It could also be that they are trying to encourage an artist that they feel is just beginning. Fragile egos of newbies need sometimes to be encouraged and not slamed down, so that may be it?? If so, that's nice and not a bad thing at all.

Kathie Berry
Admin/PlanIT3D

Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot. 
Others transform a yellow spot into the sun.
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