Art subjective? – here’s the proof……
I’m dedicating this post to anyone who has ever been floored by criticism of their work – here’s proof that you shouldn’t take what anyone says too seriously even if they are qualified and experienced.
The tutor I started out with on the course I’m currently studying is not known for his tact or empathy. He didn’t like my first assignment one little bit and criticised it so harshly that it took me the best part of a year to get my confidence back. I asked for a change of tutor at the time and so the same assignment was marked a second time. What you see in this post are a few of the images with both tutor’s comments added to them. I don’t think I need to say any more……except, don’t take anything too much to heart!
July 14, 2011 @ 5:36 pm
Confusing feedback when you’re wanting to find/develop your unique style and especially difficult when you’re being ‘assessed’. It requires a special kind of courage to persevere in that type of environment. I know that you teach people as well Gilly and I’d be really interested to know how you steer that fine line when giving feedback to people – something I struggle with in my own work in a different sphere.
July 15, 2011 @ 9:01 pm
I’m with Catherine – it takes a great deal of courage and determination to come back from this kind of blow to your self-confidence. I think it’s great that you have done so.