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How do you accept compliments on your artwork?
Accepting compliments doesn’t have to be difficult. A simple “thank you” is usually enough. There is no need to try to justify your work, explain your process, point out flaws or answer with a compliment in return. If you do feel the need to say more, try adding something like, “Thank you.
What does it mean if you struggle to accept compliments?
There are three factors happening here, feeding into one another endlessly to make it hard to accept compliments: low self-esteem, cognitive dissonance, and high expectations. Either way, you have low self-esteem. So when someone compliments you, this jars with the truth you hold about yourself.
What do you say when someone compliments your art?
“You have excellent taste in art!” (This should be limited to people who know you have a sense of humor [if you have a sense of humor], or else you might come off as a pompous ass.) “Thank you. It’s great to know people like my work!” “It’s wonderful to hear you like it!”.
How do you compliment someone on a drawing?
Some Compliments That You Can Use Instead! You are such a great artist! [works every time!] I really love your art! Your art is so cool! Great job! You have put a lot of work into this piece and it has paid off! Congratulations! You are awesome! This art could step on me and I’d thank them for it.
How do you not compliment an artist?
Let us know your own most reviled statements in the comments. “It must be nice to not have a real job.” -Yumi Sakugawa. “Assimilate” -Jacolby Satterwhite. “Never tell an artist what size, color and suggested amount of nudity to include in a painting.” “The work you’re doing is illegitimate and you shouldn’t be doing it.”.
How do you respond to a compliment on a picture?
I think the best response is a simple “Thank you.” If you have better photos than the ones they’re complimenting, you might even say, “Thanks – I’d love to show you some of my better work too.” But always be thankful for the compliment even if you don’t feel the work is as good as they think it is.
Why do I hate giving compliments?
More often than not, our receptivity to compliments is a reflection of our self-esteem and deep feelings of self-worth. Specifically, compliments can make people with low self-esteem feel uncomfortable because they contradict their own self-views.
How do you downplay a compliment?
Here are some dos and don’ts that will help you gracefully accept any compliment. Do say ‘thank you’. Do share the compliment. Do receive a toast. Do be mindful of your nonverbal behavior. Don’t get into a compliment battle. Don’t deny or downplay the compliment. Don’t question or insult the giver.
Why do I get uncomfortable when someone compliments me?
Another reason compliments can feel uncomfortable is because the words you hear don’t line up with the way you see yourself. If you don’t view yourself as a smart, competent person, hearing those words might send you into a tailspin. You’ll be left wondering whether you lack insight or the other person lacks judgment.
How do you compliment a talented person?
Here we go: That was amazing! I can’t imagine all the work that you must have put into that! Beautiful! How did you learn to do that? I would love to learn how to do that, but I’m not willing to invest the time you did. What a beautiful pay-off for all that hard work! Congratulations! I’m so impressed! Wow!.
How do you compliment a child drawing?
Kids Artwork: 4 ways to comment on it COMPLIMENTING: “That’s beautiful…” “That’s very good…” etc. VALUING: “I like that”. QUESTIONING: “What is that?” Many young children who are just making scribbles and free art cannot verbalize what they have made or are not even ready to make representational drawings.
How do you compliment a graphic designer?
Some Very Nice Compliments about our Web Design “It is really easy, and nice to navigate. “Very impressive. “you are doing a great job, and up to date with technology” “Very convenient, even if someone is not very computer literate.” “I think its great. “I enjoyed this site.
How do you describe artwork?
As you know, the visual characteristics of artwork are lines, colors, values, shapes, textures, space, and movement. To describe them, you must think beyond straight or curved, red or orange, light or dark, round or square, striped or polka dot, shallow or deep, and small or large.
What should you not say to an artist?
25 Things You Should Never Say To an Artist Pt. 1 “Make one for me!” Pay me! “You’re so lucky!” “That’s a hobby not a job.” “What’s your real job?” “I wish I had that much time on my hands.” “You’re just wasting your time.” “You can make stuff anytime, do this instead…” “Your art looks just like this other artist’s.”.
What is being complimented?
1a : an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration especially : an admiring remark. b : formal and respectful recognition : honor. 2a compliments plural : best wishes : regards accept my compliments compliments of the season.
How do you say thank you to an artist?
Dear artists, Thank you for sharing your work with not only us but the world. Thank you for reminding us of what’s possible. Thank you for what you create. Thank you for creating an outlet for us to be challenged. Thank you for sharing stories that otherwise might not have had a voice.
