Jim, I know it's hard to get constructive crit. One way is to make sure you state that in the image notes. Yes, you can select "Critical and non-critical comments preferred" but some people are still reluctant to critique unless you specifically ask.

Another way is to build a kind of "network" of people who you know appreciate getting critique, and "exchange" critiques. You give honest comments to them, hopefully they give it to you in return.

You can also post in the Art Theory forum here where there are usually several pics being critiqued as we speak.

If I had more time, I would love to start some kind of "Critique Group" but I rarely even have time to render any more (violins play, hearts bleed, yeah yeah LOL)

By the way - I'm in the UK so probably my bosses are a bit more forgiving than your wife's. Being in trouble for looking at legs sounds a bit harsh!

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something not everyone knows how to love." - Warsan Shire