Brutal honesty and love requested...
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@Nyrryl-Cadiz wow Nyrrl that looks amazing! I totally get what you mean. Thanks a whole bunch!
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@chrisaakins I skimmed through the replies and so many resonated with me. I think most of us not at a pro level do not feel confident that any criticism we offer will be as helpful as what I find from so many others on this forum (I don't want to leave anyone out, but @TessaW @Nyrryl-Cadiz @NessIllustration @Braden-Hallett come to mind immediately).
I have viewed you as a pro because of your background and I only offer positives (or informational) to pros. I have not been on the board recently because of a family situation, but I remember seeing this piece and thinking I thought the boy looked old (I gave Will one of my "old kid" drawings to use in a critique, so I recognize that
). Unlike the pros, I couldn't say how I would "fix" it.I think people like me should probably look at requests for criticism by pros as a kind of dream portfolio exercise, trying to identify more specifically what we like about a piece instead of just posting "like it". Maybe then it wouldn't feel so intimidating (like "who do you think you are" commenting on this? kind of feeling).
I have to add that when I posted a cry for help with a logo (just-say-no-to-logos btw
) under serious critique wanted, the response was incredibly helpful. I never would have been able to complete that ill-conceived commitment without this group!I was blown away by your inktober mice concepts compositions, especially in awe of your perspective! Have you thought about (and maybe you did it but I missed it) going back to some of those so that it's just the digital painting you're working on?
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Thank you @BichonBistro It's flattering that you considered me a Pro. I am still a rather new art teacher (I taught chemistry before that) and I am very much a newbie to illustration and digital art.
I don't think anyone on this forum feels like "who do you think you are." Even completely non-artistic people(like my wife) have good eyes with things that they like or don't like. They often give the best feedback because they are more likely to be blunt about it. A good solid "He looks like an old man" would have helped me for sure. Please don't feel like you have nothing to offer. Your dogs are amazing.
I haven't really thought about the Inktober pieces like that. I did mess around with some colorizing. Maybe I can give one or two a go in the future. Do you have any requests?
