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Dale...

I think that was a very interesting post.... I think you put a lot of thought into trying to convey the truth, from a professional potter's perspective, without coming off as completely lambasting the work. At least not to me, as someone who knows you well enough to know how to read your posts.

In the interest of helping you improve the reception of your critiques... which I have always found insightful, and sometimes colorful... I will comment that it is not so much the critique as the choice of words that can be lost on the receiver...

For example... rather than pointing out the differences between a "newbie" potter, and "potters in the know"... I would personally have chosen (were I a potter of any caliber) to put it in the perspective of "novice" potters, and "experianced", "professional" or even "master" potters.... because we can agree I think that Boon's only great lack is experiance... it is not any lack of initiative or commitment to the art.

And for those who can't resist the urge to take your comment in a negative light, choice of adjectives aside, I will highlight that you paid him a very good compliment... for you called him a fellow artist... and possibly future competition.

You were off in one area though.... there was no need to completely delete your first message my friend... because one part was still very true... it was exceedingly nice to see a completed pot. I have been privy to a few others before and I have always been delighted with the chance to see Boon's efforts. Mostly because I see the passion and fire which burns within him for the art.

Boon... I lack the eye Dale has, or his vast experiance... but as I see it, in any art, we hope to go from one level of accomplishment to another... Knowing how many pots you have destroyed because they did not satisfy your desire to do something credible, I have no doubt that this is just another step in the path. I know in another year or five years, you will have found your place, and your expression.

I personally look forward to watching your continuing journey as a bourgeoning artist in this field.

Warm regards to all,

Victrinia

27-Jan-2007	#18
Victrinia_Ensor Bonsai mai-farli-bene Join Date: Nov-2005 Location: Bremerton, WA Country: USA USDA Zone: 8b AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 1,403	Dale... I think that was a very interesting post.... I think you put a lot of thought into trying to convey the truth, from a professional potter's perspective, without coming off as completely lambasting the work. At least not to me, as someone who knows you well enough to know how to read your posts. In the interest of helping you improve the reception of your critiques... which I have always found insightful, and sometimes colorful... I will comment that it is not so much the critique as the choice of words that can be lost on the receiver... For example... rather than pointing out the differences between a "newbie" potter, and "potters in the know"... I would personally have chosen (were I a potter of any caliber) to put it in the perspective of "novice" potters, and "experianced", "professional" or even "master" potters.... because we can agree I think that Boon's only great lack is experiance... it is not any lack of initiative or commitment to the art. And for those who can't resist the urge to take your comment in a negative light, choice of adjectives aside, I will highlight that you paid him a very good compliment... for you called him a fellow artist... and possibly future competition. You were off in one area though.... there was no need to completely delete your first message my friend... because one part was still very true... it was exceedingly nice to see a completed pot. I have been privy to a few others before and I have always been delighted with the chance to see Boon's efforts. Mostly because I see the passion and fire which burns within him for the art. Boon... I lack the eye Dale has, or his vast experiance... but as I see it, in any art, we hope to go from one level of accomplishment to another... Knowing how many pots you have destroyed because they did not satisfy your desire to do something credible, I have no doubt that this is just another step in the path. I know in another year or five years, you will have found your place, and your expression. I personally look forward to watching your continuing journey as a bourgeoning artist in this field. Warm regards to all, Victrinia __________________ Ms. Vic Le belle cose prendono tempo... www.elandangardens.com