Crafting is a truly amazing pastime. Have you ever marveled at small trinkets, baubles and statuettes that you come across at bazaars, kiosks and fairs? Chances are good that you have met these skilled artisans without even knowing it. You see, craftspeople are a sentimental lot; and they’re usually the ones at the booth where you saw the pieces.

But then, you may well be too aware of it already. Perhaps you’ve been into crafts as well, and you just showed your work to those that are closest to you. This is okay; we all started out as closet craftspeople. But if you want to get better, if you want to get recognized, you would have to go out there and show your stuff to the people of Oregon.

Hold that thought, though. You probably feel that you’re not at par with other great artists, and you’re scared of the negative comments that will inevitably come your way. I’m not here to tell you to be scared of these. Instead, I’m here to say that this negative feedback will serve as a trial by fire so you can improve your work further. When you show your work only to people you are close to, they will probably sugarcoat their comments, as they won’t want your feelings hurt.

But the harsh words are what you exactly need. While these comments are mostly venom and envy, it is also true that their dislike reflects on something that needs to be improved upon in your piece. Do not worry; in the end, you will be the one deciding if something that they see as ugly is indeed so. In time, you will crave all the negative criticisms as you realize its value to your work.

In time, you will eventually reach the level of other seasoned craftspeople. They yearn for criticism, but they like the anonymity as well. The people of Oregon are nice, by nature, and if they know that the maker of the craft is within hearing range, they may hold any negative feedback. Go on and attend one of the numerous Craft Fairs and Festivals in Oregon!

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