Where'd my muse go?

I've been to both places. Alaska isn't as expensive as some people think. However, Mexico interior is cheap, cheap, cheap. If you want some kick butt art schooling check out going to San Migel De Alende. You can live there with a family or stay in a hotel with maid, cook, etc. and go to the school for next to nothing. I've been there several times and love the experience although my Spanish is serious lacking. The only thing that saves in me San Migel is that they speak fluid English, Spanish, and German.