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I'm probably doing this a little early but I feel that I have 3 very useful pieces of advise already. I will add to the list if I recive anymore throughout this year :)

1. Don't use wanky lines: Gary Spicer

By this he meant we should have confidence in our drawing skills. Don't faff about sketching the same line over and over, just go for it!
Despite still using my sketchy or "wanky lines" from time to time, this advise has still stuck with me. I'm more content with leaving bits of a drawing that I feel are "imperfect" and just working with it. I'm also trying to have more confidence in my drawing, its difficult but I'm getting there. Thanks Gary!

2. Be 100% positive: Liam Bardsley (past student)

I recived this advise during our talks with past students. This advise has had a major impact on me. I woulds usually dismiss most of my drawings and sketches but now I keep everything. I've found that if you look at something for long enough you will eventually find something posative within it and learn to love it. I've come up with so many new ideas and drawings thanks to this advise. I'm also learning to love my work more and more. Thanks Liam!

3. Draw with scissors: Ian Whadcock

By this he meant for me to stop using lines to contain my textures. Allow the exsisting edges to do the work for me. This has impacted me because I now want to experiment with not contaning textures within lines. I want to try allowing the textures to bleed over the lines. I also want to try having a texture and adding the lines in later rather than the other way around. Thanks Ian!