Greetings, once more.
I should say first that you have surprised me in kind, Randomfox, in much the subtle manner as many small events may.
Any such replies, especially at such thoughtful length, appear to be a humble rarity here within DA - at least so far as my scope of general contact and instances observed indicate.
Foremost, your comment serves as a reminder of those many qualities which I've attempted to preserve, despite my leanings of personality. Unfortunately practicality of life calls to much of my time being devoted otherwise, but it does not keep that certain arc of semi-perfectionism from gravitating to the anchorings of ambition. I admit that I have drifted from some of those, mostly due to practical need, but those same specters remain in the spirit of any artwork.
Your opinion I respect, as you speak from both the current interior of a place of study, but also from your exposure to both peers and professors of your chosen study. That gauge of input is a valuable cross-section into the field, and how it has and has not changed with the flow of time and media.
Aye, I cannot claim that I believe I have a suitable portfolio of works, but at the same time no work goes without need of encompassing some level of improvement or factor of one's own developmental tendencies.
In any case, for fear of echoing both myself or yourself hollowly via repetition, I had best bid you a welcome thanks for your investment of time, mind, and confidence.
Sincerely, I wish you great luck, and strong endurance, Randomfox.