November's arrived and the studio's plodding on. After returning to my practice following a ten year gap it's taking time to get to grips with the system and where and how my work can fit in.
Artsway gallery offers a portfolio crit, with a somewhat tougher reputation than other similar organisations offer. Having just attended the Visual South West opening in Bristol and been encouraged by some very positive comments, I felt bouyed up enough to face the Artsway team. So off I went, prepared for a roasting.
I dont think anyone gets off lightly from their consultations but what I did get was some spot on, critical advise on how to take my work forward. What became glaringly obvious was the inevitable uphill struggle working without this critical input could be and how addressing this imbalance is something I very much need to work on.
I got some really useful advise which I will definitely follow up so, for the thick skinned only, I would recommend the sessions.
