Here we continue our conversation about getting feedback on our work. The last episode was focused on getting positive feedback and how that can be important too, but the best way to grow is by getting CRITICAL feedback, or CRITIQUE. This opens us up to bruised egos and discouragement, but in the end, if we want to grow, we really need it. In this episode I share one experience in getting feedback on my work, and how it both stung and helped me grow. I then give some ways in which we can seek critical feedback on purpose — who can we reach out to for it, and how can we get the most out of it? HOW TO SUPPORTMy team and I work hard to produce each episode for this podcast. You can support what we're doing by joining me on Patreon at http://Patreon.com/tomfroeseYou can also support me by taking my Skillshare classes. Visit http://tomfroese.com/teaching to find links to all my classes. Use these links and get 30 days of free membership on Skillshare! IN THIS EPISODEChapter 1: "Edward" - A story about getting a professional portfolio critiqueChapter 2: The purpose of feedbackComfort vs. Solutions: Solutions = CritiqueTwo kinds of feedback: Project and PortfolioGetting feedback on a ProjectWhen Project feedback is most helpfulGetting feedback on a PortfolioSummary of everything so farWhere to find feedback Closing remarks - It's your job to know what you want! LINKS FROM THIS EPISODESuggestions for where to seek feedback (these are starting points for your information, not endorsements!)Paid Illustration Coaching ServicesThe Illustration Department — https://illustrationdept.com/classesThe Business of Illustration — http://businessofillustration.com/one-on-one-consultations/The Illustrators Guide — https://theillustratorsguide.com/coaching/Paid and Free Portfolio Reviews3 x 3 Magazine — https://3x3mag.com/events/reviewsSPD Portfolio Reviews – https://www.spd.org/portfolio-reviewsCreative Lives — https://www.creativelivesinprogress.com/articles/portfolio-reviewsBusiness of Illustration — http://businessofillustration.com/portfolio-reviews/The Illustration Department — https://illustrationdept.com/classes/emailed-portfolio-review-with-giuseppe-castellanoNational Portfolio Day — https://nationalportfolioday.orgCritique GroupsThe Illustration Department Free Online Critique Group — https://illustrationdept.com/critique4 Questions for a Critique Group (SCBWI) — https://www.scbwi.org/4-questions-for-a-critique-group/View/Watch Portfolio Reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPxVJLA9U2E PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS Julia Herrick, Script Editorhttps://julesherrick.comMark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineerhttp://markallanfalk.comAll Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk. FIND ME ELSEWHERE http://linktr.ee/mrtomfroese