Why You Should Ask for a Critique

Art by Analise Black
Will I ever be able to fix my art on my own? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry discuss the necessity of getting feedback on your art. They also debate about unions and answer questions about their upcoming class, Self-Publishing Pro!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • You’ll never outgrow the need for feedback; the key is to ask the right people.

  • You have so much power as an artist! Channel that power to make things people want and are willing to pay for.

  • If you practice one thing every day for 100 days, you’ll be competent by the end of that time. Don’t overcomplicate the path of growth!

QUESTIONS

Emily asks, “I’m worried about my ability to see what’s wrong with my work. I try to apply the lessons you teach, but when I watch your critiques I’m surprised by how many mistakes I don’t see on my own. How can I learn to see what you see?”

Every artist, from beginner to award-winning expert, needs outside perspective on their work. When you’re learning how to draw, your instructor teaches you how to correct glaring issues and fundamental flaws. As you advance, you’ll be able to fix those problems on your own, but you’ll still need someone to help you identify the tiny changes that improve the quality of your work. Don’t try to outgrow the need for critique; instead, look for artists with more skill and experience than you and ask them for feedback.

LINKS

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Jake Parker: mrjakeparker.com. Instagram: @jakeparker, Youtube: JakeParker44

Will Terry: willterry.com. Instagram: @willterryart, Youtube: WillTerryArt

Lee White: leewhiteillustration.com. Instagram: @leewhiteillo 

Daniel Tu: danieltu.co.

Lily Camille Howell: lilycamille.com

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