How can I be the best possible help for the artists of /ic/?

give critique where you can

what sort of answer were you expecting

Hang around the recurring threads like the alternate art and beginner threads and help there because at least people in those places have relevant questions and are actually drawing and looking for advice. Most one off threads by contrast are dumbasses who'd rather waste their time shitting on other artists or bitching about how they're never gonna make it so it's not even worth bothering to "help" those people out.

>>2832925

Post work.

>>2832925

Basically this >>2832938 , no matter if there is shitposting around or not. Give serious critique not filled with vulgarities, but with analytical thoughts and a bit of encouragement. I always try to do that and I think people appreciate it.

Last time I gave some thoughts about what I see and what I would change to a girl that is much better than me. All people around were telling her that she is whiny, that she is better than 100% of /ic/ and it is her attention whoring. Welp, that doesn't help. I'd like to think my post helped as she replied to it and agreed with some points while thanking me.

So...yeah. Try being analytical and helpful I guess.

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>>2832938
Well sure, that's the obvious answer. But "where I can" is subjective. If I were to give critiques in every thread at all times, it would quickly become strenuous. I don't know if you've looked at the catalog lately but a lot of threads are pure nonsense. My original question was asked so I can find out where I should be putting my effort. Which specific threads I should be watching. Things like that.
>>2833035
This is pretty much what I was thinking. Stick to the general threads. Those one-off threads are a bit cringe-worthy, both the ones with a single piece of art asking for a critique and the ones revolving around a popular artist. I'll stick to threads with people who appreciate an honest discussion/critique.
>>2833037
Pic related was my final Inktober drawing on Halloween. I'm pretty confident when it comes to traditional art, stuff involving pencils and ink. Pastels and charcoal I'm okay with, never got into paint when I was younger. Been doing digital art for about ten years, but only recently have I really been teaching myself about every nook and cranny about Photoshop and how to draw digitally in the most effective way possible. Always more to learn.
>>2833040
You've basically described the kind of "critiquer" I want to be. Someone positive and easy to talk to. Someone who knows enough about art that they can specifically define what they're trying to say. I agree with how you described some folks' attitude on this board, how they jump to conclusions and try to read between the lines when there's nothing there to read. I just want to be friendly and helpful.
>>2833132
My first piece of advice is to buy a scanner. Your lines are a bit bumpy, but your line weight is decent enough. Other than that, it's an abstract thing you've drawn here. What sort of advice are you looking for? What are you trying to improve?