A few notes on constructive criticism by lupagreenwolf, journal
A few notes on constructive criticism
Compliments are good. Compliments are healthy. Telling someone what they're doing right can be a huge help, whether in art or otherwise. However, sometimes carefully applied criticism can also be beneficial to helping someone get better. The problem is that for a lot of people, especially artists, we have a tendency to feel very personally toward our work. We do put a piece of ourselves into it. And so any sort of criticism can feel like a personal affront--or attack--even if it's not meant as such, and so the message is lost.
To that end, here are a few thoughts on giving and receiving constructive crits.
If you're giving them: First, look
The importance of observation. by SeriousArtists, journal
The importance of observation.
Hello everyone,
I would like to press this in a blog entry, because I'm starting to repeat myself in my critiques for the Studies & Practices section.
You can't learn anything new from what's already in your head.
If you don't actually study something, you can hardly call the result a study. I feel as though the skill of observation is being underrated, which is surprising, because I'm not exaggerating when I say that over half of any artist's skill is due to their ability to observe, if not more. Therefor, if you do not train your observation skills and practice purely your drawing ability, you really won't make much progress.
So for any
'I want to be a better artist.' by Endling, journal
'I want to be a better artist.'
This is a sentiment I hear often on dA. It's usually followed by a question regarding how one should go ABOUT becoming a better artist.
I've no doubt made journals like this in the past, but here's another one. This page was in dire need of an update, either way. : )
I could probably talk your ear off for a mile and a half about why I should be the last person you ask for creativity-boosting advice. Aaaand I have my reasons for this, but that's not really what anyone who writes me wants to hear, I think. It's just a fair warning. I'm not an accredited teacher, I was far from the most capable person at my college, I've made a metric crap
currently studying art history / archeology and has been past in an architecture school
my hidden skill is doing art by proxy i'm way better at appreciating others' works than doing it myself >: ) for so, i really appreciate wandering around on deviantart. that's how my fav turned out to be so numerous despite so little activity aha
Le français est ma langue maternelle but i can keep conversations in english, so go ahead and don't hesitate to PM me !
oh ! i should be the one thanking you, stock references benefit to many artists -it's the kind of content to put in everyone's hands so thanks a lot for your dedication !!