Behold, the conflicted and tortured artist.

That sounds to me like the first step towards teaching the subject.

 The whole 'goal' for lack of another word, is to hold them long enough to decide for themselves,

that it looks real. Right? That's the win.

  Then throw in the whole Wabi Sabi, more

self-doubt and we'll never show another thing at a club meeting, public display or to friends.

 Nah, I'll keep trying for the elusive, ah.

Keeping talents as well as, light under a bushel basket…