08-31-2015, 05:27 AM
Great conversation going on here, really interesting to read! I totally like the idea of paying it forward as well. I'm really glad I've joined this community, as I've received both, useful critique as well as encouragement, which really helped me in more than one way. Hopefully I'll soon have more time to be more active again, I'm more than willing to give something back to the community!
@Punk: I actually wanted to say something similar like Amit said! I can only speak for me, but I can second what he said. Even if it's just a hint at what area might need some work it's already very helpful. I still get stuck at works and I just have vague feelings what might be wrong, but I can't put a finger on it.
Also, I have to say, that the many times I gave critique here - and I'm not always 100% sure and I do say so if it's the case - I never ever had one situation where somebody acted rude. So I think there's really nothing to fear.
@Bookend: I think that encouragement can be equally as important as critique, at least sometimes. It's true that critique helps us to improve our work, and I also believe that in the end, it's best when motivation comes from the inside instead from outside. However, I guess we all know those moments where we're just don't know anymore, so I agree with you that those little comments can get us back on track (:
Oh, and on that thumbnail wall! I certainly think that it's an interesting thought. I used to randomly skip around the sketchbook pages and check out one thread or the other. Getting something more visual to have an overview isn't a bad idea, I think. Although I have to say that I already like the forum as it is, and I don't think that it necessarily needs something like that by all means.
@Punk: I actually wanted to say something similar like Amit said! I can only speak for me, but I can second what he said. Even if it's just a hint at what area might need some work it's already very helpful. I still get stuck at works and I just have vague feelings what might be wrong, but I can't put a finger on it.
Also, I have to say, that the many times I gave critique here - and I'm not always 100% sure and I do say so if it's the case - I never ever had one situation where somebody acted rude. So I think there's really nothing to fear.
@Bookend: I think that encouragement can be equally as important as critique, at least sometimes. It's true that critique helps us to improve our work, and I also believe that in the end, it's best when motivation comes from the inside instead from outside. However, I guess we all know those moments where we're just don't know anymore, so I agree with you that those little comments can get us back on track (:
Oh, and on that thumbnail wall! I certainly think that it's an interesting thought. I used to randomly skip around the sketchbook pages and check out one thread or the other. Getting something more visual to have an overview isn't a bad idea, I think. Although I have to say that I already like the forum as it is, and I don't think that it necessarily needs something like that by all means.