I need you opinion...?

Hi,

I teach art out here in Colorado, and have seen the work of many young artists over the years. You've started out in the right way, by sharing your work with others and asking for objective critique. That's a big hurdle for many artists.

You obviously have a desire to create art (all of us do), and you want to get better. You are starting out with some inherent skill and talent, as evidenced by your work, but it takes more than that to get really, really good.

The only way to improve your art is to draw, draw, draw, draw. Every day. Every day. Every day. Artists are NOT born, as we commonly believe in our culture. Artists are made, like doctors, bricklayers, or politicians, and get better with practice. Art is a skill, not a birthright.

Specifically, I can see that you already have developed some drawing ability. Your people and animals look like, well, like people and animals. You have a good sense of color. Be aware that many of your compositions are influenced by the graphics that surround you. I don't think you've found your own voice just yet, but that's just a matter of time and practice.

Enter contests and art shows, as many as you can. Having a deadline and a specific goal brings out the best in all of us. Join an art association. Historically, the most successful artists belong to groups and associate regularly with other artists. We are not the crazy loners we are portrayed to be in the media.

Try something new. I see that most of your subjects and compositions are traditional, and not particularly original. I have seen works like these before from my students. I created the same kind of stuff when I was your age. Look at art books. Go to art shows. Keep your antenna up for anything that YOU produce that doesn't look like everyone else's stuff.

Like you, my art has saved me on many occasions, including during the deaths of both of my parents. There have been times when I have been consumed with grief, eyes flooded with tears, and THAT's the time I step up to my drawing board to try to capture those deepest emotions in visual form. I do the same thing when I'm joyful and laughing. It's those deep, deep moments that give your art that something "special."

Good luck to you. Keep at it. I have a sign on my studio wall that reads, "If I take care of the quantity, God will take care of the quality." I hope this helps.

Blessings!

I personally think you shouldn't care what others think of your art, as long as you enjoy doing it. You made a start, some of it I like some I don't but you will always come across that. Just keep doing it and enjoying it, go girl!!!

i dont care for art

i think that there good

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