Critiquing other artists and being critiqued myself has always been enjoyable for me. I like learning how I can improve and assisting others and their growth. I am going to be writing reviews about my fellow artists, most of who are also in my capstone. Those in portfolio will anonymously review those in thesis. I am nervous and excited for this! Being critiqued is like putting your heart on stage, watching it perform, and seeing how it is received. It is tough and comes often with a lot of anguish. So why do it? It helps us become more informed artists. It is all too easy to get too close to a piece of art and not see what others, with fresh eyes, eyes of the public, will see.
There are other difficulties in getting and receiving critique. Ego and feelings aside I find it difficult to review works made by a maker I know intensely well. I can worry about being perceived as harsh or un-knowledgeable, especially when it comes to painting. Despite this I am excited though to see my fellow artists work and give them feedback.
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