Some facts I'd like sharing

[chairman ali]

These are some facts that I have understood—some on my own, some from books—and I'd like to share some of these facts with you because I started seeing some arogancy here and there.

First of all, I want to discuss the idea of how to criticize. There is nothing wrong with harsh criticism. The only idea about harsh criticism is actually putting your words correctly. Make sure you're not insulting anyone. Criticize the tag and not the person. Secondly, criticism is suggestive. People have different tastes. This is natural. Some people like certain elements inside a tag some people would completely neglect those elements. Make sure you're not enforcing it but you're merely suggesting it. The reason here is that the person who made it has spent along time working and in their eyes it's good enough. You have to respect that. HOWEVER, now that I have came to this point I want you to know one important thing. If you've been working on a tag for a long time you WILL like it. That is why I don't post artworks until a day after or a few hours after it is done. This is because my eyes need to have a rest from it. Giving your eyes the right amount of rest will show you a different outlook when you come back to look at your artwork again. It will show you things you haven't spotted whilst you were working. This also goes for the criticizers. Make sure you look at the artwork for at least 5 minutes. Come back 10 minutes later and look at it again. You'll have a different view on it.

Another thing I want to talk about is practicing. Art is all about practicing but practice artworks shouldn't be posted. They're only for you to asses your skill development. That is the reason I don't post my large art. Because I just practice. The more you practice the more techniques you pick up and the more knowledgable you'll get.

I also want to talk about inspiration. Inspiration is everywhere. Whenever you get an interesting thought, note it down. It will come in handy. But you could also look at other artworks and try to copy the techniques. There is nothing wrong with copying techniques if you're learning. Never be afraid to try out new things.

That's all I have for now. If you have certain things you want to add or ask please don't hesitate.

[Yondaime]

Another thing I want to talk about is practicing. Art is all about practicing but practice artworks shouldn't be posted. They're only for you to asses your skill development. That is the reason I don't post my large art. Because I just practice. The more you practice the more techniques you pick up and the more knowledgable you'll get.

I also want to talk about inspiration. Inspiration is everywhere. Whenever you get an interesting thought, note it down. It will come in handy. But you could also look at other artworks and try to copy the techniques. There is nothing wrong with copying techniques if you're learning. Never be afraid to try out new things.

 

Ok first off I am really glad you posted this, because some people need to be reminded every now and then.

Secondly I disagree with the first bolded text. Now this is my opinion, but I think you should post your work. Even if it's practice. That way you can get help on all your work. Yes it may seem silly to get criticism on practice work, but I think it will help members to hear what they need to work on in every artwork they make.

And thirdly I completely agree with the second bolded text. People really need to do this more. Copying artwork not only helps expand knowledge and helps you learn, but it also might help you find new styles and new ways to create amazing art.

Nonetheless I think this was a wonderful post and happy you made it.