11 March, 2021

Why do some artist not want you to comment?

I can understand if you do not want to show comments... But why reject comments on your work?

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Lucia Stewart 12 Mar 2021

Maybe, they don't want the emails or to feel obligated to reply. I don't think they are rejecting comments, they're just not wanting to participate, that's my guess anyway.

Rick Corbett 15 Mar 2021

I agree with Lucia, some artists may not want to participate, choosing to use ArtWanted as a place for them to post their artwork only, which is OK but I believe that you really reap the benefits of ArtWanted by participating - to each their own. Great topic

Mark A. Lembo 16 Mar 2021

Only the individuals can tell you that. It's great to get feedback from participants in these groups.

Lucia Stewart 18 Mar 2021

Thank you, Rick, I feel if you want to put your work out there, it is encouraging to know how others feel about it! Of course, the best encouragement is when someone is willing to pay for your artwork!

Mark A. Lembo 16 Apr 2021

Only been on the site for six months, or so. Thankfully, I have not seen much/any negativity. Controversy can be healthy, if done right. You have to wonder what ever happened to 'If you can't say something nice, don't say anything - at all?' Twitter/FB, et al. certainly had a hand in its demise. Cheers, MAL

Fred Rousseau 21 Apr 2021

Mark.To answer your question frankly is that most people including artists do not have a teachable spirit, Most artists are like teenagers that always state that they are "with it".In other words they know all and nobody else know better than they do and cannot teach them anything. More than that.....most people do not know how to critisize or comment without sarcasm or hurting others.Comments should have a content of information or suggestion how to improve on any particular work of art,book,drawing,sculpture,....whatever. Here is the challenge! Put forward a photo of what you think is your best work of art you have done to date.I will then comment,at least try to comment,in such a way ,as written above,Perhaps the two of us could then learn why artists do not want any comments.

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