I just posted some of my art on Artwanted.com. I have sold some paintings and done juried shows, but this is my first time on the net. A few minutes after I posted, I started getting E-mail from people who liked my work. But I am so critical of myself I decided the mail was fake and I was being set up too buy something. I have heard of fake mail on dating/personals sites to lure people in. but logically I know this is just nice, honest people who like my paintings.I am not suffering from delusions don't worry. I just have this streak in me that is such a critic of my art.Any other creative types here who cannot accept their talent gracefully?
2007-01-26 05:12:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
Sounds to me like you are being shrewd by doubting the emails that you got so quickly after posting your stuff. Smart! There are a lot of scumbags out there preying on people who are so insecure that they leap at the first sign of interest in their work. If you think there is any chance they are legit, write back and try to verify their identity. If they don't play ball, they're probably dirty.
Keep believing in yourself, and doubt everyone else -- especially on the net!
2007-01-28 13:18:21 · answer #1 · answered by Airbreather 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to put so much of yourself into your paintings for it to be good. It is a big emotional risk to disclose so much, especially when you know you are doing your best.
Consider that the critic is the sum of everyone that tought being an artist wasn't a good idea and that you should get a conventional career. ALL of those people (especially the critic in your head) are wrong or you wouldn't have won those prizes.
Paint "at" that critic and show him who is boss.
I would love to see your site
2007-01-26 13:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by Buffy Summers 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter if you like your work if you are want to be in the business of selling. What matters is the feeling that the consumer gets when they see your piece. Some of my least favorite, "cookie cutter" designs have sold the best. People in general don't want creativity; they want what they have seen before, what reminds them of something, or what they think it will say about them.
2007-01-26 19:16:31 · answer #3 · answered by EllieBellie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In psychological terms: you have low self-esteem.
Creative people are known for having self doubt. They always strive for perfection. A rabbi once told me, "God loves us because of our imperfection." What you perceive as imperfection in your work, the world sees as the uniqueness of your artistic soul shining through.
Lighten up!
2007-01-26 13:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
me.
i always compared my self with any poeple who have more talent than me. even i realized that i always upgrading my skill, and some people think my work is getting better and better, still i can't find the satisfaction on myself. i always hate my own artwork.
maybe it's the only way that can make me to aim higher.
2007-01-26 13:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by PHIG 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because no one else expects what you expect from yourself.
2007-01-26 13:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mister Farlay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋