170: Why Critique Matters (Even When It Stings)

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Podcast – Adventures in Arting Podcast

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

74 episodes

3 months ago

Hosted by Mother and Daughter Eileen Hsü-Balzer and Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, the Adventures in Arting podcast is a lively discussion of all things art related. Topics range from creating art (painting, sewing, scrapbooking, lampworking, etc.) to viewing art (museums, galleries, the theatre, etc.) to the artful home (cooking, dressing, decorating etc.) to managing a career in the arts. All aspects of creativity are discussed between the two hosts, as well as with a variety of guests.

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170: Why Critique Matters (Even When It Stings)

Podcast – Adventures in Arting Podcast

54 minutes 55 seconds

4 months ago

170: Why Critique Matters (Even When It Stings)

On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Julie and Eileen dive into the often uncomfortable—but absolutely essential—topic of critique in the creative process. From school report cards to artistic peer reviews, Julie & Eileen explore how feedback shapes our growth, why it sometimes hurts, and how to develop a healthier, more productive relationship with it.

This episode is part of the current My Art Practice cycle theme: “Banishing Fear”—and critique is a major fear point for many artists.

Topics Covered:

* What an art practice is and how critique fits into it

* Personal stories of critiques that stung (and stuck)

* The difference between subjective opinion vs. objective feedback

* Ego vs. Openness: two sides of receiving critique

* How to process feedback without taking it personally

* Why even “positive” critique can feel negative

* Recognizing when critique is helpful vs. harmful

* Physical/emotional responses to critique (yes, it can literally hurt!)

* Tips for giving and receiving better critiques

* The “shopping cart” metaphor for feedback Julie swears by

* How to use critique to accelerate your creative growth

Key Takeaways For You:

* Critique is not criticism—it’s a tool for insight and evolution.

* Your emotional reaction to critique may be more about your own doubts than the feedback itself.

* Feedback can hurt, but growth almost always involves a little friction.

* Openness is a mindset that will help you filter, adapt, and improve.

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