ProjectComment is a group that provides Guaranteed & Constructive comments for the DeviantArt community. Our mission is to encourage the development of a culture of exchanging constructive comments within the DeviantArt community, for the benefit of all its members!

How has providing comments to others helped you to improve your own art? How has it changed your experience here at DeviantArt?

~ Ace1999
Providing other artists with constructive comments help me see the faults in my own work, as well as making me more confident in the thing I do well.

Looking for something to improve in others artwork makes it WAY easier to see things I could improve myself~

~ Ailithir
To date, giving thoughtful critiques to other people helped me as much if not more than receiving them: I'm not infallible since I'm not a machine nor some sort of "art master" -actually pretty far from it-, still I always try to give it my best shot and in order to do so, I end up doing a lot of research and as I question their methods and choices to tailor my advice for them, I inevitably start questioning myself as well, thus realizing my own faults and where I lack.

Being here on ProjectComment also greatly improved my DeviantART experience by a lot in just a couple of months: it made it far more fun and stimulating, an experience of learning and discovering new things and it forced me to challenge my perspective on many things. I'm really glad I joined.

~ fluoroid
Providing feedback to other people gives me an opportunity to really think about what is happening in an illustration that I had no part in creating. Giving a lengthy constructive comment to someone requires that I take the time to look at all aspects of the drawing like the composition, value, shading, color selection, linework, etc. This in turn helps me evaluate and be more aware of different aspects in my own creative process.

I feel that giving someone else extensive, thoughtful feedback enriches the overall DA experience because rather than looking once at the picture and moving on, I take the time to look at all of the details and get a better idea of what the artist was trying to convey in their work.

~ matarioshka
When you comment you should try to comment smart. And you´re improving your vision for errors or common mistakes, or checking how would YOU do that artwork.

My experience on D.A. has changed to a higher level I think..I hope!

~ rainbow000pegasus
Well, technically, yes. Some of us do have similar struggles, and by noting those on others' work, we may identify the ones on our too. It also helps when we scourge for references and tutorials online for them.

It doesn't really change my experience, except the getting part, perhaps, but it made dA more... interesting.

~ Zitruseis
Providing others with comments had lots of benefits for me and my art. It trained me in analyzing other pieces, which in turn, made it easier for me to analyze and improve my own work. It also helped me to think about some aspects I wouldn't have thought about otherwise. Furthermore, seeing that people are happy about my comments is often very inspiring to myself and motivates me to work on my own projects.

I've had a lot of interesting discussions that were sparked by comments. And I've also talked to many nice people thanks to that. I'd say commenting has changed my experience on DA in a very positive way.

Commenter Bios and Art

Ace1999 - I am a 17 year old artist with a heart for musicals and Disney villains. Up until recently I've been self taught, but my past years as an art student have truly opened a whole new world to me.

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Ailithir - I'm an Italian guy that has always loved to create worlds and tell stories; I grew up in a pretty strict environment so at times I sound more severe than what I intend to, still, I think to be pretty tame and genuinely like to help where I can.

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fluoroid - Currently I'm primarily focusing on being a comic artist, and while I have had a few formal classes, I'm mostly self taught with respects to drawing and digital painting. I love learning about anything and everything, and finding ways to use that knowledge in my comics and art is one of the things I enjoy the most.

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matarioshka - I´m a crazy & ambitious artist. Hobbyist. Made in USSR, Lived in Lithuania, dumped LT for Argentina, now I live in ARG with my Boyfriend. I´m 27. Not married. I dream to have a good job, or to open my own business. And ofcourse to have some project with the great V. How could I forget about them? How could I?!..

Marilyn Critrawkets: Out of the kitchen! Part1Part 1.  A BIG MISTAKE
Year 1972, U.S.A.
Evening, a very beautiful, long haired ash-blond woman wearing starred-striped underwear started a custom made motorcycle.
What appears to be an American Chopper has a strong engine with a specific sound. It was Harley Davidson engine. The woman drives through the small streets of the city like insane, she appears to be enthusiastic with her ride. She was both crazy and in rage.
You can see she have been wounded on her arm and leg, but not seriously.
While riding her motorcycle she kicks a garbage container, some garbage bags, and empty boxes on her way, stray dogs start to bark while chasing her.
She takes a ferry and feels a bit sad that her hippie-friends decided to stay.
The woman looks very lonely while watching the Statue of Liberty and the beautiful city becoming further away.
It was already getting dark and the blonde decided to stay in the hotel. The hotel had “Roxy” sign on its side, and one letter wasn´t lid up,

rainbow000pegasus - rainbow000pegasus has started art since a young age. She has a passion for art and literature. Some of her personal favourite fandoms are Gyakuten Saiban and Cardfight!! Vanguard.

HoO: Nico di Angelo x Reader: Today's Embrace
    One week. You've been stalking him for one week.
    It seems wrong, but you were utterly obsessed. Since his return and defeating defeating Gaea, you were always watching him.
    He was always with Hazel.
    You couldn't help being envious.
    You were his guardian after all...
    You looked at him as he was looking far out at the road downhill, where a bus cruised along. His half-sister was there, Hazel was leaving him.
    You weren't looking at the bus. A wind swept across the tranquil air, sun lighting Nico's dark clothes and hair. The setting sun was a beautiful sight from the hill, but not when you're too interested in Nico.
    "Who are you?"
    You blinked. It took you a moment to realise that he was addressing you.
    "I notice you, I'm not dumb. Why are you stalking me?"
    You were immersed in his c

Zitruseis - I'm a self-taught artist from Germany. I think I've been drawing since I was old enough to hold a pen, but it's only been for a bit more than two years that I've actually started considering myself an artist. I'm always striving for improvement, probably owing to my perfectionist nature. In my day-to-day life, I'm studying social sciences and I'm hoping to become a professor of sociology and a scientist one day. I have a wide range of interests, including psychology, philosophy, storytelling, video games, writing and cooking among others. I also love rabbits!

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  Name of Deviant

  Link to their exceptional comments. (This is great way to give back to a user who has given you fantastic feedback!)

You can suggest anyone and everyone at any time and include as many nominations as you want in one note. All nominations will be taken into consideration--if your nomination isn't featured immediately, it may still be featured in a future news article!

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