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It's been covered before but....I was just thinking today as I scrolled through the gallery about a certain artist who is prolific, not British ( but language is not the problem ), yet doesn't get many comments on his competent work. I did comment once, about a woman in very high heels, tight skirt, with a bicycle and I actually got a humorous response. But he never seems to acknowledge comments as a rule and he doesn't leave comments on anyone else's work. Why does he bother to show his work? Personally, I like to connect with other painters and have a "conversation".
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I think a lot depends on how much time artists have to spend on the the site and how familiar they are with the facilities. I find it a bit hard to keep up with the gallery and look at the forum as well. I don't always look for responses to my comments, as i don't think I could keep up. I do try to put in a thank you to people who have commented on my work though. But I'm retired and in theory have time on my hands.
What I find most frustrating though is artists, who say nothing about their work. Similarly artists who disappear without any reason why.
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I have to say I generally only have time to view the first page of the gallery when I log in so if I comment on a painting, which I do if it attracts my attention, I only re-view it if it is still on the first page when I next log in, and usually it has moved on. I agree with Marjorie (I was brought up to agree with Marjories because my mother was one!) that its good to acknowledge comments and I usually do but time and the large throughput of the gallery might mitigate against every comment getting acknowledged.
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You won't get slated I'm sure Dermot, there are more than a couple of these contenders for the title and it shows complete disregard for other's work, they are not worth patronising and I don't, simple as that. There are a fair few posting at present who take no interest in making any comments but I suppose that it is their prerogative.
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How right you are Sylvia, it's good to join in conversations etc., and yes, I am also getting to recognise various people's work and look forward to seeing what next gem they will produce. I always get a thrill when I get comments on my work and I always thank everyone, it's so nice that people take the time to look. There are some stunning artists who publish their work which are all so different. I have gained so much confidence since I joined as I was quite nervous to show my art but this place is so friendly I also feel like we are all friends. So thank you all for making me feel so welcome.
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