Ninja!

I relate to the protagonist in that my life never had much discipline when in came to my studies prior to art school. However, once I came to Tyler, I felt like I became more disciplined and passionate about my work. In relation to the 36th chamber, like him, I want to teach others my craft and hopefully inspire or nurture their artistic ventures. Shaolin requires a great deal of discipline and practice. Nothing is usually achieved on the first try, but if you work hard and don't quit, the product can be rewarding and beneficial. This is the idea of perseverance. Our life as an artist and the world that encompasses that does not span on a small scale. It embodies who we are and what we live for. On top of that, the vitality of it relies on perseverance. I wouldn't say that artists are monks (they're completely different concepts and purposes), but they require a great deal of dedication like monks. I feel like a comparison depends on the perspective of each individual. In my opinion, its more because it has more importance and relevance to me and my interests. Once I get out of school I feel like it might be harder to find time to do my personal work, but I hope to find a job in the art field that allows me some freedom to work on my ideas. I just want to be able to explore and continue to learn new things, while simultaneously making a name for myself in the art world. It will be tough, but it will definitely be worth it.