Commenting on pictures

Commenting on pictures

Commenting on pictures

Hi everybody, I have just been reading a somewhat terse and unhelpful comment on a painting. I must agree with Val Kenyon that comments should be constructive and encouraging. We beginners are grateful for criticism ( it is the only way to learn ) but please combine it with some praise! This is surely not a site just for the brilliant? I shall be interested to hear your views.
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I agree entirely we don't want praise for the sake of it equally we don't want extreme critical comments either .Especially if they are not constructed in an informed way.Many people are put off drawing/painting because of these comments .Personally I wouldn't criticise anyones painting because let's be honest our art is evolving all the time we have many failures before success it's a long emotional rollercoaster ride David Harrison