There is a very long ongoing thread regarding asking for and posting critiques of our turned pieces. I may get some flak for my position on this.
I am always open to suggestions, positive or negative, on my work. However, I only seek a critique from someone who's opinion I value and respect. It doesn't even have to be a turner. My wife has been critiqueing my work for years. I have a friend who is an accomplished potter who gives me some valid ideas. I have some turner friends who's opinion I ask for occasionaly. However, I know some very experienced turners who put out some very butt ugly (IMO) work. I would not seek a critique from them. I will however, if one is offered, try to listen with an open mind.
I guess that what I'm getting at is, when a turner, especially a newbie, asks for a critique on a web forum, they won't always be receiving good advice. Problem is, how do they sort it out? Some advice given could even be detrimental to their efforts to improve their work.
What do you think?
Wally
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