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I'll probably get flamed all to heck for this, but it wouldn't be the first time I opened my mouth and pissed people off.
Am I the only person finding it more and more difficult/daunting to give anything but trivial "Beautiful!" "I love it!!" "Wonderful!" "Perfect!!" comments on work? Over the last month or so, it's becoming more and more common to see artists say they don't want people pointing out what they see as flaws or things that are off. They want constructive crits, but they get upset when the crit is of a certain type such as "That part looks a bit out of place or jarring, or the nose seems crooked etc." I thought that was what critiquing was about?
Art is subjective of course and no piece of art is going to appeal to everyone and someone will always find something about a piece that doesn't quite look right. It might be true flaw, or it might be simply perception/personal pref. But it's seeming more and more common that you can't express anything for fear of offending the artist unknowingly. Normally, if the eyes of a character are too close together, that's considered a flaw in proportions. Ditto if the arms are too short/too long or the head too large/small. To give a good critique, wouldn't you question those, at least asking if that was intentional as part of the piece? Maybe the artist didn't notice, or maybe they did but couldn't quite fix it, or put their finger on what the problem was. Maybe those flaws are intentional and part of the artist's style... But how can any commentor know without asking?So, if pointing out things like the above are unacceptable, then what exactly IS a critique to help the artist improve?
I honestly dont' think there is anything you can say... No artist is perfect, not even the top ones at dA. Ask any artist that has had work rejected by Epilogue for having too many flaws...Now I'm all paranoid about offending an artist. I can't keep up with all the individual comment preferences of all the artists I watch.
Ah well.. so how is everyone's weekend going so far?
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I picked out some awesometastic 3D artists for you to gaze upon! They also happen to be two of the rare people I watch that do renders, so enjoy!
*kittystavern has some of the coolest characters and a great cartoon style of drawing that I luff much. Plus she's just sweet on top of it!
She and *gracifer are working on a manga that will hopefully soon make its debut! If you're interested, go check out ~KittyPress for more info on it!
=taterbug Is another dA mommy and she does some of the most adorable renders for sigs and tags!
Us mommies have to stick together! Go check out her work!
These two are in her stock account, *taterstock!
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Current Contests around dA:
Contests:
=Pixel-Spotlight is holding a contest to portray some characters. Lots of great prizes. ^^ Info: [link] =drumgirl wants you to do art of Palin and Zackara! Great prizes!! Info: [link] =EclipseDarkmaster's contest is to draw one of his characters, Eclipse. Info: [link] *kittystavern is holding a contest to design her Asian charrie Alexis. Info: [link] =amarand is holding a "Baby in a Tree with Red Tentacles" Contest. 
Info: [link] *ohnoesplz is holding a project to give the ohnoes emote a makeover. Best remake gets a prize! [link] ~AzurylipfesStock Beauty of the Moon contest. [link] ~Redeemers-Club Fanart Contest. Go have a look. [link] ~PoldalleLovesnare's Arfay Mini-Contest info: [link]Current Projects:
Spike Speigel for =takara13
Entry for *kittystavern Alexis contest:
Contest entry for Baby in a Tree with Red Tentacles
Sosogenia of Mt Olympos:
Sylph doll for ~DarkBlacknoid
Doll for =alienarose Minstrel Mandy
Something for *kittystavern
Gargabod for Jelboo - Member of my forum:
Batch of dolls for *XullraeZauviir :
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- Dekar Longblade (elf wight, Chase)
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- Drazoul (yaun-ti half-blood, Scott)
- Horock De'ath (drow were-red dragon, Rich)
- Szordrin Xarann (malaugrym in drow form, Nate)
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- Venorik Silinrul aka Istovir Claddath (drow, player simply known as D)
- Taz'Doral (drow half-fiend, Kevin)
- Seldsxar Olonrae (drow-shade, Erik)
- T.I. (Erinyes, Phillip)
- Moryavewen Ssambra (drow, Keri)
- Kalnohylon L'Abeth (Half-drow, shadow dragon)
- Zaele Vaur'nyth (drow alu-fiend, both this char and - Kal are played by Chad)
- Calderis Drakuno (drow albino, Rob)
- Sszirrae Aleanndar (drow, Jen)
- Ssirzn Nyr'zaun (drow, Christian)
- Balithra (drow, Amy)
- Aiya (drow vampire, Drew)
- Divyl Kiliryn (drow half-fey, Thommy)
- Phaerro (drow, Mai)
Quintet Dolls:
Working on a bit at a timeAnwyn Amaethon: on hold
Other schtuff:
Commissions: No.
Requests: Absolutely not. I simply can't keep up with them all anymore.
Trades: Friends only
Gifts: Friends only
Sisters:
Clubs:
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Don't ever worry about offending me at least...I really value a good critique! I'm of the personal belief that if you can't take some constructive criticism (key word constructive) then you probably shouldn't be displaying your art, or you should select the option that you don't want critiques when you post! I keep running into this in my classes (I'm studying animation)...that especially is a place where people should be able to take constructive criticism! It's all about learning and improving isn't it? It's so true that every artist out there has room for improvement!
Kudos to you Mydian
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Like the piece has really good hair or jewelry, I say so. Also if there are more than one person in the pic I always say who is my favorite and why, be it their expression clothes and so on.
If the pic is bad (in my opinion) but doesn't allow critique, I say it's cool, either way I'm real short and to the point (of course I do this when I have too many Devs too.
When critique is allowed, if I find anything wrong. I'm VERY SPECIFIC! If the nose is off...I don't say somehow, I GIVE EXACTING details. The left nostril is too wide, the nose is crooked because on that face shape, with that kind of nose would give it a crooked feel.
It is all in how you word and present the critique too. Use words that sound suggesting and not demanding. If the critique looks demanding by itself use conversation to soften the blow. Say what you LIKE about the piece first or share an experience you had with your own work you weren't comfortable with.
If a critique looks pushy it probably is and that's how a critique can rub artist's the wrong way.
Also if you know a way to fix what is wrong with the piece, offer your advice on how to do so.
A rule of courtesy: if none of the above can be done without sounding mean, do it by note, don't do it in public where EVERYONE can see it, because it really is rude.
In summary: Always try to be polite when offering criticism and make sure to get your intention across of why something should be fixed and how to fix it. If you can't supply offers on these three things, 1. Your purpose for the crit 2. Why it should be fixed. 3. How it can be fixed, don't give a crit as it won't really be helpful for the artist to improve.
If after all this the artist is still snippy:
1. Stop watching them
or
2. Stop commenting all together.
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& I agree, why ask for someone to criticise your work, if you can't handle it?
I hope your weekend is going well! I'm working so that explains how mine is going LOL
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Yeah if i like an image i'd always say why. and explain that i couldn't find anything to criticise. And i expect people to do the same to me in return.
This is an art website, not a way to get an ego boost by making people say great things about their crap work. Some people need to get out into the real world a bit more.
Good post, Mydian! Ax
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