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Are you trying to find the perfect thing to say when someone shares a beautiful piece of art? If you really love an artist’s work and want to encourage them to keep creating, they’ll love hearing a flattering compliment. While you could just call the artist “talented,” there are a lot of other meaningful compliments you can give them. Keep reading for unique examples of what to say to an artist so they stay inspired to keep creating!
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Sometimes being quiet while you’re looking at an artist’s work can work as a compliment because you’re taking the time to really study the piece.[7]Thanks
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Avoid comparing your skill level to the artist or asking them how long it took them to finish the piece since it won’t sound very authentic.[8]Thanks
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- ↑ https://hbr.org/2015/01/the-art-of-giving-and-receiving-advice
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/sapient-nature/201207/the-art-complimenting-and-criticizing
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/sapient-nature/201207/the-art-complimenting-and-criticizing
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200403/the-art-the-compliment
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/negative-feedback/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intimacy-path-toward-spirituality/201711/practical-tips-metabolizing-compliment
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-give-a-powerful-compliment
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prescriptions-life/201803/how-stop-comparing-yourself-others
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