It's a basics to intermediate level course, which is about where I stand in my knowledge so it was an amazing opportunity. Plus it's inspiring me to create new work so bonus!!
DD's have been set and will be set for the next month or so, I still have 40 notes to get through but I will be the end of the weekend!!
Going to plan some community events for the summer so stay tuned
Now for the advice part
One thing I noticed with students, grads and even people just aspiring to make Art their "forever job" is that they are far too sensitive. Getting snippy when someone asks questions, points out technical flaws (no not your "style" excuse is going to cut it, if the anatomy is wrong and distracting to your work, that is a technical flaw). or just giving advice and your "snarky" with them, you snap, you try to professionally write a response when you are mad (yes people can see through it) etc is just not professional. If someone insults your work, ignore it, laugh about it go back to your work.
When someone tries to help you can politely say thank you and move on if you're not interested in their advice. But when you try to respond to "explain yourself" be careful with your writing.
Step 1: Is it an insulting comment or not constructive? ignore it and laugh about it later. Are you mad? don't write. Go and calm down, relax, work on your stuff respond to it later. You don't need to respond to every comment the second you see it, take some time.
Step 2: Was it a technical comment or a subjective/opinion comment? if technical, analyze what they are saying and see if it can apply to help make your work better. If opinion treat it as that and remember to do step 1
Step 3: formulate your response. Take some time. Don't throw a sentence down, click enter and not give it much thought. The individual gave you some thought, it'd be nice to return that favour and it'll help prevent issues in the future.
Step 4: If you're snarky, you'll get one in return. If someone points out "your snarkyness" chances are you didn't follow step 1-3 before you responded so it might be time to re-evaluate yourself so you're not looking too angry. (this can especially happen if dealing with family or friends comments. I know, I've been there)
Step 5: professionalism is everything in the industry. I have seen people fired for the way they handled critiques online and in person from their studio job. As artists we are protective of our babies aka "art" but we need to gain thick skin, try to see it from their pov and ultimately not take things to seriously. O
One crucial point I forgot to mention: likes/favourites etc do not equal perfect artistic talent. Just because your work is popular, doesn't mean there's a number of areas you have to improve on. Art is about growing, learning, changing, and fine tuning. Just because you drew Sailor moon in a bikini and have 9k favourites...doesn't mean that "picture" doesn't have technical flaws, improvement areas or places to grow from. Good for you you have some popular pieces but shame on you if you let it go to your head and start forgetting steps 1-5!
You will have your work torn apart. The more popular you get, the more people will see your work and comment on it. Definitely need thick skin lad's and lass's! I know i'm horrible for it and as a teacher i've had to switch my frame of mind. If I'm not doing something right, i'm teaching my students that bad habit and need to correct it. I can't be defensive because i have them and their skills on the line.
So next time you're about to respond to a critique, think about the above 5 steps. They are blunt and direct but they'll help
Remember to relax, breathe, it's not the end of the world to get a Crit. Whether you let it help you, bother you, etc is up to you but you'll quickly become someone no one wants to talk to by progressively "flipping out" every comment you get that is even a hint of "Criticism" .
Breathe my lovelies, and relax <3
lets spread a little more professionalism and love through our art and our comments/responses so that we aren't getting upset when we could be "arting" 
