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volpiousraccoon t1_j79t138 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in ‘Hiking Paradise’-Washington State. 9x6” gouache, finished today! by bunkerbash

Hi friend, when I was younger I used to take critique personally as well. But as you get older, you will learn that they did not mean to "Attack" you in any way, constructive feedback is just that, critique. You can choose to let it eat you alive or choose to ignore it.
If you have rejection sensitivity please consider seeking help from a mental health professional if you have not already. Getting another person's perspective in my work was actually helpful for me as I continue to advance my career and grow as an artist. I apologize if I have inadvertently hurt your feelings but you must learn to manage critique and unwelcome comments. Wish you all the best and have a nice day!

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dream996 t1_j7a5tlw wrote

You should only really offer "constructive feedback" when the artist deliberately asks for it. You might think you are doing them a favor, but they don't need it and they don't want to hear it. Art is very subjective after-all, your feedback might not even be relevant to the artist's style.

You should only really offer "constructive feedback" when the artist deliberately asks for it. You might think you are doing them a favor, but they don't need it and they don't want to hear it. Art is very subjective after all, your feedback might not even be relevant to the artist's style.

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Affectionate-Job-737 t1_j7azltb wrote

You can’t control other people and how they behave, you can only control your own feelings and how you react…

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Eliciden t1_j7b98fy wrote

You can still call them out for being callous, though.

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sailorloona t1_j7b6xsb wrote

hi “friend” it’s only constructive criticism if op asked for it. if you think it’s normal for a stranger to give their unwanted opinion on a piece op never claimed was perfect nor ever asked for opinions on, you need to get your head out of your ass. i apologize if i have inadvertently hurt your feelings but you must learn to manage critique and unwelcome comments.

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devzil t1_j7bg1qq wrote

“Hi friend”… don’t call her your friend and then immediately tell her to get mental professional help. Don’t critique someones work if they aren’t asking for it, period. And don’t normalize it. People post their art to share it with the world NOT to receive any type of criticism (unless it is blatantly asked for). You wouldn’t tell someone how to do their job, same applies for this.

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