[varikin]

> It's a sort of rationalist's advice in that it seeks to match a consensus bell curve. Much of it is good advice but there are lots of exceptions that ought to be tweaked through subjective practice.

My wife is an artist, and by the law of association, I have I many artist friends. I would say that starting out, the good advice that matches the bell curve is great for getting started. Learn the basics before you break the rules. That way you know you are breaking the rules and why.