Well, Shannon, that is what happens when things are put up for public discussion...Just like people who go on Howard Stern, if you can't take the heat stay out of the kitchen....You can never gain insite into yourself if you can't listen to what others think about you(your designs). For some people those way out floral art pieces are worthless, for others they are beautiful...Any type of art is toatally interpretive, one person may look at it and think it is great another a complete piece of junk...what can you do...
I would much prefer someone telling me why they didn't like it so I can quantify the complaint..I got a ranking on one of my pictures in the gallery. It was a stupid little 35.00 mardi gras item...the rating was a 4(I think) with no explanation as to why...I PM the person to ask and got that where she comes from Mardi gras is a big thing and it just wasn't up to snuff. Well, that is fine but this was for a silly little mardi gras party in the NE where it is nothing and the customer had 35 bucks, I think I did pretty good for the money I had...Sometimes the ratings(especially with no rules) need a great commentary to get the raters state of mind. The complaint on you arrangement would have been quantified as doesn't appreciate art, useless and unworthy comment, into the junk pile.. Contests are not always for the practicality of our business, they are more often than not to show innovative designs that standout. Just like fashion shows, most of the designs are wacky, never to be sold ideas, just so the designer can show off...give the show some splash and excitement..
Not sure why you need anyone's input, your designs are beautiful and have flair. You need not seek out anyone's approval...
I guess no one has figured me out yet. I even got a PM to call someone the other day. I did and the person really thought that I was being a bit beat up in another thread.
When I post, my posts are a little loaded. I know I ask questions that other people think, but don't have the nerve to ask. I do it at design shows too. I put myself out there to get ridiculed, snickered at, or the occasional "rolling of the eyes" I don't mind.
But look... No pics have been posted, and look how it's already going. Clay even got a red dot. It's silly. Exactly what I said would happen, has happened, and no pics are even posted yet!
I don't understand why we can't just agree that there are many many ways to design and the arrangements be sell able. Just because something wont sell in store A doesn't mean it wont sell in store B. Some people want to convince others that the way they do it in their store is really the only way it can be done, "Cause no one wants that artsy shiit" baloney.
The point of my first post is there are fc'ers who only think that arrangements that are sell able (in their shop) are worth designing. And there are others who like to get a little more creative.
TRUST ME, I've been to a thousand design shows. I hear the people in the audience whispering "Oh we couldn't sell THAT!" Or the fun discussions at lunch where they say "Why don't they show things we can sell in the store" I want to scream "YOU DON'T HAVE ANY IMAGINATION!!!" but I don't.
I think, (even though I wrote "the point is" in my last post) the point is getting lost. I have thick skin when it comes to being
judged. But I've been in more than one competition. FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T, be prepared to get your feelings hurt (maybe). And don't take it personally. Even though sometimes comments are meant to be personal.
urpletea I love competition! I learned so much from competitions and being judged by experienced designers....it's a great learning tool.
