Pencil Study

I dug up this old sketch I did on a subway years ago. That was during my college years...What's interesting about it, is that my professor, Tom Woodruff, told me that, even though,

it might be good as far as pencil craft, but it lacks emotions from the artist's point. Back then, I remember myself getting mad and not quite understanding what the heck he is talking about.

But over the years I have realized that, totally polished flawless strokes, may look good but it doesn't evoke any real emotions on my behalf....there's no energy or feelings just a cold well crafted sketch. So to all aspiring artists and designers out there, don't be afraid to get messy and create "dirty" pieces of work, it only adds value to your creations...I also heard that works of art that had such energy was more valuable because it captured artist's character....but then again, what the bleep do I know?