I hope I have a sense of humour about my self and my work! I know I don't respond well to unsolicited negative feedback. My circle is full of people who wait until I ask for critique. I still have a take-and-leave attitude toward criticism or advice. At the end of the day, I have to feel like it's my own work.
This is so important, particularly for those of us who live with Depression. Accepting criticism about our work, whether from ourselves or others, is an important part of the learning process but differentiating between work and our own worth can be tricky. It takes practices to get the balance right.
I've made friends with my inner critic. She often times will tell me to stop and walk away from my illustration and return with fresh eyes. My inner critic has led me to embrace colors that , previously, were not considered in my palette. The awesome result from dedicating to this 100day project, has been my growth in myself and my artist yield. Including a daily practice of fun, that is often labeled "discipline" and that IS growth
Sometimes I will look at my reflection while cleaning brushes and just think, "wow! I am actually doing this!"
I don't know that I have a sense of humor, but I do have a sense of patience that I didn't use to have.
When I was a kid, a very sensitive kid, someone gave me what they thought was constructive criticism. It didn't take into account my level of ability or share anything good about what I had shown. I held that against myself for nearly 20 years!
This was really my own criticism, but it helped me to do things over and over until I was satisfied. That was a new experience. Used to be that I would just throw my hands up in the air and move on to something different.
I hope I have a sense of humour about my self and my work! I know I don't respond well to unsolicited negative feedback. My circle is full of people who wait until I ask for critique. I still have a take-and-leave attitude toward criticism or advice. At the end of the day, I have to feel like it's my own work.
This is so important, particularly for those of us who live with Depression. Accepting criticism about our work, whether from ourselves or others, is an important part of the learning process but differentiating between work and our own worth can be tricky. It takes practices to get the balance right.
I've made friends with my inner critic. She often times will tell me to stop and walk away from my illustration and return with fresh eyes. My inner critic has led me to embrace colors that , previously, were not considered in my palette. The awesome result from dedicating to this 100day project, has been my growth in myself and my artist yield. Including a daily practice of fun, that is often labeled "discipline" and that IS growth
Sometimes I will look at my reflection while cleaning brushes and just think, "wow! I am actually doing this!"
I don't know that I have a sense of humor, but I do have a sense of patience that I didn't use to have.
When I was a kid, a very sensitive kid, someone gave me what they thought was constructive criticism. It didn't take into account my level of ability or share anything good about what I had shown. I held that against myself for nearly 20 years!
This was really my own criticism, but it helped me to do things over and over until I was satisfied. That was a new experience. Used to be that I would just throw my hands up in the air and move on to something different.
Thanks for the questions, I enjoy them.
Kendall Stewart
PassageTwenty20