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> Quote - I'd like to open this topic with one undeniable fact:  The public opinion of poser has been shaped by the Naked Vicki in a Temple with a Sword (NVIATWS) phenomenon, as well as the predominance of female pin-up images that feature minimalistic backgrounds.   Now I'm not saying that all users of Poser are geared toward this style, however that is how many other groups see us.

Not denying the fact of that perception, but is it valid? Prejudice doesn't have to have a rational basis and it's very hard to change that perception if those that hold it don't want to see past the surface to get the more of the whole picture. Those that want to hold that limited view can safely be ignored since they're are worth bothering about.

NVIATWAS are done many levels of skill and shouldn't be all lumped into the same category that those that dismiss the wide range of Poser image do. I did a whole advertising campaign using the NVITWAS since they were recognizable icons to use as spokepersons.

Quote - As 3D artists, what is our goal with Poser?  Are we trying to bring surrealism and impossibility into the scope of tangibility?  Or are we aiming for the old addage of 'art imitates life'?   This is perhaps a rather personal question that only individuals can answer themselves.  We may never have a public consensus.  

As you can tell that from the replies that  "public consensus" is a long way off if not impossible since the goals are many and varied, as you pointed out so if you realized that why didn't you follow through on it and include it in your premise? It does change your initial question quite a bit if you include the different goals to be a lot more flexible in what is considered "art" There is an equally old adage in response "I don't know if it's art, but I know what I like" That's why you can't worry about what others conception about "What IS art" and focus on what you like doing.

Quote - I would love it, if we could some how create a trend focused more on composition rather than technicality.   Art cannot rushed, if such a mindset means that one becomes not as prolific as he or she may have been, I don't see that as a bad t hing.  Because I truly believe that what will result is work that shows a deeper expression of the artist mind and soul.

That comes with practice, and there are artist here with all different levels of skills. some that are just learning the tools and some that are accomplished in composition. It is a learning curve that covers all parts of the spectrum if you look at the galleries over time you can spot signs of evolution among different artists. There is always an influx of new artists that continues the cycle.

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