An art critique consists of 4 elements — describing, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating or judging.
Sounds scarey, Right? It is! But, art critiques are a valuable tool for improving my art so I prepare myself in the following ways.

1. I know myself and my art

2. I can describe my art, and my process of making a painting

3. I am able to say how I use the elements of art and the principles of art to expressive my intentions

4. I know my inspirations, my perspectives in my art and why it is important to me

5. I bring my open heart, my willingness to grow, my curiosity to learn and a readiness to hear without taking it personnally

6. I chose peers and mentors to critique my art who are compassionate, present, thoughtful and knowledgable and who want me to succeed

It takes time and contemplation and discernment to come prepared. It takes courage to show up and be present. Bbecause I am passionate about what I do, I give myself wholeheartedly to the process of learning, growing and expanding my inner and outer life in art.

If you are an artist, how do you prepare for an art critique?

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