Critique versus Criticism

Critique versus Criticism

by Lilly Antonaevic
(Melbourne Australia)

Minimalist Drawing

Mr Ginger

Lucha

I always liked a critique rather than blatant criticism..

I never criticize, because I like ALL art and I love looking at art sites to see what magic other artists are making ..

There is no such thing as bad art or bad artist..

ALL artists have something to say with their art..

We all work hard at our individual art and style, there is no comparison, because in my humble opinion all art is good and the artists should be given good critique as this encourages effort, etc..

This is just my humble opinion on this subject of critique etc..

Just do what your heart says, do it and enjoy. Once you do that, the rest also will..

Cheers from,
Lilly and cats.. (My familiars)..

The minimalist drawing is a study of Sofia Loren, the famous Italian Actress and Beauty.. I wanted minimalism in my drawing.. the Lipstick was created by using Airbrush..

artist
Note from Kerry:
Hi Lilly and cats
I could not agree more with all you have said! That is exactly how I feel, too.

Our art comes from within, who's to say it is right or wrong?

Some artists beg for advice and so they receive it (even though I give it out sparingly and reluctantly). Others just want to show what they have achieved so they are welcome to do that here too.

By the way Lilly, I just absolutely love these drawings, in particular I think the minimalist drawing is spectacular.

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Critique versus Criticism

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May 26, 2011

As Boss.....
by: Michael Betz

I feel that I should be able to detect sarcasm.....I think I might see a small amount in these statements....hehe.....

May 25, 2011

stitches
by: Kerry

... yeah, that is EXTRA funny Michael... ah, that will keep me giggling all night!

May 24, 2011

Funny Har Har..
by: Lilly Antoneavic

Egad, Gadzooks and the ever popular Blort..
funny Michael funny har har mate..

May 24, 2011

Small Correction.....
by: Michael Betz

Ummmmmmmm.........I believe I was made boss though...........

May 23, 2011

Good on you Kerry
by: Lilly Antoneavic

Good on you Kerry for not allowing ugly and Blatant Criticisam on your website..

In my humble opinion there is NO such thing I am better than you and vice versa..

This is a site to give encorigment and help, etc, not to tear anothers art work to pieces thus as Michael said make it worse etc..

Besides.. Think.. Who made anyone the boss of this world to be able to criticise..

I loathed criticism of anyone, beacuse as I always keep saying.. All art is good and all artists have something to say with their art..

Friends out there just DO IT, do it with pencils, do it with Ink, do it with Wwatercolour, do it any way you see fit and LOVE the finishied product and make more and of course upload here..

Cheers to All from,
Lilly and Cats..

May 23, 2011

my 2 cents...
by: Kerry

That's right Sue, if we continue to tell everybody, it eventually sinks in...

Your art has always been attractive to me yet you couldn't see it!! I think now you are beginning to catch on - you derived a lot of pleasure from your kitty/mirror drawing and that's what it's all about. (oops, stole those last words from the Hokey Pokey... anyone remember that song and dance? lol...) Anyway, as I was saying, you loved creating that drawing and you loved your results, finally you didn't criticize your own work - it was a great thing to witness!

Lilly, you fit right in here because you believe in our cause! Michael has been such a wonderful support too, he has never crushed anyone's spirit and then you come along to give him a helping hand. All useless critical comments are deleted from pages, we are ruthless about it.

Encouragement is the biggie and that's my role in life.

May 23, 2011

Criticism
by: Sue from Tennessee

Lilly, you are so right. I am not expert enough at anything to offer any sort of criticism. And, like poetry, art is a form of self expression. It is not intended to satisfy the masses (we have advertisements for that). Listen to me, Kerry. You are a great teacher.
Cueenigma

May 23, 2011

You said it bro Michael..
by: Lilly Antonaevic

Michael, I totally agree with you 110 percent what you said here..

Besides Art Critics are only Failed Artists.. Tee hee..

Once when I was a kid, I loved drawing and was into realism, but I was criticised was told why realisam just take photo and was told I am no artist but photographer etc.. and as you said put pencil down for over 10+ years..

Until a kind and honest art teacher said to me.. Just believe in yourself, and your art and always do it for yourself first and if it is liked fine if not.. No big deal.. The sun will come up tommorrow as it did today just enjoy yourself and your craetions..

Now I do just that..
I never think I am some genius, I just love what I do..

I have openings, love looking at art of others, but I never criticise beacuse blatant criticisam is acrually not haelthy in my opinion..

Hugs to all from,
Lilly and cats..

May 23, 2011

Great
by: Michael Betz

Who could possibly criticise your work? I am not too much into criticism either, there are those out there that have no problem ripping a picture apart...but for what? What will that possibly achieve but to cause someone to put a pencil down forever...and what a shame that would be. I am no professional artist, but I do like to help as much as I can also.....why hold on to your techniques like they are some closely regarded ancient secret??

May 22, 2011

Thank you Kerry
by: Anonymous

Dear Kerry,

Again HUGE tahnk you for you kind warm coments..

My minimalist art are drawings that usually become paintings, oil, acrylic etc..

But, I always eaand use colour sop I can get idea what they will look like as finised art..

If anyone needs help with their darwings I will help as much as I am able..

Hugs from,
Lilly and cats..

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