Buoyed by these visions of the future of his son, the artist soldiered on.

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the artist’s actions.

• Option B, stopped, is incorrect because the artist is not stopping his work.
• Option C, struggled, is incorrect because the artist is not struggling. He is persevering.
• Option D, fought, is incorrect because the artist is not fighting. He is persevering.

Perseverance is an important quality for artists to have. It allows them to continue working even when things are tough. It also allows them to achieve their goals.