I received my BFA in Illustration from Brigham Young University, and the talk below is a favorite that my professors would give to us fledgling artists as encouragement.
For those who don't know, BYU is a private church school of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This talk was given during the weekly, university-wide devotionals if you wonder at the religious tone. If you wonder at the dreamy graphics, it was given in October 1997.
Even if you're not religious, the 5 characteristics, 6 really, that he outlines are a good foundation for anyone.
