How to Get Better Feedback When You Want to Improve (#115)

For too long I have been noticing artists posting things like this
on social media: ‘Fresh off the easel! What do you think?’ or ‘I'm
experimenting with . Let me know what you think!’

What do I think? Do you really want to know what I think?


In this solo episode of The Art Biz I want to talk about
feedback. When you ask people ‘what do you think’ you are asking
for their feedback, whether it’s intentional or not. We are often
too quick to ask for feedback, and we ask for it in ways that can
be more damaging than anything. In this episode, I’ll share what
I’ve learned from wise women and from paying attention to my
students and clients. I’ll give you tips on the right way to ask
for feedback—in the right environment and with specificity. I’ll
also share with you how to handle unsolicited advice and the best
way to offer advice to others, all so that you can get better
feedback when you are seeking to improve.


Highlights




The best time and way to ask for feedback. (1:36)




4 criteria to meet before asking for feedback. (2:25)




You don’t really need feedback from everyone else. (5:35)




When feedback actually becomes necessary in order to improve.
(7:45)




Asking for feedback from the right people. (9:15)




How to ask for feedback with specificity. (11:14)




The right way to offer feedback to others. (12:38)




How to respond to feedback graciously. (14:33)




Resources




artbizsuccess.com/feedback




Art Biz Connection




 


Mentioned




Stumbling Toward Genius podcast with Cynthia Morris




Playing Big: Practical Advice for Women Who Want to Speak Up,
Create, and Lead by Tara Mohr




The Art Biz Episode #61 — The Value of Critique Groups for
Artists with Patirica Miranda




Quotes




“We’re often too quick to ask for feedback, and we ask for it
in ways that are damaging.” — Alyson Stanfield




“You shouldn’t care what everyone thinks.” — Alyson Stanfield




“You need time to figure out what you think about your art
before you ask others what they think about it.” — Alyson
Stanfield




“At some point, feedback is necessary when you want to
improve, but you have to set up the parameters.”— Alyson
Stanfield




First posted: artbizsuccess.com/feedback