It’s a give and take. No one wants to be critiqued by someone who hasn’t offered up something of their own to be ripped up too. You all know how tattoo artists are, most of us feel that we have payed alot of dues to get to where we are, and we are only comfortable being criticized by others who have paid the same dues. Also, most artists are looking for tips in a critique, not just “this looks good, and that looks bad”. Most enthusiasts can’t give the type of critique that an artist is looking for, they just don’t have the proper insight, so why would an artist open themselves up for critique to a person who isn’t gonna give what the artist considers “usable feedback”.

PS: I have no problem with being critiqued be a collector. It happens everyday at the shop. But when I post a piece online, I am looking for something else, I’m looking for another artists eye. No offense intended to anyone.