I know some people will probably disagree with me on this, but I genuinely believe that beginning artists need support and encouragement MORE than they need criticism. Drawing has an extremely steep learning curve, and most of us start at the bottom of that curve, so it can be incredibly easy to convince yourself that you are not good enough, and never will be. Criticism has its time and place on the road to improvement, but sometimes criticism can make the incredible challenge of learning how to draw that much more frustrating and demoralizing. Artists often grow and find their own answers to their problems, and encouragement and kindness (especially from a skilled artist) can be a powerful tool in facilitating that growth. If you’re reading this, pass along some kind words to a fellow artist in need.
