By the bad artist - 10/09/2012 00:12 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I was talking to an art critic at an exhibition. He told me that the artist had no talent and went on to tell me everything wrong with each painting. I'd painted them all. FML
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DooleyFTW 17

Well in fairness if you got them showcased in an exhibition surely somebody finds your work good! Besides that don't let critics stop you from painting if it makes you happy.

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devydev92 5

Im sorry..you just gotta choose how to handle what he said, possibly use it as constructive criticism?

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crazytrain10110 1

Screw the critic, no one can say if art is right or wrong

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EugeniaBennett 0

On the bright side; he/she may have opened a window of opportunity so you can improve on your work and show said person up in time.

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Fisheyedfool7 2

It's all subjective. I'm sure some other fruity art critic will praise it. They don't have a real job anyways. Chin up OP, long as it makes ya happy.

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downtowngroove 10

I am sorry to hear that, OP :c Maybe your artwork wasn't exactly the critics sort of taste? But hey, don't let it get you down c: That was only one person and I am sure plenty of others must have found your artwork intriguing~

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S4ndsurph3r 4

Ah I hate that, well just take it as advice instead

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spaija 8

what's wrong here, your ego? there's no better way of improving that listening to well founded critics from people that know much more than you do, and, obviously, the critics knows much more than you. you're lucky thow. if he know you are the painter, he wouldn't be so honest with you. you now have completly objective oppinion and critic, and can improve yourself by following his advice. fyl for allowing your ego preventing you from improving.

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NotARussianSpy 5

If he knew the OP was the painter, the critique would have been harsher, if anything. And the description of everything wrong with the paintings is fine, and the OP should keep that stuff in mind, but saying things like "this artist has no talent" is crossing the line. One details how the artist can improve, while the other just tells him/her to give up. Critics who do the latter intentionally are pretentious idiots who should be ignored. OP: There are two kinds of critics in this world: the ones who actually try to help people improve, and the ones who just shoot other people down to feel better about themselves despite their own lack of talent. Considering this critic didn't know you were the painter, I can't tell which one he is, but either way, try to remember what that critic told you without being discouraged by his more tasteless remarks. You can always improve, and pointing you in the right direction is, ultimately, critics' main job - but don't expect them to pamper you. FYL if the "no talent" remark is what's bothering you; YDI if it's the spiel about your shortcomings. (Also, remember that no one piece of art - and no one artist - can please everyone.)

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outoftown 26

OP: There are two other kinds of critics of the visual arts: ones who bother to find out who the painter is and what he/she looks like (given the painter may be at the exhibition), and those who don't. This critic just did not do basic research before the exhibition. How clueless is that, if he can't even recognize you, the painter?

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NotARussianSpy 5

74: Very good point. That's a good sign that either this critic is the shut-everyone-else-down type, or he's just an idiot. Either way, OP, remember that if this is still getting to you.

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fatalwish 6

if every artist listened to critics the world would be a very dull and lifeless place... besides theres a reason hes a critic i guess a good analogy would be those who cant do teach.

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jennjenn0811 2

Then he,OP, is an idiot. You really can do no wrong when it comes to art. Even if things aren't perfect. Abstract art, for example, I mean try and give that rules. Art comes purely from your mind. I give you major props for being able to show your art in an exhibit. :)

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