just do art on the side?

I am a ninth grader in the Bay Area and the idea of becoming a full time visual artist that relies only on the money i get from the pieces I sell has always scared me. I am also worried that if I choose to do art on the side, I might forget about it or the art process might lose its...

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Grace Jan 14, 2018 682 views

Is it worth studying something you love in college, or something that'll be beneficial for you in the workforce?

I really enjoy art and writing, I just don't think I could make a stable career out of either. I'm alright at computer science and programming, which has many job opportunities, especially since it's what everyone's turning to now, but it's not something I love or would enjoy learning. Do I...

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Mackenzie Jan 14, 2018 770 views

What are the perks to being a language teacher? Art teacher? Social studies teacher?

I know I want to be a high school teacher,but I am just trying to figure out what to specialize in. I love art, but I also love french, and history and sociology are super interesting.
#art #teaching #language-teaching #teach-history #secondary-education

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Karlyn Jan 03, 2018 655 views

What are art schools like?

It art all day long? Will I get certiacetes for my art pieces? Will I get money for art? How long can you be in art school? When can you start art school? #ART

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Zarah Jan 16, 2018 725 views

How do you get a job in a competitive work field?

I want to be a photographer and there are millions of photographers out there. How do I stand out from the rest and get people to choose me over the others? #Art #photography

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Leah Jan 16, 2018 487 views

How did you assure people that an artistic career path was viable?

I am going down a path of theatrical design and I always feel like I am being asked about my backup plan, yet no one is asking my peers this kind of question. #future #theatre #design #art

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AJ Jan 22, 2018 707 views

How long would it take to hone your drawing skills?

Hi! I'm a female 16-year-old 11th grader, and I have a big interest in character/concept designing for cartoons/videogames. How long does it usually take to master and be confident in drawing human figures and landscapes? And how difficult is it to create a new and creative concept? What...

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Emma Jan 21, 2018 506 views

I’m starting college in the fall, and am unsure what I want to major in. What’s the best way to figure out which major is right for me?

I do well in all my classes but none of them stand out to me as something I want a career in. #choosing-a-major #college-major #college

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Brian Jan 23, 2018 987 views

Does it really matter where you get your degree?

Does it make a difference to get a degree from a community college rather than a big name university? #college #college-selection #degree

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Sydney Jan 21, 2018 976 views

Making money on Etsy?

I'm thinking about starting a home business on Etsy, but don't know if it's really worth it...has anyone had experience selling on Etsy before? #etsy #entrepreneurship #small-business

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Cassidy Jan 13, 2018 2393 views

How can I kill my college interview?

I have to do an interview for a scholarship, and I am very nervous. Any advice? #interviews #interviewing-skills #advice #college-interview #scholarships #scholarship-interview #interview-questions #interview-preparation #interviewing

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Anna Jan 19, 2018 840 views

Is it easy to get a job graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

I got accepted into this school but it is too expensive but its my dream, i want to prove to my parents i can go and get a good job even though it is art school #saic #artist #art #financial-aid #money-management

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Lexi Nov 21, 2017 828 views

What can I do to improve my drawings?

I want to be a tattoo artist. Plus I think it's a good job to work in and I know a lot of people in my family who have tattoo shops. #tattoo-artist #tattoos #art #drawing

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Cambria Nov 30, 2017 848 views

What does it take to become an artist?

I really like #drawing and I'm really good at it too. #artist #artists #art #drawing-skills

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victoria Nov 23, 2017 1071 views

What should I pursue?

I've always had trouble figuring out who I wanted to be and am always changing what it is that I really want to do. One reason why its so difficult is because I've never found anything that incorporates all my skills and passions because they're just so diverse. To give a bit more insight I...