How to Deal with Criticism

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So you've just worked really hard on a piece of art- you think it might be your best yet. You start to show it off to your friends when one (or a stranger) catches eye and starts to insult it. Did they say they hate it? Do you think they're true?

Here's how to deal with criticism:

1. Maybe it's true?

Ask yourself this question: why is someone not liking my art? Chances are they're jealous. Artists are constantly improving on their art, so naturally you're going to think: my art is bad. No.

You're going to think I'm going to say it's not bad

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You're going to think I'm going to say it's not bad. It is, don't worry. My friend drew it without any DrawCast experience and no stylus.

So unless your drawings look like the one above, your art isn't bad. So don't feel like your art is horrible.

2. Did they tell you how to improve?

If they did, now it's constructive criticism. They're simply telling you to do something better. I say: try it! If you don't like how the "improved" drawing came out, tell them you thought it looked bad or just don't continue to do it.

If they didn't tell you to improve, then they're obviously jealous.

If they didn't tell you to improve, then they're obviously jealous

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Here, have a drawing of my random classmate.

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