Why Human Race! Why!

[ewaldrep]

It's possible that it may just be innate in some way, there have been studies to try to see if people can be classically conditioned to develop adverse responses to different stimuli and snakes, spiders, things like that are easy to condition while other stimuli such as flowers. It is possible therefore that the aversion we witness in others may be due to evolutionarily influenced aversion. Ever notice how people tend to be deathly afraid of spiders but not so much with cars or electricity? Anyway, just food for thought.

[MorbidWolfess]

Don't let it get to you, it may make you mad but what can you do? it's honestly sad that people do that. but in a way you might not like how another person likes birds. any ways, did you draw that second picture? the really bold one of the snake? if so that's amazing

I sure did! That was one of my favorite pieces of artwork based off of my snake Salem ^_^ I'm glad you like it!

[MorbidWolfess]

This image you posted is of the black/white snake is stunning. This is yours? It's beautiful!!

Yes, it's mine. Thank yous! :3

[Orianna]

People can be ignorant at times. It's just best to move on.
Just some more food for thought though: my sister isn't afraid of snakes, she's got a pattern phobia for scales. I have a pattern phobia of holes. We're both a little off like that, ha ha! My snakes don't scare her, it's just their skin.
Though it is annoying when people say "ew, why do you have snakes?"
I just feel like saying "because I like them, idiot."

[I-KandyReptiles]

When I find out people don't like snakes, my opinion of them lowers. If you don't like my snakes, don't whine about it. I don't whine about YOUR pets, habits, hobbies, etc.

[bcr229]

OP, perhaps you should drop a word to the instructor about this. He needs to remind the students that the purpose of the critique needs to focus (I'm assuming, never been an artist!) on the artists work and the purpose behind the exercise, and not the subject matter the artist chose for the work.

Otherwise, anyone who draws anything remotely scary or controversial, whether it's a snake, spider, firearm, or the boogie-man, is not going to get an honest assessment.

[Kodieh]

Heh..I've gotten that one before. "Aren't you afraid they're going to bite you?"
........"are you afraid of a cat or dog biting you?...or even a bird?"
All animals bite. What makes a snake any different, is beyond me..

What fascinates me about snakes, is actually a good answer to this. They bite you without any hands or feet to jump at you with.

Lol.

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[wolfy-hound]

#1 Why would you care about their opinion of you and your hobby and interests?
#2 It was rude. People are often rude. It'll happen more in life as you go along.
#3 Make sure that more of your artwork includes your snakes from now on... just for them. I'd make EVERY artwork include snakes somehow, just because.
#4 Rant about it on site like here where people understand your frustrations in people thinking your pets are "icky". We understand. Person was stupid. Arg arg. Move on.

Look at some pics of cool reptiles. Drink some hot cocoa. Relax.

[4theSNAKElady]

That is really awful...but for an ART TEACHER to say that, is even worse. Imo, art is waaay too subjective to even be taught as a subject in a school. I was an art major, but left the school because of how awful the teachers were. Beauty is different for everyone. Wonderful pieces, btw.
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[I-KandyReptiles]

That is really awful...but for an ART TEACHER to say that, is even worse. Imo, art is waaay too subjective to even be taught as a subject in a school. I was an art major, but left the school because of how awful the teachers were. Beauty is different for everyone. Wonderful pieces, btw.
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It wasn't an art teacher, but another art student.. I'm pretty sure