What and why I review artwork

Because there is a lot of good art out there that never gets noticed.  And there is a lot of bad art out there that receives LOTS of notice.  What I do is give you my opinion, and only my opinion.  I’m not going to argue, fence words, or debate technique.  I’m not going to come off as some high-end art expert, because I’m not.  I’m an artist. I’m also someone who invests in art.  (That means I pay money for it, collecting it.)  I know what I like, and I am certainly not ashamed to say it, no matter how PC or un-PC is the art and artist.

Who gets reviewed? 

If your art is online AND:

• if I see your artwork and like it, I’ll review it
• if I see your artwork, and you’re a featured artist somewhere important (like MoMA), and I REALLY don’t like your artwork, chances are I’ll review it, and you probably won’t like what I have to say
• you sign up for a review, providing a link to your online gallery.  Sign up on this page by posting a link to your website or webpage(s).

Types of artwork I will review:

1. visual art (everything from pencil sketches to oil to digital and beyond)
2. sculpture (I don’t care what medium you sculpt in. It can be fibre, clay, metal, stone, wood, wax, paper, plastic, dominoes…whatever.)

What else I will occasionally review:

• Contests
• Online gallery services and art showcases
• websites devoted to art, selling art, promoting art and/or artists

Will I critique your artwork? Hmm.  I can, but one person’s opinion is just that, one person.  Better get a broad spectrum of opinions if you really desire them.  The best critique is you. Do you like your work? And I don’t mean just because you created it.  Do you really think it’s special?  Then why do you need someone else’s opinion?  …You don’t.  Be honest.  You want a critique because you crave raves, accolades, praise.  You seek attention.  Don’t most people?  Best advice: Pick up your brush and paint; your canvas is drying.

Want to do an art or photography review?  Click here and find out if and how.

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