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Welcome to the September abstract challenge! 👋🏻 This is to encourage artists of all levels to leap off from the ideas presented, and...

There’s always a chance for it, especially when you have fresh eyes and there’s been some time away from the piece!

I agree that art is for everyone, but not every artwork is. And not every venue is for all art either. You are definitely right about...

I feel like I've heard the worst of the worst. I've never replied with fire, even though I've wanted to. I usually think of the...

That kind of hazing - not just legit criticism - exists in many schools and professions. IMHO, it's unnecessary, unhelpful and sometimes...

That is so awesome. I like the permanent loan idea. I may steal that. Although, when I was in a band, I allowed one of the singers to...

The practice of a good business person as well as a sophisticated lover of art, Ayin. BTW, since I have sold very little and don't...

My art isn't for everyone, and I know that. I have learned to ignore the hostility. When I see that someone likes my art but says they...

That's just plain rude, Ayin. Yes, you did put your work out there for viewing and hopefully for sales. That doesn't mean you put it out...

I feel like I've heard the worst of the worst. I've never replied with fire, even though I've wanted to. I usually think of the...

That kind of hazing - not just legit criticism - exists in many schools and professions. IMHO, it's unnecessary, unhelpful and sometimes...

I went to art school when critiques could still be quite brutal. One of the professors told us in a smaller group that such critiques...

Reply with "Yeah, I do always struggle a bit with gnarled old things. Like you and that tree." It occurs to me that what the lady...

I always get snide remarks when I expose myself in public. Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

Personally, if I couldn’t take a snide remark, I would not expose myself. I don’t think the remark would bother a self assured artist...