Handling Criticism

Handling Criticism Use It To Your Advantage Handling criticism. In all honesty, nobody likes it and some people love dishing it out. How do you handle criticism when it’s aimed at you or your artwork?     First of all, understand the different types of criticism. Criticism is simply negative comments made in reference to […]

When People Criticize Your Work

When People Criticize Your Work It’s Not Always about You Let’s face it. When people criticize your work it can really suck. Whether you’re a beginner artist or a professional artist, you’re bound to come up against criticism eventually. If you have a formal art education, then you’ve gone through your fair share of class […]

Trolls, Haters, and Harsh Criticism

Trolls, Haters, and Harsh Criticism

Trolls, Haters, and Harsh Criticism How to Rise Above Today’s world seems to have a surplus of trolls, haters, and harsh criticism. Everywhere you turn, someone is there to judge and criticize. USA Today reports that among students, cyber-bullying has risen from 11.5% in 2015 to 15.3% in 2017. Those are just the reported instances. […]

Constructive Criticism Gems vs BS

To round out my criticism posts, I’m including one from August 2018, Constructive Criticism vs BS. Do you know the difference? They’re both criticism. But one is a gem and the other just stinks of BS. The last two posts on criticism would not be complete with highlighting the difference between the two. One can […]

Ya Gotta Have Thick Skin!

Ya Gotta Have Thick Skin!

Ya Gotta Have Thick Skin! Critics Are Lurking Everywhere Developing thick skin is vital for artists if they ever plan on putting their work out the for display or hopefully, to sell. Why? Because sadly, there are folks out there who take delight in ripping your work to shreds with cruel comments. Their comments are […]

Constructive Criticism Versus BS

Constructive Criticism Versus BS

Constructive Criticism versus BS Know When To Pay Attention Do you know the difference between constructive criticism and BS? It’s understandable why new artists hesitate to put their work out there for people to see. Social media is especially full of opinionated jackasses who have no business or basis for their comments. These are the […]