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   tinkerer2 | Dec 31, 2006 05:34am | #1

   "Is it common practise to post photos and have people critique it to learn." 

    

   The answer is yes, this is done fairly often.  Most of us hate to say too much negative but certainly some of the experts, of whom  I am not, will criticize it with both positive and negative comments.  I have seen some beautiful and complicated works that I only sit and marvel at.  Some are more moderate and, I think, "I would like to try that some time." 
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   Kaleo | Dec 31, 2006 05:59am | #2

   I've posted a few things. Even if things are built ik a style or period that I don't like, I can still appreciate the effort time and love that goes into what we all do. So post it, I love to see what others are doing.

   Kaleo

   http://www.kalafinefurniture.blogspot.com

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   alanplanesaw | Dec 31, 2006 06:32am | #3

   I think you will find most of the people who respond to your photos will do a pretty good job of complimenting you and giving you some feedback (a neutral term) in a very professional manner as to how you could improve.

   And, yes, there could be someone who says things in an unneeded, abrasive manner.  Just ignore the way they say and see if there is any truth to what they are trying to say.

   You simply decide if you want corrective and helpful feedback so you can learn to improve, or do you want people to lie to you.

   I think you will find it a helpful process.

   Alan - planesaw

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   dukeone | Dec 31, 2006 06:40am | #4

   Jeff: I've only seen people eaten alive when they make a "political" comment not a review of one's work. I've yet to make anything I feel good enough about to post but maybe the next project.........KDM

   "... Buy the best and only cry once.........