It is indeed all up to the viewer.I for one have been here for almost 7 years and have seen the level of quality wane in some galleries,but i personally believe that the more we learn,and the better we get the more we have the ablility to percieve whats good and what isn't.I remember a time when i thought Poser art was the best thing in the world..in fact exactly what got me into digital art is the desire to learn how to make digital eyes..you know with the wetness and reflection ect.It absolutly amazed me.Now that it is old hat and a basic skill for ME I think it is rather trite,but i assure you there is someone out there right now putting out garbage that many people who arent "in the know" think is just fantastic.And it will always be this way.

Compared to a few years ago personally i think the quality of the Vue gallery has improved in the past year,but so has the software,as it is all getting closer to that magic "make art" button it makes it easier...It is still apparent who is just starting out,but the beginner quality has improved over all i feel.

"Many are willing to suffer for their art. Few are willing to learn to draw."