tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870739164560441125.post7731397284638935768..comments2014-06-09T14:44:46.585-07:00Comments on Mrs Picklefish Designs: Competitive ArtAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17828697232094216117noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870739164560441125.post-8512163584389435402014-06-09T14:44:46.585-07:002014-06-09T14:44:46.585-07:00Totally agree with Nancy. Beauty is in the eye of...Totally agree with Nancy. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder just as art is! What I like in art may not be what the judge likes in art and vice-verse. I also think that some artist pieces have a signature to their designs no matter how anonymous one tries to be. Do what makes you feel good....love what moves you, and that's all that matters. <br />Julie Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12825335688883337859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870739164560441125.post-49620564487736926712014-06-09T14:05:51.499-07:002014-06-09T14:05:51.499-07:00I think the only way to approach such an endeavor ...I think the only way to approach such an endeavor is to put aside the 'winning and losing' idea of it, and simply use the challenge as a way to push your own artistic envelope, and do the best you can possibly do for yourself, and your art. I don't think losing even comes into it for me, really - because if I made something that I love myself, then it doesn't matter if it doesn't match what the judges were looking for. A judged competition is always going to be subjective according to the judges and their preconceived (even if unconscious) thoughts and ideas, and personal taste, too, no matter how objective they may be. I think you have to enter contests, if at all, as a way to expand your own art and boundaries, and put aside the 'win' part. :) :) I win if I make something!! And best of luck to you, Becs - I hope you love what you make!!NEDbeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112578445978978385noreply@blogger.com