Deagol opened this issue on Apr 24, 2006 · 45 posts
IO4 posted Sun, 21 May 2006 at 6:38 AM
These sort of topics are always interesting because they stir up the opinions/emotions.
Well I'm going be boring but, in my opinion it doesn't matter two jots what program you use. I reckon the market for bought fractal programs will continue, as long as the designers keep up their standards and developing. I agree with SimonKane :the average person out there won't know how you've created your art, or anything about the program. They'll initially judge it on whether they like it or not. In the end what will distinguish one artist from another is the quality of their work. Yes, apo can seem boring sometimes, and you can create and image with the click of a button, but it really isn't that easy to create something breathtaking with it - as with any program it's what you do with it, and the skill you develop with it, not which program it is. There are outstanding examples in the galleries made with different programs, and equally not so interesting images too. Ultimately the most important thing is that you get enjoyment from whatever art you are creating, and are creating what pleases yourself.
Off for a nice cuppa now..