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How would you respond to a person who directly insults your paintings/artwork in a one to one interaction?

Asked by Nuggetmunch (511points) March 3rd, 2020

Especially when it comes to abstract art, people tend to criticize. While I understand art is subjective and if it doesn’t appeal to someone, it’s totally okay, I don’t understand how to respond appropriately to a formal acquaintance or extended family member when they blatantly and mockingly tell you that “this is not art, it’s just lines/random patterns, it’s nothing special” et cetra, just to find amusement in the way you react to the statements.

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Patty_Melt's avatar

“Of course one with pedestrian taste would say so.” Said in the most snobbish dismissive tone possible, without any hint of anger.

lucillelucillelucille's avatar

Don’t give them the reaction they want.

YARNLADY's avatar

Please explain where you think I need improvement.

MrGrimm888's avatar

Fuck them. Next question….

rebbel's avatar

“Fair enough.”
”.....”

KNOWITALL's avatar

Wow, it’s so hard to imagine people so rude to the artist.
Probably same as Grimmy in that case.
Let that fire up your passion.

ucme's avatar

Point at their face, laugh & offer them a fresh mint!

chyna's avatar

Don’t show them anymore of your artwork. I would never criticize anyone’s work. The fact that they can and do paint is very impressive to me.

elbanditoroso's avatar

Probably thank them for the honesty and move on.

Art is subjective. If you are an artist and you don’t understand that, then what sort of artist are you?

ANef_is_Enuf's avatar

As an artist, myself, I run into people who have criticism… especially when I don’t ask for it, haha. My art isn’t for everyone and that’s just the nature of things, some people will hate it or think I lack talent or creativity or they won’t understand what I’m doing. That’s fine, my art is not for them. Hell, my art isn’t for anyone but myself, it’s just a fortunate thing that others connect with it and so I consider that lucky.

kritiper's avatar

I’d open up my imaginary notebook, pretend to make a mark and say, “And that’s one against.”

Patty_Melt's avatar

Nice! I like what @kritiper ^ said.

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