Without a doubt Artwork and criticism are like oil and vintager. Without critique there is no opportunity for improvement; too much criticism kills creativity. It may sound like a no win situation, but it's not.
The secret is to acknowledge the effort even if you disagree with the result. >From the mentor's perspective this works as it affirms regardless of the result, it took time and energy to create it. Acknowledging this first frames the rest. Phrasing comments favorably by stating what you liked will make comments for improvement more palatable. Making reference of an example is a great learning opportunity. >From the contributor's perspective this works as it affirms the fact it took time and energy to critique and comment on your work. Accept this as a positive even if the words are not what you were hoping to hear. Accept the fact the author is simply offering their point of view based on the information available. Why is this important? Posting submissions on this team should be viewed as an opportunity and the success of the team is dependent on participation. Do not be afraid to contribute because your efforts may not be received favorably. There is no better place. When asked, please critique another members effort as I consider mentoring equally important. Best regards, John -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Managing-Criticism-tp30342472p30342472.html Sent from the ubuntu-art mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
