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**Title:** A Heartfelt Tribute to "Big D", a Beloved Art Teacher
**Summary:**
The author shares fond memories of their 12th-grade art teacher, "Big D", who had a profound impact on their life. Big D was known for her:
* Sassy, humorous, and energetic personality
* Genuine respect and encouragement for her students' interests (including anime art)
* Emphasis on mastering foundational art skills to improve
* Effective, no-nonsense discipline methods
* Wisdom, kindness, and inspiration that extended beyond art lessons
The author expresses gratitude for Big D's influence on their personal growth, art development, and confidence. The video is sponsored by Crunchyroll, which aligns with the author's passion for anime. The summary concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their anime recommendations.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each numbered and in short sentences, excluding opinions:
1. The speaker had two favorite art teachers in 12th grade, both with last names starting with the letter D.
2. The teachers' last names were difficult for many students to pronounce.
3. As a result, the students nicknamed them "Big D" and "Little D".
4. The speaker is discussing "Big D" in this particular text/video.
5. Big D was one of the speaker's art teachers in 12th grade.
6. The speaker was interested in anime and anime-style art.
7. Big D asked the speaker about their interest in anime and how they got into it.
8. The speaker explained that anime sparked their interest in art and storytelling from a young age.
9. Big D was supportive of the speaker's interest in anime-style art.
10. Big D emphasized the importance of learning foundational art skills (anatomy, perspective, color theory, etc.) to improve.
11. The speaker rarely skipped Big D's class, unlike other classes.
12. Big D was effective at disciplining students with a stern, logical approach.
13. The speaker credits Big D with teaching them to shrug off toxic comments and to continually improve their art and themselves.
14. The video is sponsored by Crunchyroll, an anime streaming platform.
15. Crunchyroll offers a free two-week premium trial with zero ads, 1080p HD, and professional subtitles.
16. The speaker has been watching "My Hero Academia", re-watching "Haikyuu", and following "Food War" Season 3 on Crunchyroll.