Thinking about dropping out of school, your opinion is welcome.

TC.Im an Artist as well.Now basically most Artist are self taught.But school would help you learn more.So i would say stay in school.Learn about Color Theory,etc.But if you do drop out atleast take classes in a community college or something. Do you know what Conceptart.org is?I would advise you join it.After joining my art has improved alot.Practicing on Anatomy right now because of it and they are looking better and better.

As long as you get your GED, then move on to college, you'll be fine. Making it as an artist can be extremely difficult, even with a college degree. Personally, I feel that since you are a junior, it would probably be best to stick it out.Travo_basic

TC, Travo is an art teacher fyi.

Look. You're only 16 or 17. You may think you have life figured out by now, but you don't. You only have two years left to finish high school, and things can change in two years. Finish high school. If you still want to be an artist when you graduate, you can study art in college.

Have fun working minimum wage jobs the rest of your life.Sp4rtan_3

TC.Im an Artist as well.Now basically most Artist are self taught.But school would help you learn more.So i would say stay in school.Learn about Color Theory,etc.But if you do drop out atleast take classes in a community college or something. Do you know what Conceptart.org is?I would advise you join it.After joining my art has improved alot.Practicing on Anatomy right now because of it and they are looking better and better.

AznKSor

Just finish man I'm a junior also and it isn't that bad if you finish this year most likely your senior year will be a breeze.

Just finish man I'm a junior also and it isn't that bad if you finish this year most likely your senior year will be a breeze.

If either A) You get a record deal or B) Win the lottery THEN you could drop out of school.

Having the attitude of "I can't do this, this is too hard," does not help you in any challenge you take on. You might not even be able to focus on your art and take your time. I could be wrong though.

Graduate... you will regret it if you don't. And you'll have plenty of time to do the things you want after.

Just finish man I'm a junior also and it isn't that bad if you finish this year most likely your senior year will be a breeze.

My opinion? It will be the worst decision of your life. Maniacc1

Just finish man I'm a junior also and it isn't that bad if you finish this year most likely your senior year will be a breeze.

[QUOTE="Maniacc1"]My opinion? It will be the worst decision of your life. kipohippo021

How will you pay to live in Mexico, not to mention the initial moving costs

Would need to sell alot of pictures to do it all on your own

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"]My opinion? It will be the worst decision of your life. testfactor888

How will you pay to live in Mexico, not to mention the initial moving costs

Would need to sell alot of pictures to do it all on your own

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[QUOTE="kipohippo021"] I know its not the smartest thing to do, but its a chance ill willingly take to become an artist. When im 18, i wont have an opportunity to practice. im halfway through my high school career and unless i get to take classes that will actually help me with what i wanna be, i dont think i can stand it. In mexico once you are 16 (or junior year) you go start taking classes that will help you persue your career, so by the time you are 18, you are qualified for the most part. I think thats a perfect system, and if i could, id only be taking classes that will help me, the school seems to be against that, so honestly, if my parents really are against this, ill move to mexico and study art there for two years. kipohippo021

How will you pay to live in Mexico, not to mention the initial moving costs

Would need to sell alot of pictures to do it all on your own

well alrighty than :P

So, im thinking of dropping out of high school, im a junior and i just cant take it. I wanna be an artist and im not learning anything about that in school, or anything that i willneed in life. Ive learned the basics. Eitherway, im gonna be an artist.I figure i can practice and work until i can go to college. I figure, with the variety of people on ot, ill be bound to get some good advice. I also wanna put out there that my family is very strict on this, i feel pressured to finish high school but i dont think i can. I feel like, if i drop out, they will consider me a faliure. It sucks, but it is my life. I havent discussed this with them yet. What do you think i should do? Also, please specify what option you chose and why you chose that.

kipohippo021

I didn't like High School but I never considered dropping out. It just didn't make any sense. What? Does the family need you to work on the farm? Have you stumbled upon a once in a lifetime billion dollar opportunity.

Finish school... of course.SolidSnake35

How did the court appearance regarding rape charges and robbery go? ;)dramaybaz

OP, I beg you to drop out and pursue a career in art. Please give me the extra comfort of knowing that there will be one more person available to flip my burgers and manage the grill at my local fast food joint. ;)Ultra_Miz

Somebody has to do it.

Don't drop out.

I thought you had to graduate High School in order to go to college?travisstaggs

Even if you want to be an artist, you really need to finish high school. A high school diploma shows that you have a basic marketable skill-set (and I do emphasize "basic"). You also generally need a HS diploma or its equivalent to go to college. You're really young now. Don't start closing off opportunities and erasing choices for yourself farther down the road. As difficult as high school seems now, it's harder to go back and finish later. Stick it out. Your future self will thank you in the end. Elraptor

He's just fishing for people to jerk off.

Even if you want to be an artist, you really need to finish high school. A high school diploma shows that you have a basic marketable skill-set (and I do emphasize "basic"). You also generally need a HS diploma or its equivalent to go to college. You're really young now. Don't start closing off opportunities and erasing choices for yourself farther down the road. As difficult as high school seems now, it's harder to go back and finish later. Stick it out. Your future self will thank you in the end. Elraptor

finish

Dropping out is fine as long as you're planning on getting a G.E.D. As far as being an artist, most universities have degree programs in art, which would allow you to really hone your skills if you've got talent. On the other hand, it is VERY difficult to make a decent living as an artist, you might as well say you want to be an actor or standup comic.UT_Wrestler

[QUOTE="Elraptor"]Even if you want to be an artist, you really need to finish high school. A high school diploma shows that you have a basic marketable skill-set (and I do emphasize "basic"). You also generally need a HS diploma or its equivalent to go to college. You're really young now. Don't start closing off opportunities and erasing choices for yourself farther down the road. As difficult as high school seems now, it's harder to go back and finish later. Stick it out. Your future self will thank you in the end. MagnumPI

He's just fishing for people to jerk off.

Drop out and you are screwed for the rest of your life.

[QUOTE="MagnumPI"]

[QUOTE="Elraptor"]Even if you want to be an artist, you really need to finish high school. A high school diploma shows that you have a basic marketable skill-set (and I do emphasize "basic"). You also generally need a HS diploma or its equivalent to go to college. You're really young now. Don't start closing off opportunities and erasing choices for yourself farther down the road. As difficult as high school seems now, it's harder to go back and finish later. Stick it out. Your future self will thank you in the end. kipohippo021

He's just fishing for people to jerk off.

If you drop out you as a gamer will NOT happen next year.

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]Finish school... of course.kipohippo021

It doesn't matter if you have a budding career in art or not. You should still finish high school.

Also, I find your remark about other people not taking your future seriously quite comical, considering you don't seem to be taking your own future very seriously.

[QUOTE="UT_Wrestler"]Dropping out is fine as long as you're planning on getting a G.E.D. As far as being an artist, most universities have degree programs in art, which would allow you to really hone your skills if you've got talent. On the other hand, it is VERY difficult to make a decent living as an artist, you might as well say you want to be an actor or standup comic.kipohippo021

Sure high school can be hard but is that really a reason to give up? I know going into high school, I can't have a lot of play time to be video gaming or posting on here, I will need be doing more homework and that is the thing, you have to start focusing more on your goals. Even though you may not be learning what you need to be learning, college (even though it seems way overpriced) the teachers there have great ideas and can help you more than high school teachers can. I really think dropping out would ruin what you want to do but that is just me. Do what you think is right then see how it affects other people. I am not trying to persuade you, I am just telling my opinion of what I think you should do... oh wait, that is persuasion.

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]Finish school... of course.The_Weird_Guy

It doesn't matter if you have a budding career in art or not. You should still finish high school.

Also, I find your remark about other people taking your future seriously quite comical, considering you don't seem to be taking your own future very seriously.

[QUOTE="MagnumPI"]

[QUOTE="Elraptor"]Even if you want to be an artist, you really need to finish high school. A high school diploma shows that you have a basic marketable skill-set (and I do emphasize "basic"). You also generally need a HS diploma or its equivalent to go to college. You're really young now. Don't start closing off opportunities and erasing choices for yourself farther down the road. As difficult as high school seems now, it's harder to go back and finish later. Stick it out. Your future self will thank you in the end. kipohippo021

He's just fishing for people to jerk off.

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="MagnumPI"]

He's just fishing for people to jerk off.

If you drop out you as a gamer will NOT happen next year.

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="MagnumPI"]

He's just fishing for people to jerk off.

[QUOTE="The_Weird_Guy"]

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"] Im really intrested, did you read the op? or just the title. Because if i had nothing to do and i was just sick of school, i wouldnt drop out, but i have a budding career in art already and school isnt helping my career. Diffrent situations require diffrent actions. If i was making millions and was considering dropping out, would you still tell me to stay in school? This is my future im talking about and id like for people to take it a little more seriously, id really like to hear your serious advice. :)kipohippo021

It doesn't matter if you have a budding career in art or not. You should still finish high school.

Also, I find your remark about other people taking your future seriously quite comical, considering you don't seem to be taking your own future very seriously.

stay in school mate, u just need a little more, if u dont want to try hard fine just pass school u know just get barley past by if u want. so after u finish it u can go to art college or something yoz. kk man take care and whatever u choose make sure uts what u want. talk to me if u want.

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="UT_Wrestler"]Dropping out is fine as long as you're planning on getting a G.E.D. As far as being an artist, most universities have degree programs in art, which would allow you to really hone your skills if you've got talent. On the other hand, it is VERY difficult to make a decent living as an artist, you might as well say you want to be an actor or standup comic.UT_Wrestler