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See important guidelines at bottom of first post!
Most of the time in the Visual Arts section we post paintings just to show off our latest work. And it is fun to have people to share with, and discuss art with.
However, some of the times I have learned the most is when I submit art for critique by others. When we have spent so much time immersed in creating art it can be hard to see things that are obvious to others. And some have knowledge of techniques or best practices that we do not.
So in an effort to help each other learn this thread is to post work you want people to critique.
Important guidelines
When posting a critique be sure to share both what you like and do not like about the painting in question.
Try to be specific. If the person can not tell what you think could be improved, they will not benefit.
The goal is to encourage growth. If you are going to point out something that is an issue then go on to give constructive ways to resolve the issue.
For example, if I was looking at a piece and the values were washed out I might suggest starting next time with a mid-tone background value to knock-out the white and immediately have a comparison for dark and light values. If it is a digital piece I might suggest a levels or contrast adjustment. If it is a watercolor piece I might suggest dry brushing or glazing some darker tones in to give more volume and stronger values.
Do not be harsh in your critiques. Everyone starts somewhere, and everyone can improve.
Realize that some things in art are subjective. There may be best practices, but there may also be many exceptions. Don't present your view as the only way to do it.
Usually a painting or drawing done in traditional mediums, and sometimes even in digital, are hard to change once finished. So the point is to take away lessons to apply to future works more than to fix the current.
Most of the time in the Visual Arts section we post paintings just to show off our latest work. And it is fun to have people to share with, and discuss art with.
However, some of the times I have learned the most is when I submit art for critique by others. When we have spent so much time immersed in creating art it can be hard to see things that are obvious to others. And some have knowledge of techniques or best practices that we do not.
So in an effort to help each other learn this thread is to post work you want people to critique.
Important guidelines
When posting a critique be sure to share both what you like and do not like about the painting in question.
Try to be specific. If the person can not tell what you think could be improved, they will not benefit.
The goal is to encourage growth. If you are going to point out something that is an issue then go on to give constructive ways to resolve the issue.
For example, if I was looking at a piece and the values were washed out I might suggest starting next time with a mid-tone background value to knock-out the white and immediately have a comparison for dark and light values. If it is a digital piece I might suggest a levels or contrast adjustment. If it is a watercolor piece I might suggest dry brushing or glazing some darker tones in to give more volume and stronger values.
Do not be harsh in your critiques. Everyone starts somewhere, and everyone can improve.
Realize that some things in art are subjective. There may be best practices, but there may also be many exceptions. Don't present your view as the only way to do it.
Usually a painting or drawing done in traditional mediums, and sometimes even in digital, are hard to change once finished. So the point is to take away lessons to apply to future works more than to fix the current.