From what I've seen; and take that how you will, there are different types of critics. Assumption that some one is a good critic is presumptuous at best and asinine more often. If you are going to give a critic there's several ways to do it.
Personally I prefer to question my own criticism before posting it. Questions such as: "Is what I'm seeing as a flaw an actual flaw or a matter of opinion on my part? Am I coming across as strictly negative or helpful? Am I willing to stay and discuss my comments should the person respond to them?" Separating objective and subjective criticism isn't always easy but if you mean to help someone you should take the time to separate your opinions from things that are genuinely wrong. You should post both but make a clear distinction.
Also if you plan on commenting on someone's work don't just post and forget about it. This doesn't help anything and its irritating. What if the artist doesn't understand something you wrote and wants to clarify? How can they improve anything if they don't understand your critique and you don't explain it more in depth?
When dealing with artists I feel are going to get "Touchy hissy face" with me I try to be diplomatic about it. I don't mean sugar coating or gutting your point to make them feel better. I mean saying it in a way that carries your point past their natural urge to disregard it or run. A great way to do that is to be balanced about it. If you liked something say it, then point out how to make the things you didn't like better.
In the end you can only critic from your perspective. Just as the artist can only create from theirs. Knowing that those two things sometimes never cross is something to remember when offering yourself up as a critic.
From what I've seen; and take that how you will, there are different types of critics. Assumption that some one is a good critic is presumptuous at best and asinine more often. If you are going to give a critic there's several ways to do it.
Personally I prefer to question my own criticism before posting it. Questions such as: "Is what I'm seeing as a flaw an actual flaw or a matter of opinion on my part? Am I coming across as strictly negative or helpful? Am I willing to stay and discuss my comments should the person respond to them?" Separating objective and subjective criticism isn't always easy but if you mean to help someone you should take the time to separate your opinions from things that are genuinely wrong. You should post both but make a clear distinction.
Also if you plan on commenting on someone's work don't just post and forget about it. This doesn't help anything and its irritating. What if the artist doesn't understand something you wrote and wants to clarify? How can they improve anything if they don't understand your critique and you don't explain it more in depth?
When dealing with artists I feel are going to get "Touchy hissy face" with me I try to be diplomatic about it. I don't mean sugar coating or gutting your point to make them feel better. I mean saying it in a way that carries your point past their natural urge to disregard it or run. A great way to do that is to be balanced about it. If you liked something say it, then point out how to make the things you didn't like better.
In the end you can only critic from your perspective. Just as the artist can only create from theirs. Knowing that those two things sometimes never cross is something to remember when offering yourself up as a critic.