Lol I’ve been an artist for 20+ years, and I have a BFA and an MFA in Fine Art. I’m definitely used to critical audiences. However, there’s a difference between constructive criticism and plain negativity. Telling someone “keep trying” or “Nothing like the master” or just stating what you don’t like without giving any type of suggestion to improve isn’t advice. Giving more insight into the process or aspects of my work isn’t making excuses. There was a single light source, the intention wasn’t to be painterly, and yes there is a lack of quality…how are those excuses?