Another quick watercolour for my forum's monthly painting challenge. Unlike the challenges set by most forums, this challenge involves everyone painting the same subject from the same reference photo. The end result isn't so that we can decide who is best (because art is so personal and subjective anyway) but so that we can see how others tackled the same subject. I can't count the number of times I've seen my work alongside the others and thought "Why didn't I think of that?".
We also have a critique section and I encourage beginners to offer critiques. They usually reply that they don't feel 'qualified' enough to criticise the work of others, but I try and get them to understand that by studying closely the efforts of another artist they will learn a lot about their own efforts.
Sheesh!!! I've been painting/drawing for 25 years but I still feel like a beginner. LOL.
He has a lot of personality!
ReplyDeleteA good critique is wonderful. I used to paint with a group where everyone in the group was a great critiquer! It's a skill. I tried to learn from them but they were really so good. A great loss when that group broke up.
Thank you Laura. I agree that critiquing is a skill. I'm rubbish at it but I see the value in trying to do it.
DeleteAwww, this really makes me smile. We were in Nova Scotia in 2003 I think and learned a lot about Puffins. Good memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Jo.
DeleteHe is lovely! It's great to do this challenges with others, I miss blogs that did that in the past. Great way to learn from others!
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy. If you miss joining in with others, you can always join us - we'd be thrilled to have you.
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