I understand exactly what Whanfried is saying. I must say that when I posted one of my first pictures here, it was really, really bad (i'm sure I'm not much past the bad part yet, but at least I'm more confident) and some troll came and posted that it was the "worst render evah!!" Well I checked his gallery and this troll had never created any renders that I could see. But still to some degree he discouraged me.
Wahnfried sent me a personal IM and gave me some constructive criticism and also some hope for my future.
I also understand what he means about the WIP's because I also thought EXACTLY the same thing when I posted one of mine for some lighting help here. I thought, hmmm well if I get help like that on it, won't it take away the fact that I created it, and make it a joint effort and something to be less proud of?
BUT I also understand that I have a LOT of learning to do and if I can get technical help now, then in the future I will be that much better on the images I do create solo.
AND it's true, its not the technical aspect of Bryce that is artistic, it's the vision you have!
Anyway, Wahnfried is one of my favorite artists here, his work is incredible and immaculate and he's welcome to critique any of my work at any time, as are most of you here. What I don't appreciate is someone coming on that has never had the guts to post any pictures and rip apart mine.

Message edited on: 10/11/2004 07:02