Just because he has so much potential, doesn't mean he likes it or should make it a career. His parents could even been pressuring him to do art.
A few years ago, I got into this art college through the mail. The guy who sign me up said I had a lot of potential. Then, I started the lesson and I lost my will.... I'm a few years behind now, but I've been seeing my friends' art and it's made me want to go back to it.
I also became insecure with being an abstract/surrealist artist, because I had a teacher who wanted me to be a realist only. She abused (emotionally, verbally, and physically on one occasion) me and tried to stalk me.... Charges were never pressed....
I've regained my confidence not just from the people on here, but other as well.
You seem to really care for him. You don't know, maybe something like this happened to him before. Instead of punishing him, you should try talking to him and let him know that you have his best interests in mind. Good Luck!
Is it normal to have such an unenthusiastic student
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He could be depressed.
Just because he has so much potential, doesn't mean he likes it or should make it a career. His parents could even been pressuring him to do art.
A few years ago, I got into this art college through the mail. The guy who sign me up said I had a lot of potential. Then, I started the lesson and I lost my will.... I'm a few years behind now, but I've been seeing my friends' art and it's made me want to go back to it.
I also became insecure with being an abstract/surrealist artist, because I had a teacher who wanted me to be a realist only. She abused (emotionally, verbally, and physically on one occasion) me and tried to stalk me.... Charges were never pressed....
I've regained my confidence not just from the people on here, but other as well.
You seem to really care for him. You don't know, maybe something like this happened to him before. Instead of punishing him, you should try talking to him and let him know that you have his best interests in mind. Good Luck!