I also hold an Art degree; college taught me, that for every Art Movement there are followers as well as critics! It does not matter if the artistic style is Realism or Abstract, there will always be someone who will either love it or hate it. Isnt that what draws us all to art? The variety in art! Because after all, arts beauty is in the eye of the beholder! [As if you could not tell by my nick and my gallery] I am a romantic by heart, and thus, I am enchanted by the works of the Pre-Raphaelite Movement. Artwork by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Sir John Everett Millais, and William Holman Hunt, are truly amazing in realistic detail, yet with mythical themes. Also, realistic artwork by 18th century artists such as Thomas Hudson and John Russell, have wonderful flowing gowns that resemble many post-worked Poser images! Another important thing I learned from my art classes was the appreciation for all artistic styles. Just because I have a preference for realism does not mean that I do not enjoy such artists as Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, or Salvador Dali. How can an art major not acknowledge the genius and talent that goes into these images? As to Poser, its beauty derives from the degree of versatility it provides the artist. The Poser Gallery has many amazing images that range from realism to abstract and everything in between! So, please, create Poser images that please you, no need to change your art style because you see the majority of members posting in that style. Be unique! On the other hand, please be respectful to all Poser artists and their artistic preferences be it realism or not :) ladynimue