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<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 24595" data-attributes="member: 1061">Typically whenever anyone posts something to this critique forum, I will also check out their gallery.&nbsp; It helps me get a feel for where they're coming from as an artist.&nbsp; It also helps answer whether or not their submission here is a fluke, a one-hit-wonder among an otherwise so-so collection.&nbsp; Or is their submission junk, a blemish on an otherwise great portfolio?When looking at others' stuff, I think we all put ourselves in their position.&nbsp; We all ask ourselves: &quot;Would I have taken that shot?&quot;&nbsp; In the 61+ images you have submitted here, I find that most of the time my answer to that question is no.&nbsp; I often don't understand your message.&nbsp; I don't see what you find interesting enough to press the shutter.&nbsp; That said, as an artist, we must all realize that we can't appeal to everyone.&nbsp; For example, I happen to think that Picasso was a hack.&nbsp; With this submission, I do understand your message.&nbsp; You've made it obvious as to what you were trying to accomplish here.&nbsp; I don't think you pulled it off, but the message is clear nonetheless.&nbsp; By your own admission, this should be easily dismissed as non-serious work because it's a snap shot.&nbsp; Are you really going to submit this for a contest?&nbsp; This is an &quot;artist's choice&quot; piece that represents your work?My goal (and the goal of many others who offer critiques here) is to help you grow.&nbsp; We are often our own worst critics, and its almost always beneficial to get the input of our peers to gauge our work.&nbsp; You have slapped a disclaimer on this and then attempted to close the door on critiquing it due to previous &quot;bad experiences&quot; and &quot;nit picking over perfection&quot;.&nbsp; That's why no one else has responded to your post until now, despite several views.&nbsp; Perhaps you are one of those artists who are ultra-sensitive about their work and no one wants to risk offending you.&nbsp; Don't waste our time with snap shots and disclaimers.&nbsp; It sounds like you are not open to suggestions at all, rather just looking for a few atta-boys and pats on the back.&nbsp; If you are serious about being an artist, then you must be thick skinned enough to accept criticism of your work.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 24595, member: 1061"] Typically whenever anyone posts something to this critique forum, I will also check out their gallery. It helps me get a feel for where they're coming from as an artist. It also helps answer whether or not their submission here is a fluke, a one-hit-wonder among an otherwise so-so collection. Or is their submission junk, a blemish on an otherwise great portfolio? When looking at others' stuff, I think we all put ourselves in their position. We all ask ourselves: "Would I have taken that shot?" In the 61+ images you have submitted here, I find that most of the time my answer to that question is no. I often don't understand your message. I don't see what you find interesting enough to press the shutter. That said, as an artist, we must all realize that we can't appeal to everyone. For example, I happen to think that Picasso was a hack. With this submission, I do understand your message. You've made it obvious as to what you were trying to accomplish here. I don't think you pulled it off, but the message is clear nonetheless. By your own admission, this should be easily dismissed as non-serious work because it's a snap shot. Are you really going to submit this for a contest? This is an "artist's choice" piece that represents your work? My goal (and the goal of many others who offer critiques here) is to help you grow. We are often our own worst critics, and its almost always beneficial to get the input of our peers to gauge our work. You have slapped a disclaimer on this and then attempted to close the door on critiquing it due to previous "bad experiences" and "nit picking over perfection". That's why no one else has responded to your post until now, despite several views. Perhaps you are one of those artists who are ultra-sensitive about their work and no one wants to risk offending you. Don't waste our time with snap shots and disclaimers. It sounds like you are not open to suggestions at all, rather just looking for a few atta-boys and pats on the back. If you are serious about being an artist, then you must be thick skinned enough to accept criticism of your work. [/QUOTE]

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