You're right, it would help me a lot if artists establish what they will and wont do. One thing I'm realizing now from reading Gunmouth's and other's comments is that I'm apparently making artists feel bad when I suggest changes to their artwork-in-progress. So, for the record, let me be absolutely clear: All of you, you're work is excellent; any criticism or perceived criticism is not ever in any way meant to suggest that you are no-good as an artist or can draw stuff right. I am a very particular human being when it comes to liking some details a certain way so when I say "I'd like this changed to this" or "can you fix this so that, etc." I'm only trying to tweak the drawing so it looks better to me or more in line with what I wanted. But never, ever, should any of you think that I don't think you can do your jobs right. I just want to be involved in the drawing to some extent; that doesn't just stop when I tell you what I want; for complex drawings there's usually an in-between stage where artists show me what they've done so far and I make suggestions--and I take them up on it and make suggestions. Don't take it so personally! There's a difference between being particular and being rude or snobbish, etc.. If you don't want people commenting as much, just be more specific at the honest about what they can and shouldn't do.
Stormlegacy, as you know I like dragons. So, I have had some experience in observing their artistic form and drawing them. You said yourself that dragons weren't your specialty. I just that you'd appreciate some helpful suggestions.
Really artists, don't take it personally. If I thought you guys couldn't draw and I didn't like your work I would never ask you to draw something for me in the first place.
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You're right, it would help me a lot if artists establish what they will and wont do. One thing I'm realizing now from reading Gunmouth's and other's comments is that I'm apparently making artists feel bad when I suggest changes to their artwork-in-progress. So, for the record, let me be absolutely clear: All of you, you're work is excellent; any criticism or perceived criticism is not ever in any way meant to suggest that you are no-good as an artist or can draw stuff right. I am a very particular human being when it comes to liking some details a certain way so when I say "I'd like this changed to this" or "can you fix this so that, etc." I'm only trying to tweak the drawing so it looks better to me or more in line with what I wanted. But never, ever, should any of you think that I don't think you can do your jobs right. I just want to be involved in the drawing to some extent; that doesn't just stop when I tell you what I want; for complex drawings there's usually an in-between stage where artists show me what they've done so far and I make suggestions--and I take them up on it and make suggestions. Don't take it so personally! There's a difference between being particular and being rude or snobbish, etc.. If you don't want people commenting as much, just be more specific at the honest about what they can and shouldn't do.
Stormlegacy, as you know I like dragons. So, I have had some experience in observing their artistic form and drawing them. You said yourself that dragons weren't your specialty. I just that you'd appreciate some helpful suggestions.
Really artists, don't take it personally. If I thought you guys couldn't draw and I didn't like your work I would never ask you to draw something for me in the first place.
I hope this helps clear things up a bit. :3