Critique

This summer has been so full of fun and things to do, it has been wonderful.  We didn't make any big plans for the summer so we have just found things around town to do with our son.  Every morning we try and do something together and nearly every evening as well.  I love having a child so we can do so many wonderful adventures together.  So little makes him happy and it is truly a blessing.

Now, back to the art talk.  I have been thinking about a new series of work to do for some time.  I won't tell you anything about it until I am ready.  But, part of me thinks it will be my best work yet if I can manage to complete it.  When studying art, part of the process of learning and growing are class critiques.  I have sat through many.  Some ranging from screaming matches to beneficial commentary.

A Critique when defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary means: a careful judgement in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something (such as a piece of writing or a work of art).

Before you ever take part in a Critique, you must be open to someone disagreeing with you or even someone not liking what you have done.  I feel like this has helped me grow personally and helps me be more willing to listen to other's opinions.  Hearing other people's comments on your artwork can help you learn how to become a better artist.  Other artists help point out things based on their own education.  Such as art history, design, and/or composition. People who are not artist give opinions based off what they might like, which this can be helpful if you are trying to reach a certain audience.  I have had people tell me to completely re-do my work or even that they just didn't like it.  Those comments can be hard to take if you put a lot of time and emotion into a piece of artwork.  But in the end, when I re-created something, I have been happier every time.  Critiques are something in my opinion should be done several times while you are creating the artwork so you can change things as you go in case it needs it.  During a proper Critique you sit around the artwork you are talking about and let many people communicate about it.  Have them talk to the artist so they know what your intention was and if they received it.  Sometimes this can take hours or seconds.  It depends really on the audience.  So, if you are brave enough and want honest opinions, invite your friends to critique your artwork.  You might find, that it helps you grow as an artist.

The reason for this topic this week is if it works out...I hope you ask you to Critique my artwork.  But the difference is, I want to see what you think before I reveal what it is about. So we will see how it goes!  This is if I manage to get it done by next Tuesday...no promises.

So, remember to be the best artist you can be!