ArtSpots Forum Topic - kids art gallery?

PariahPoet

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:46:26 -0000

Yeah, I never applied for ArtSpots because I don't like to be reviewed.

Fru

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:39:29 -0000

Anyone can post art on Jaxpad, Artspots' sister site, without having to submit a portfolio or be reviewed. Only Artspots requires an application and review. =) There is a link to Jaxpad in the bottom right corner of every Artspots page. And while all Artspots artists are also automatically on Jaxpad, the Jaxpad artists are not necessarily on Artspots as well ... as far as I know, anyway!

Wadifahtook

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:18:19 -0000

Sorry, to clarify, I was asking if there was any sort of review system in place where artists have to get a certain score before they are allowed to post a gallery (like there was for Yerf for example)? Even though such reviews usually consisted of very constructed criticism, adults and kids alike became discouraged or deeply insulted by them. So, if she is very young and just starting out, that would be something to consider at least. If there isn't such a system in place...then I definitely don't see any concievable problem or a reason to even hesitate having her join. :)

kynliod

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:09:24 -0000

I saw one crit posted in someone's gallery. It was really random, and not so much a critique as it was a one-sentence criticism. But other than that, nothing. I don't know how old your cousin is, but maybe she's old enough to recognize the difference between legit critique and some POS useless criticism. Either way, if she wants to become a better artist, I think this would be a great place for her. Even if she didn't use the critique/redline forum or ask for reviews, she could read the tutorials that people have posted, and read the crits on other people's arts to learn from them.

Sidney Eileen

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:22:00 -0000

No one HAS to be reviewed. You have to ask for it in order to be reviewed, either by posting to the "Critique and Redline" forum, the "Would This Make A Good Portfolio Piece?" forum, or submitting a portfolio for admission to ArtSpots. If she wants critiques, she can ask for help in those locations, or she can just post her art. No problem. I'm sure it is around here somewhere, but for myself I have yet to see any actual critiques on art posted in personal galleries. I can't say the same for any other art sites I've ever perused.

Wadifahtook

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:09 -0000

I'm not quite sure how everything works, but my only concern would be if she had to be reviewed! Sometimes people just starting out in art need nothing but positive feedback, and even a well placed critique can stop people from pursuing the subject.

SpiritWolf

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:08:09 -0000

Hmmm.... I think that would work. I too am young, and I think that this site is quite friendly... I migrated from deviantART, and this is much more child friendly. I think you cousin would like it here. Safe.

PariahPoet

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:45:59 -0000

Oh really? That would be wonderful. I really want to encourage her creativity, and it's really nice that this place has a rating cap so she wouldn't come across anything creepy.

Sudan Red

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:26:49 -0000

As far as I know, ALL subjects are now welcome on ArtSpots/JaxPad. :) She wouldnt have to just post animal pictures.

PariahPoet

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:14:08 -0000

Hey guys- my little cousin in showing a lot of interest in art, is there a kid-safe site where she could upload her pictures and create a gallery? I thought about bringing her here, but I'm sure she'll have some subjects other than animals to post. Any ideas?