Critiques, Comments and Satisfaction. 
Suffering
Its just that, I realized...that I haven't been receiving much helpful feedbacks about my drawings lately. First off, let me make it clear, I absolutely, positively, do not care how many comments I receive about my arts, but instead, I care how helpful each and every comments that is given to me. That is to say, I need critiques. Honest and Helpful ones. The only reason why I even join dA is because I thought that if I could display my arts here, I could receive many feedbacks from various artist here instead of just a simple"Wow" or "This is nice" comments.I have always been interested in many, various arts, poem and etc. I had always try my best to comment exactly what I feel instead of just a one sentence saying. I do critique when I feel like it and I try my best to critique as best as I can. But, as hard as it is to say, I don't think I've been receiving any helpful critiques about my drawings nowadays. There's just nobody out there anymore to tell me if I've improved or worsen or anything .
Although, there were a some wonderful friends in dA that has taken their time to critique my arts. I just want them to know that I am deeply grateful for what they did.
I do remember making a painting a few weeks ago and I recall displaying it here. And before that I even showed it to my friends at school. Do you wanna know what they did? I showed them, they looked at it for, like, what? A mere second, and say that its "awesome" and then they look away and continue whatever they were doing. Now, I could understand how they react since we've been friends for such a long time. In their minds they would think "Yea, Lacelette's such an artist. We could always expect the best from her." But you wanna know how it really feels like? Its very, very disappointing...especially if it comes from here. Some of my arts took me hours, long, hard hours to do, and yes, I do enjoy it, but I also put a lot of efforts too. And if all those hard work and effort is the result of a short glance from passer-bys to say "Wow" and walk away...well, I am completely...I'm at a loss for words. Doesn't anyone appreciate art anymore? Or is it because my drawings and paintings are just too boring and hideous? I really wanna know. -_-"
And then a few days later, I came upon a wonderful journal from =Sino's here: [link]
His idea really inspires me and motivates me to critique and appreciate more arts in dA. It really does. And after I read his journal I was like "This is great! Now more deviants would take the time to critique!" It truly was amazing how a lot of people gave response to his journal. Some even made their own club to encourage criticism. Most even made tutorials. And others just help spreading the words and critique themselves....like me.
I'm helping
to spread the word and I hope you guys could save sometime to critique more arts. Because really, most people need it, and I need it. And if I happen to give a long constructive comment and critiques, I'm really, just trying to do you a favor because I love ya 
and don't be surprise that I would want a critique in return. ##########
Now, for those of you who has read all of what I've typed down, you have my most deepest thanks and gratitude. Now I just hope you would help me and
to encourage more criticism. Also, don't forget to check out his journal: [link] And also some helpful deviants who took the time to teach us how to critique properly: [link] Oh, and remember, its not that hard to click on the random deviant button and just send a critique to their arts. It'll just help spread the love. 
I'm giving you a two thumbs up for making it all the way. And I hope you'll change the way you comment artist now. You can bet that I'll continue to give more constructive comments/critiques as well as I'll be expecting more for my own. Again,. thank you so much for reading my journal. You deserve a big warm hug. 
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Very special thanks to ~Mur4s4me for his past support (who also suddenly pops out of nowhere and scared the **** outta me.
Dude, I miss ya like hell!! 
) and others such as ~Saek, ~tararocksyoursocks and now ~autumn-cannibal, ~CarriedMyCross and ~BlackyChan for their wonderful comments. You guys just couldn't make me feel anymore happier!!
Devious Comments
"But, as hard as it is to say, I don't think I've been receiving any helpful critiques about my drawings myself."
I might not have commented a lot on your deviations nowaday, but I'm a bit sad that some of my previous critiques didn't help you like you mentionned...
I don't need to change anything on the way I comment I guess since it reflects pretty much what you said in this journal XD. I'll keep on trying to be helpful and/or supportive if I can't actually find what to critique since I don't have mighty sees-all eyes.
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Partner in Crime> =TheChibiPhoenix
"It ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!" ~Rocky Balboa
Its just that, I realize that...I haven't been receiving much helpful feedbacks about my drawings lately...
I think I mentioned that in the beginning.
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++Fools learn nothing from wise men but wise men learn much from fools++ I'm a member of =Constructive101 and ~GimmeFeedback.
Oh XD, don't apologize like that! It was my mistake for making this misunderstanding. I thought that, when you mentionned "I don't think I've been receiving any helpful critiques about my drawings myself", you meant that you didn't AT ALL XD. I guess I accidently skipped the line where you wrote "lately"
I read your note, and no, I wasn't angry to begin with. I was just sad at first, but since it was a misunderstanding, it's alright now.
Thank you X3 Let's work hard together!
Oh also, nowaday, when I see people comment on my drawings saying things such as "it's nice", I will definitely ask them "what do you think it's nice in this drawing?" like I did a few times. Maybe you should too ^^... unless you already do XD
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Partner in Crime> =TheChibiPhoenix
"It ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!" ~Rocky Balboa
:l ....*ahem* Yeah sure, hopefully I could also catch some criticism techniques from you. XP Oooo...nope I never asked them that. I just thanked them and hug. Seriously, do they really think it'll make the deviant happy if they 'just' post a comment? I'd be happier if they actually tell me what needs to be fixed or something.
Oh, I lurked around your gallery a few weeks ago. Never knew you already started a comic. XD Are you still continuing it or are you still gonna put it on hold until next year or something?
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++Fools learn nothing from wise men but wise men learn much from fools++ I'm a member of =Constructive101 and ~GimmeFeedback.
Thank you for YOUR crictism as it has been really helpful to me..especially coming from someone so smart
Reading your journal made me realise just how sincere and caring you are. I look forward to more
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God Bless You
You're very admirable yourself. It has always been a pleasure speaking with you. Haha...thanks...you're too kind...
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++Fools learn nothing from wise men but wise men learn much from fools++ I'm a member of =Constructive101 and ~GimmeFeedback.
Haha, well, sometime I'll just thank them, but I'll try to ask them more about their comments if it happens again.
The story is in my head, but the comic isn't progressing. I had the feeling that I am still not good enough for many things, especially backgrounds and common knowledge about them along with clothes. The stories "little" details are also problematic such as the comic relief scenes. I need to redo my first pages too. Reason? I have pens now X3. If only I had screen tones and all those things... and know how to use them... XD
In other words, I won't be continuing it until I feel like my story is organized enough for it.
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Partner in Crime> =TheChibiPhoenix
"It ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!" ~Rocky Balboa
I see.
Haha, sure, as long as you don't go rushing and stressing much about it. Good luck with the comic. I'm sure it'll turn great.
Owwh...oh and that reminds me, when did you started having ideas about the story in the comic that you're currently making? You only started drawing out your comic this year right? =3
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++Fools learn nothing from wise men but wise men learn much from fools++ I'm a member of =Constructive101 and ~GimmeFeedback.
Yes I'm going to re-do the previous 2-3 pages. I didn't really think about that yet and that's problematic. There are many things I can achieve only if I use some of the digita features if I follow how I want it to be. I had the intention to do it in full traditional media, but I'm left with questions: how will I do the "grey" parts with black pens? It won't be good if I used the haching technique, especially on hair. There is also the problem of "dramatic panels" where we see a person with a full shadow on their front. I don't think it will look that great if I made any straight strokes. That is why using screentone could be a must in those particular case.
OOh practicing panels huh? Since you won't put it on dA, maybe, if you want my opinion, you can send them to me through notes (by putting them up in something like imageshack or photobucket) or just show them to me through MSN
I think I started last year if I remember correctly. However, since now I realized my ideas seem to be very limited, I recycled many things from the "prototype" story >_>"
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Partner in Crime> =TheChibiPhoenix
"It ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!" ~Rocky Balboa
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