This is wonderful advice Jes, thanks for sharing it. I know a landscape photographer, generally acknowledged as one of the best in the world. Whenever he looks at somebody else’s picture, whether it be a beginner or a pro, he finds something positive to say about it, even if most people would dismiss it as a piece of crap. It took me a little while to realise he did that and now I do it too. A small kindness goes a long way. Right, I’m off to listen to your brother’s album. 👏
Thanks, Dave- it sure helps me. It's kind of a practice in and of itself- to find the parts of others work that do resonate and cue in to that first. It certainly does feel like kindness when it comes back at you, but it's also just good for your own development- it heightens your sensitivity.
Such a beautiful piece here, Jes. My eleven year was just in a play this past fall. She played the lead and loved every second of it. She’s been working at her little craft since she was two. And now she’s loving the viola. I will read this article with her. So helpful as the mom to a budding artist. Brilliant advice. And how fitting…just before Passover😄 she’ll love that. We’re interfaith. Thank you! 💛 definitely restacking
This is wonderful advice Jes, thanks for sharing it. I know a landscape photographer, generally acknowledged as one of the best in the world. Whenever he looks at somebody else’s picture, whether it be a beginner or a pro, he finds something positive to say about it, even if most people would dismiss it as a piece of crap. It took me a little while to realise he did that and now I do it too. A small kindness goes a long way. Right, I’m off to listen to your brother’s album. 👏
Thanks, Dave- it sure helps me. It's kind of a practice in and of itself- to find the parts of others work that do resonate and cue in to that first. It certainly does feel like kindness when it comes back at you, but it's also just good for your own development- it heightens your sensitivity.
Such a beautiful piece here, Jes. My eleven year was just in a play this past fall. She played the lead and loved every second of it. She’s been working at her little craft since she was two. And now she’s loving the viola. I will read this article with her. So helpful as the mom to a budding artist. Brilliant advice. And how fitting…just before Passover😄 she’ll love that. We’re interfaith. Thank you! 💛 definitely restacking
Oh Mary Beth! How lucky she is to have a mom who sees it in her so early! I hope it’s as helpful to her as it’s been for me!