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[@didi7074]

I find the art community is constantly contradicting themselves. If you say you love everything about your art and don't want to criticize or change anything people get mad and say you are being snob, unrealistic, too optimistic etc. However if you are Critical of your art people get mad, tell you to stop being so negative, that you should be happy with your art and that being negative about it you are putting other people down. I love when artists say they struggled with something or aren't happy with what they drew because it shows we are all human and I'm not the only one struggling. Personally it doesn't bother me

[@themightierpencil]

I had this one video go viral on TikTok where I asked other artists what was the worst art advice they got. In the video I mentioned how the sketch I was doing in the video wasn't my best and I got SO MANY people doing exactly what you were saying. Even SamDoesArt had it in one of his YT videos and I got unsolicited advice about not being negative about my art. I was like, GUYS I don't like THIS sketch, it doesn't mean I don't like ANY of my sketches. It pissed me off, so yeah I get it.

[@stroodledoodles]

I feel like people these days are so chronically online that they can no longer tell the difference between valid criticism and 'being mean'. It's gotten to a point where everyone is just spreading toxic positivity, which isn't good for anybody.

[@winterillust]

you know you're really improving, when you start seeing mistakes in your work. so being self critical is kinda vital while also trying not to get overcritical. lol the balance is tough.

[@reneenoriega4524]

I've always found toxic positivity so weird like, if one never admits doing wrong there's so no room for doing better. My worse time for art was in highschool when I refused to see when I made a mistake, and the result was a lack of improvement and a severe burn out that got me without drawing for years. I love your videos BECAUSE you talk about the art you don't like, and the stuff you think can be better. That mindset helped reconnect with art (thank you for it btw)

[@kapng5519]

Oh and also!!! the fact that you are not afraid of making bad art is extremely inspiring and has been the reason I have actually been able to even pick up art again after over a year of quitting because I was so afraid of making bad art. so thank you for sharing your "bad" work and your process, too :)

[@clairecrosbycreative]

I have a big sloppy painted page on my studio wall that says MAKE A LOT OF BAD ART. I put it in every sketchbook. I love making bad art. You're right, there's no morality to it. I know if I make a ton of bad art, I might get a few pieces of good art and that's cool. Making bad art doesn't mean I'm not trying or learning or improving. It's just freedom and fun and being real. So yah, i love this video. I Love your attitude. I love you being yourself.

[@s0ur-pineapplez]

you’re so real for this and if i’ve ever commented something like that i apologize because i totally understand how you feel!! comparison in the art world is such a drastic range and you can’t assign a certain feeling to it really. critique is such a fluid thing. there’s no lying or making up. how you feel is how YOU feel. you got this al i love threes videos because they’re so real and down to earth <3

[@aracelisantoyo6620]

Of the many artists I watch and follow all over social media, I find you the most relatable because you keep it real.

[@untitled_paintings]

This is such an important video and a topic that definitely needs to be discussed more!

[@TobyLizard]

I think your frustration about this topic is valid. Because when someone tells us how to feel or that we shouldn’t feel a certain thing (regardless of how much of a good place it may come from) it feels invalidating.

[@deathsheadhawkmoths]

i've had this issue irl, like with family members. when i express dissatisfaction with art i'm in the process of making or have just made i'm often met with this type of reaction and it makes me incredibly frustrated. it's hard for them to understand that it's a part of the process for me, and it's okay. i'm allowed to be critical of my own art, and it doesn't mean i hate all of my art or i hate myself! thanks for talking about this!!!

[@elizabethcalli8237]

so relatable. I'm also the type of person to casually say "negative" things about myself and it gets annoying when people try to argue with something you didn't even mean literally. I get the feeling people are projecting their low self esteem onto us.

[@onlyherbest]

Is anyone else mesmerised watching the painting process??

[@marettahamman677]

There are people who appreciate your honesty about your art! One: it makes me feel less weird about critiquing my art, two: seeing you critique yourself helps me learn how to do it (being also self taught)! I understand that feeling as when I get frustrated when critiquing myself and people tell me not to, or tell me to find something good or whatever, I don't want to explain that this piece just isn't up to my skill level or the skill level I want to be

[@sarahoda2246]

I guess being an artist is competing with yourself. Somehow we usually are not satisfied with the results, so, basically we spend more time improving our skills! I feel great to hear this kind of advice, because nowadays some people are forcing positivity all time that, sometimes, I think I'm so bad for being a little negative. Thanks for sharing your perspective! :)

[@ChantelleArts]

It's sad to hear you feel like this and have received these comments. At the end of the day, you share your feelings to all of us and if you've spent 10 hours painting something that you don't really like, of course you're going to explain why, it would be disingenuous to lie. It doesn't reflect in any way on other people's art or your ability as an artist, it just means that you hold yourself to a high standard and are feeling maybe it didn't quite meet that. I'd rather you be honest with your feelings than feel like you have to hide them ❤

[@markusstorzer4545]

enjoyed both, the painting process and the honest words, both bold, natural - thank you for sharing them!!

[@s0up006]

I feel like this links to the way people view art more widely (especially from 'famous' artists) there's this idea that you have to appreciate all the art equally because its ART so people feel like they can't dislike stuff or think critically about it because there's a sense of morality around it - when you think something isn't for you or is bad it's like you're failing to appreciate how good it is when you're really just understanding what you like and dislike.

[@catalina8051]

OH GOD this video throw me back when a friend asked me what I was doing and I send them a screenshot of a digital sketch I was working on saying "haha it's gonna be hard because of the perspective and background lol" and they went off saying stuff like "noo you're an amazing artist don't under estimate yourself, If I were half as good as you I would be so happy, You can overcome anything with your skills and knowlegde, etc" and I was so confused and kinda frustrated with they response at the time and didn't know why until a year ago. I wasn't being hard on myself or under estimating myself I was being honest because I don't usually do more than 1 point perspective or draw complicated backgrounds and they "encouragement" make me feel like I can't complain or fail because I'm "gifted". As a self taught person is important to have criticism as said in the video so now I approach people whom I know is going to be honest and objective to help me learn and grow