dyemelikeasunset:

I see a lot of posts and guides to help artists take critiques on their work “gracefully,” but honestly, there is a huge need to address the other side as well.
The constant pressure to force artists to take feedback comes from a harmful culture that takes artists for granted, as if their work exists solely to please others or be industry-ready (aka to make money).
Some people just want to be creative! Art doesn’t have to be “realistic” or “technically good” or anything like that; it can be a hobby and not seeking improvement.

Break out of the mindset that you have to correct an artist and remember that you are ultimately trying to help someone, not discouragethem.

So here is a guide to help all you potential art critics out there:

1. Ask for permission! Do they even want critique? Critique isn’t always warranted, some artists are just drawing for fun! Even if you visibly see someone struggling with something, always ask first! “Are you looking for feedback on this piece?” “Did you want any help/critique?”
   If the answer is no, back off. I don’t care if the knees are going backwards, leave it alone dude!
2. What do they want help with? If they respond positively to wanting critique, ask what they’re struggling with, what they need a second eye on. This will make the process easier and more positive for both parties, since you’re making it obvious you are here to help THEM.
   They may not always know what they need help with, if that’s the case, go onto step 3.
3. “Can I suggest something (else)?” If you finish addressing their request or they don’t know what they need, again, ASK if you can comment on something else. This might have been what you wanted to point out since the beginning, but it’s rude to jump in with it when no one asked you.
4. Offer resources and examples! Don’t just say “this looks weird, fix it.” No one likes that. Help them find tutorials, websites, books, examples of what you mean. Make your own example, draw over a copy of their work. People can’t read minds, so communicate directly by showing them what you mean.
5. Admit when you don’t know something. A lot of art is subjective and about un-quantifiable gut feelings, and that’s part of the beauty. Let things be vauge sometimes! It’s not wrong to give an emotionally-driven critique, but you have to admit it.
   Confess when you don’t know, simple things like “It still looks weird to me, but I can’t place it” or “It just feels off to me” are good indications to help both you and the artist identify your critique as emotionally-founded. This can help you both decrease the sense of urgency and let the odd feeling sit for a while until you figure it out.
   It also keeps you, as the art critic, humble.

Art is a manifestation of creativity, it’s subjective, it doesn’t exist for supply-and-demand. So remember, giving feedback and critique is an act of helping someone, not proving a point or humiliating them.

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