Sorry E-Brink, That wasn't meant as a critical comment at all.  Just a little competativeness in my nature. :c)  For me, I see so many fabulous artists here I have to say, they are a major driving force for me to strive and actually get to the point where I can say, at least to myself, I'm one of there peers, and would blend right in if there was a portfolio show, and not stand out as some hack.  In that regard I'm my own worst critic.

Tanglimara, I know what you're saying.  It's nice to see views break 100, 500, 1000 (I don't think I have a 1000 view image though) but I'm working at it.  I'm also a firm believer that Thumbnails make a LOT of impact when it comes to the draw of who looks and who passes by your picture when browsing.

Quote: ICM
Who do you all create for? Iknow who my most critical viewer is.
Very true.  Ultimately everyone creates artwork for themselves.  Either it brings them direct satisfaction in the doing, or indirect by praise of others or some other form of outside recognition.  Most of us enjoy both, but it's a case of what weights heaviest in our own minds. :c)