i too have an artistic daughter! so i’ve read all of these posts. she’s considering architecture; @momrath has given some helpful advice to us earlier this year.
my dad has been an artist his whole life (has his MA in fine art). he mainly taught at private high schools. (NOT lucrative, no retirement). He actually discourages my daughter from majoring in art, but wants her to keep up her passion for it.
– that’s why she’s considering architecture; there’s lots of art involved. – but like OP said – How do you KNOW?! I will say, when she toured our state’s architecture school, she was mesmerized by all the desks, artwork, fancy colored markers, and coolness of it all. perhaps you could take a quick tour of a school?
she’s been involved in our community with art . . murals at the swimming pool, sets/props at church, she draws pix for all her friends as gifts; designs t-shirts for events, helps out my dad at the local farmers market with his pottery stand, etc.
my dad would definitely agree with @madaboutx with not pushing, just encouraging. He’s NOT a big fan of AP art. (but daughter will be taking it senior year as it really does force a kid to spend alot of time on pieces).
i have no answers! but know that we are reading this thread and thinking about things as well. good luck!