What did Matisse's first art teacher tell himand what did he do next?

Matisse's first art teacher, who was a local artist in his hometown of Le Cateau-Cambrésis, advised him to pursue a career in law instead of art, believing that he lacked talent. Undeterred, Matisse enrolled in law school but soon realized his passion for painting was stronger. He eventually abandoned his law studies to fully commit to art, enrolling in the Académie Julian in Paris, where he further developed his skills and style.