My goal for critique sessions is to offer three things tools to help you evaluate your own work in an informed way, and my understanding of what is working in the painting and worth celebrating, followed by questions to ask or goals to work on in future paintings. If your painting isn't quite working, this is when it's a great idea to ask for feedback or critique! But be wise about how you ask, and offer as much detail as you can about your goals and what you are questioning in the work so you can receive constructive feedback that understands your aims.Įarlier this week I hosted a live critique with members of my Heart-Led Artist Community. but when it comes to subject matter and style, I can only encourage you to trust yourself. Who is going to know where you should be going, or what you should focus on next? Instructors can give direction on technique, and certainly I am happy to suggest that an artist focus on improving color theory, value, brush handling, etc. If you are looking for direction or assurance, same thing. If you are looking for someone to give you permission to believe your work is good, who do you ask? You might not trust your family members who say they love your work, but can you trust an art expert who doesn't know you well enough to know if you are reflected in your painting or not? Of these three reasons, only one is actually effective. I sense something isn't quite right about my painting but I'm not sure what it is. ( My style is evolving and I'm not sure what to think about it.) I need direction or I'm looking for assurance that I'm on the right track. ( I've made something I like but I'm not sure I have good reasons for liking it.) I want to know if my opinion about my painting is correct. There are three reasons that I have asked for critiques of my art:
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