I pointed out that your criticism was not constructive precisely because "Observe everything. Seriously, just see everything properly, see how it works, notice shapes, notice patterns, light, perspective, just look at shit, and eventually you will learn how to draw." Is such a generic, bland statement to make that you could apply it to any piece of art. You have to provide specifics and go into detail when making a criticism.
I absolutely agree with you that it's a vital part of improving in any creative field, my writing has improved exponentially over time due to critique from different people. However, the critique was specifically called for and done in such a way that it didn't feel as if it was coming from the left field, without me asking for it. I would argue that anyone saying your music was shit is a dick, and I hope you remember that I myself personally championed your musical endeavours over the years that you've posted, to the point I can expressly remember instances where I defended you and your work from forum members whose mere criticism was "dubstep is shit, you're shit". I don't believe that this is a good way to help someone improve upon anything.
I'd like to expand my point by saying that this isn't directed purely at you, Nep, but anyone advising or providing criticism on FC; if it wasn't expressly called for, better of keeping it to private messaging, OR making a specific thread about general improvements one could make to their art. That's a thread I'd check out myself for sure. To derail a person's thread with 'critique' as was done to Fennecfyre, I believe, is kinda annoying, although of course it comes from an inherently good place. Not that I'm complaining about seeing more of Cass' or Slogbait's art because damn that sum tasty creative shit.
As I'm falling foul of my own argument I'll leave it there, but if you want to continue the conversation then PM me, I'm honestly not looking to cause an argument with you here dude, just trying to put a point across.
Grim: Nep is right, although the way he put it was perhaps a little blunt. Your art does need work, however you can only improve with practice and I look forward to seeing what you churn out over the coming weeks and months. Pls do a Papyrus drawing when you get the chance, love me some sexy Papyrus.
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Oh yeah, fair point. Maybe he was just tortured until he lost consciousness.
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