You forget though that there are different types of critics just like there are different types of artists. Some of the biggest art critics are also the most harsh.
I dont believe critics should be nice just to get there point across. Thats not thier job. Their job is tell you what you can do to improve your picture. Anyone whos trying to make art more than a hobby knows this. Be prepared for that. Renderosity is a nice community and the majority of the artists here give nice comments and critiques, but beyond this website, is the real world. If someone gives you a strong critique, no matter how hard it seems, try to find the message in it. Ive done some commishened work and Ive stepped out into the real art world, and Ive had some of the worst things said to me. I dont pack up my bags and say "well these people dont know what their talking about", I listen and try to improve. Every artist, be it the regular r'osity member or Van Gogh always has room to improve, and its the critics job to tell them that.

Message edited on: 08/12/2004 12:57