catching up

Hi, everyone. Still being stuck in bed, I have caught up on my blog reading. The comments are all so interesting, particularly the ones about the ideal critique. After reading them, I have a few more thoughts to add. First, it is ok to make mistakes, both in our comments and art making because that is one way to learn a lot in a short time frame. We are in this together and we are empathetic and understanding. Keep talking! It is hard not to a take comments personally when our art is so personal, but comments when made with good intentions are meant in a positive way to help us grow and improve. Comments can keep us from repeating blunders or help us problem solve in future projects. And, it is also ok, important, to point out the positives. We need to hear both. Lastly, I really liked Todd's comments about having us all come up with a question about everyone's work for critique. That is also very helpful and illuminating for both the artist and audience. Does anyone want to consider what the most entertaining critique would be? For me, it would be Monika delivering her comments in Polish. ann