And this image right here is an excellent example of something that, while nicely crafted, just doesnt cut it as art. It's a near-stereotypical pose with a bland expression. The lighting is nicely soft and the texturing is quite wonderful -- but cut through it, and what is it? Nothing you wouldnt see a thousand times over in only slight variations. No real engagement needed on the part of the viewer because the end result requires about as much thought as a shopping list. There's no story here, no core idea. It's a lovely (and let me emphasize that once more) sketch... but a sketch nevertheless. Truly, a triumph of style over substance.

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