Jervis Johnson: Inspiration and Improvement

THE SHORT VERSION

A young reader discouraged by comparisons with studio painting prompts Jervis to draw a parallel with Olympic athletes. People cannot control the achievements of others, but they can practise, improve their own technique and take pride in doing their best. He argues that exceptional painted models should reveal possibilities rather than invalidate a beginner’s work, and that enthusiasm and steady progress matter more than immediately reaching an elite standard.

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Find this article in White Dwarf 397, pp. 60–61.

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