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Ellen Rosenthal

Retired Art Teacher
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Woodbridge, Virginia
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Karlyn’s Avatar
Karlyn Jan 03, 2018 874 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 1144 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 753 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 1468 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 851 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 2608 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 1363 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 3283 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 2111 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 1468 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 1472 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 1614 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...

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kevin May 14, 2016 1915 views

Does a knack of painting provide me with any potential job opportunities.

I love art and want to make painting my profession. #artists #art #painting #fine-art #college #career

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Ella Oct 30, 2016 1208 views

What's the best balance between what you enjoy and what makes money?

I want to do what I love, but I also want to be able to make a living. Tips on how to achieve both of those things? #science #music #art #money #careers

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Leah Nov 14, 2017 1411 views

I'm Very Good At Art And Await To Become A Professional. Any advice?

When I was 8-years-old I had to enter a picture or painting in an art contest. After a few days I had finished a picture of my cat, Catniss(I had a chose of 8 other cats but I went with her). My mom told me it looked exactly like her. I asked other people too if it looked like a real cat and...

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Emily Sep 01, 2017 1322 views

What should I do after high school/ college?

I have no idea what I want to do for a career. I am interested in many things and I have had a couple ideas, but when I think about it, it is not something I want to do my whole life. I love math, anatomy/physiology, and art. Right now I am most interested in nursing, but I'm not 100% sure that...

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Noah Sep 01, 2017 1015 views

If Im going to apply to art colleges, should I focus more on my art portfolio or taking and retaking my SAT and ACT?

#art #portfolio-management #sat

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Helen Sep 01, 2017 4947 views

What are some careers that combine STEM fields, the arts, and the humanities?

I am incredibly interested in these fields, and am also quite indecisive/unsure about what major(s) to pursue. I'd like to be alerted to any existing career paths that combine these elements.

#stem #women-in-stem #art #humanities

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Reid Aug 31, 2017 4417 views

Is there such thing as a stable art career?

My most emotionally invested passions include different artistic forms, such as theatre, acting, and visual arts. I'm contemplating pursuing one of these fields as a career, but have been warned that going to college and studying any of these for a major is financial suicide. There's never any...

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Terrence Sep 01, 2017 1190 views

How do you know what school is right for you?

Im having a hard time trying to decide what school i want to pursue. I am currently going into my last year of high school and looking to improve my grades so that i can get into a good college. I am looking at design and art schools because I am currently majoring in Industrial design. #design...

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josee Aug 30, 2017 1730 views

What's the best way to gain art history experience?

I am an art history major and I am struggling to get a job in any museum or galleries. How do I gain real life art history experience? #art #art-history #history

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Josephine Jun 03, 2017 1417 views

Is it possible to be accepted into competitive art schools without art extracirriculars?

Not that I necessarily want to go to an art school, but I would like to look at all possible options. I have always loved art and am self taught--where though I never had lessons or took classes, I was able to be accepted to a competitive high school to study art. However, I chose to go to a...

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Josephine Jun 02, 2017 2828 views

Is it bad to have TOO many extracurriculars on the college app?

Although I am not applying to college yet, I am involved in many extracirriculars because I have a lot of different interests that may not relate to each other like singing, drawing, science, writing, etc. If I continue to do all these extracirriculars (simply because I will enjoy them), would...

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Htet Htet May 30, 2017 5138 views

I am interested in drawing. What collage should I go? What career should I follow?

I would appreciate suggestions for my better future. I draw most days. I would like to know about careers in drawing. #art #design #artist #drawing

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Trenton Oct 21, 2015 1818 views

What degree do i need to get to go into a institute for art and animation?

I'm curious about what I need to get into a institute #art #animation #institute

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lauryn Mar 02, 2016 1623 views

What majors would I need to look into if I were interested in being a producer and art director.

I am currently a high school senior and I am interested in music, art , and media. I am not set on being a producer and art director, but it had been suggested to me and I am considering it. I would like to know if there are any specific majors I should be seeking and also any other careers...

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Raheem Feb 10, 2017 1207 views

will i need a permit if i was to decide to do a little street art

if i was a street artist would i need a permit.....if so, can anybody tell me how do i get one

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Katrina Jun 18, 2015 9630 views

What majors would I need to take to become an Art Therapist for teens or kids?

Hi I am a freshman in high school and I was wondering what majors for college I would need to take to be an art therapist for teens and kids. I want to go into therapy and I want to know what to do to get there. #art #majors #therapy #teenagers #art-therapy

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Santa Oct 12, 2015 2125 views

How to make a transition from fine arts to design?

Hello, I am studding plastic arts and recently I rediscovered my passion for geometry and spatial expressions, I would love to pursue a career in design rather than becoming an artist. Even though plastic and applied arts are similar disciplines to study, I worry that requirements in job...

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shannah Feb 24, 2016 1626 views

how early should someone in high school start making portifilos?

it's just a question that just came to me and i was just wondering because when i find the answer i can help me by letting me know if should start now or a little later in my high school years. #internships #art #fashion #success #planning