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Post by Joanna Jackson on Sept 8, 2003 12:36:04 GMT -5
My name is Joanna Jackson, i recently moved to the US, with the intension to introduce my work. But I have not yet even attempted to put my stuff into galleries, because I'm afraid my work isn't good enough yet. I can't get an honest answer from friends and family, so i'm asking anyone, to please look at my work, and tell me what you thing, is it good enough, what's wrong, what can i do? PLEASE BE HONEST!!, i can take it!!! www.joannasstudio.comps, my main focus right now is on my buildings. |
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Post by Emily Smith on Nov 6, 2003 11:05:03 GMT -5
TEXT ;)I enjoy your vibrant technique. However, you should never place anything in the middle of your composition even if that is how it appears in real life. You could place the entire house more off to one side or the other especially because the tree is in the middle of the house too. This rule is true for your horizon line as well. Hope this is helpful.
Respectfully,
Emily
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Post by Emily Smith on Nov 6, 2003 11:06:41 GMT -5
TEXT ;)I enjoy your vibrant technique. However, you should never place anything in the middle of your composition even if that is how it appears in real life. You could place the entire house more off to one side or the other especially because the tree is in the middle of the house too. This rule is true for your horizon line as well. Hope this is helpful.
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Respectfully,
Emily
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Post by Alec on Nov 10, 2003 16:41:29 GMT -5
Forget the "you shoulds" and paint. Break every rule when and if you want. Set yourself free of the academic constraints that peer over your shoulder and experience the fluid nature of true self expression. This does not mean to close your tool box, quite the contrary. Use any tools you want but make it your choice. Keep working toward your goals and remember that failure lives only if you let it. I have no suggestions except to keep painting.
Peace
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Post by Tony M on Feb 12, 2004 1:32:59 GMT -5
The best thing to do is to let the galleries decide if your works are "good enough" or not. They will tell you. Try the co-ops first. They are more likely to take an unknown artist.
Also, I would decide on a style. Your art seems to go everywhere. You really can't do everything as a beginner in the art market. Either abstract or portraits or landscapes. Settle on something, do it well and then branch out later if you wish. It is really impossible to do everything well. There are too many experts in each style to compete. I like your figures best if you want my opinion.
Finally, don't copy photos. It makes your painting stiff. You can use them as research tools (modern bird painting would be impossible without the photograph), but paint from life when you can.
Tony M
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