Should the RISD bicycle drawing be from observation?

Amelia

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Mine is drawn mostly from a picture I took of bikes on a busy street, so it's pretty clear that it's not from observation. When I began the drawing it was a more concept-driven piece, but now I'm starting to feel like it should have been from observation, even though that would have sacrificed the more interesting aspects of my art.
Anyone know what the right direction to take is?

Also - I DO have drawings from observation in my portfolio, the bike drawing just doesn't happen to be one of those...
Please only respond if you have something to support your opinion, like if you were accepted at RISD or have talked to a college rep or art teacher etc.
 
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