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Hannah Sanguinetti's avatar

This is a great description of, and advert for critique groups Marissa, well said and thanks.

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Marissa Valdez's avatar

Thanks Hannah! Critique groups have been so helpful to my career, so I'm happy to share!

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Annie Parsons's avatar

Thank you, Marissa, so demystifying!

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Marissa Valdez's avatar

Glad to hear it Annie! I'm always happy to write on subjects that would help people. Let me know if there are any other topics you'd like me to write on 💛

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Gabriella Sainz's avatar

Great post Marissa! Are you thinking of creating a Critique group within the Art Club? Very keen on this idea. :-)

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Marissa Valdez's avatar

Yay! Thanks Gabriella! So we have a little critique group in the paid membership but I was thinking of maybe hosting a critique group event where all TIAC members (free and paid) could form critique groups together? Or maybe once a month, we could have a substack live where I can live critique work that people submit?

Not sure! It's all up in the air at the moment, so if you have any thoughts, I'd love to hear them 🥰

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Gabriella Sainz's avatar

Dear Marissa, I had replied to you, but I don't see my reply anywhere. I was just saying that a monthly event might be useful and doable for members in your Substack. So whatever you plan to do, when you do it, I think it will be met with a round of applause and big hurrahs! LOL

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Marissa Valdez's avatar

I definitely see this reply lol 😂 That's great to hear! And gosh, you're so kind, thank you! I'll look into how we can do that then 👍

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Caleb M. Allen's avatar

100% my work was improved so much with other eyes and voices in the mix. It also motivates!

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Lindsey Bryan's avatar

This sounds exactly like what I need ! I suffer from the thought spirals way too frequently 😅 thanks for sharing. (PS I just adored your colorful style of spot illos throughout the whole read !)

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