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Our Moms are always right Jackie, at least that's ...

2008-08-20T15:04:00.000-04:00

Our Moms are always right Jackie, at least that's what I tell my kids. :>)

Love,
Linda

The topic of criticism always sparks a lively conv...

2008-08-20T10:24:00.000-04:00

The topic of criticism always sparks a lively conversation. I agree that most secure, professional artists give critiques only when asked, offering constructive information. If you are in this "business" you have to develop a think skin. As Linda (and our moms) said, consider the source when unkind remarks are made.

Thank you so much Marian. The best artits are stil...

2008-08-19T20:54:00.000-04:00

Thank you so much Marian. The best artits are still students.
Love,
Linda

What a great post!!I so agree... The best teachers...

2008-08-19T19:48:00.000-04:00

What a great post!!
I so agree... The best teachers always manage to find something good about another person's work. They know if the student is ready to hear where they might improve and only offer these suggestions if that's the case.
So many of us are so vulnerable... and kind words do go so very far!!
Have a great time teaching! I know your students will benefit!

Deborah,You are so right. We wear our hearts on ou...

2008-08-19T13:31:00.000-04:00

Deborah,
You are so right. We wear our hearts on our sleeve.
Love,
Linda

Great post, Linda! I always tell my students to on...

2008-08-19T13:26:00.000-04:00

Great post, Linda! I always tell my students to only ask for a critique if they really want one (constructive criticism and not just praise) AND to be careful who they listen to about their work. As artists we are very vulnerable just by virtue of putting the work out there- unfortunately some know hot to prey on that.
Enjoy North Carolina- look forward to hearing all about it!

Thanks Michelle, We must learn to be kinder to our...

2008-08-19T11:47:00.000-04:00

Thanks Michelle,
We must learn to be kinder to ourselves as artists. We don't have to put up with rudeness.

Rises Above,
Plein air painters get very adept at fending off rude comments. We spend more time in educating the public on process than studio painters do.
Love,
Linda

thought provoking blog on criticism. I can take i...

2008-08-19T11:37:00.000-04:00

thought provoking blog on criticism. I can take it after the piece is done; but while in the middle of working on a piece it can stop me cold. I rarely show a piece in progress. I dont know how plein air artists do it!!

An excellent post, Linda. We as artists put oursel...

2008-08-19T10:43:00.000-04:00

An excellent post, Linda. We as artists put ourselves out for criticism in a very personal way much more than most - and we develop in public - so criticism is inevitable.

The advice to remember to believe in yourself and to keep plugging away is excellent....