Belittling other artists -

Hi everyone.

I ran across something this evening that gave me pause, and, a new appreciation for each of you.

I was reading FB and ran across someone belittling another artist for their lack of talent. What I found even more surprising is that some of the responses were also of a similar vein.
To say that I was surprised and somewhat disappointed is putting it mildly.

I'm so thankful that the people on this forum haven't acted similarly. I know that my meager offerings are child's play in comparison to many of you (oh-so-talented people that I admire)... but, I've never once had someone make a negative comment.... nor have I seen any in regards to someone else's efforts.

I thank Metina for cultivating an environment (forum) where the new face painters are able to mingle with those more experienced. I know that I felt such a relief and overwhelming excitement in finding this place.

I would also like to thank the experienced FP'ers for so generously sharing of themselves.


Thank you -- all.
kat~

I know exactly what facebook post you are talking about.

I did not see the fb post, but I am in total agreement about the fact that this is an amazingly nourishing environment for creativity, and encouragement.
I feel so blessed to be able to have found this forum. I too am grateful to all who participate in running and sharing here.

Thank you for everything
Laurie

exactly what laurie said

This was the first place I stumbled onto and never felt the need to go anywhere else! I'm thilled to be here with the support and 'face painting family' aka my new/additional tribe of truly fantastic people. I've always felt encouraged to work harder, try harder and share more and it helps me to achieve!!

I am now morbidly curious.....any way to divuldge the content without naming/shaming the guilty parties/offended parties?

I agree with every word said here!

I really appreciate this community, and feel very lucky to be part of it!
bottom line, with this kind of "energy" we all win!

I agree. I've not been here long, but have seen how supportive you all are to one another and how constructive in your advice.

It's a wonderfully warm and nurturing environment on this forum and you're very selfless in giving of your experience and suggestions.

Thanks everyone.

Just an echo of what everyone has said so far. Such great talent is found here and I am grateful to be a part of it!

Thanks everyone!

smiles, seeing all the positive posts...

Love it!

I will say, I've seen/heard a lot of the negativity in other places.
I just kinda shrug.

I know someone involved in that thread, who tried to calm it down and that person has stated that they're going to avoid Facebook threads from now on, which is sad.

The whole Golden Rule thing truly does apply...if you can't say something nice, log off of Facebook.

I have also found this site to be such a warm and friendly environment for the new and experienced as well. That's exactly why I'm here! Thank you all so much for making this a wonderful place to be and learn.

Lynnie wrote:The whole Golden Rule thing truly does apply...if you can't say something nice, log off of Facebook.

I totally agree Lynnie.

[quote="Mehndi Masala"]This was the first place I stumbled onto and never felt the need to go anywhere else! I'm thilled to be here with the support and 'face painting family' aka my new/additional tribe of truly fantastic people. I've always felt encouraged to work harder, try harder and share more and it helps me to achieve!! quote]

Me too!
This place is gold! A group of people sharing a passion, and feeling so good about what you do that it is just contagious. I feel blessed to find my passion, who knew that it would be face painting!! But it is! I love the saying "Choose a job you love and then never work a day in your life" and I thank everyone in here for the wealth of information, sharing and support!!

i saw that fb thing as well. i was very disappointed in what those negative people were saying. it was mostly about a face painter calling themselves a master face painter and then showing them painting some cheek art. yes it could of been better, but i didn't think it was that bad. i was glad when i seen someone had said something about those nasty comments, but then the person who posted it in the 1st place seems to be in the middle of a lot of hot debate's in the face painting community lately. sad really cause i think his work is fantastic.

Okay... who what ??? You know I don't do FB