Issue is, he's pretty much a narcissist and is going to extreme, weird lengths to make sure HE'S the ONLY one to get attention. No one gives a fuck if you aren't that passionate about art but more so the attention, just don't be a complete weirdo like him. I agree this dude is a prick.Fucking prick
Yeah I want to be good at art and admired by other people! That's not a bad thing! God forbid I have passion in my work and want others to be impressed by it!
Is it selfish? Yes, but it leads to better ends because it's motivational drive will lead to a better quality product and a more impassionate result than just doing art for a grade