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FYI, I just got my Spider 1.0 model approved for the marketplace it is 95% anatomically correct. I'll offer a free upgrade in the future ,and I'll post some free poses and such if there is an interest. I modelled it after a jumping spider and/or tarantula. I modelled the spider originally in Bryce 4 and "Leggoed" it out piece by piece. I then built it in Truespace 4.3. Check it out using the above link and let me know what you think. Thanks.

That is the saddest spider I ever saw.

Guess I should have done a happy spider.

Regarding Harlann's comments, I think it's pretty safe to say that every artist who posts an image or model here at Renderosity wants to improve their skills and the quality of their work. From the beginners to the professionals, we all want our next project to turn out better than the one before. Our skills are honed by study, lots of practice, and by sincerely considering the constructive advice and thoughtful critique of our colleagues in the digital art community. Most of us aren't children and shouldn't expect hollow praise for everything we produce. Likewise, we shouldn't take offense at well intentioned useful advice - but empty insults contribute nothing of value and can only serve to discourage an individual who may be just starting on the road to an incredibly satisfying hobby or career. In other words Harlann - if you can learn to be a fair, honest, and tactful critic, you'll be one of the most valuable resources that Renderosity has to offer. Jim Z., a.k.a. Julian Boolean

Sorry. I guess honest isn't enough, no matter how hard it is to swallow. I apologize if I hurt anyone's feelings.

Don't kid yourself, Harlann. It wasn't honest and to call it criticism is a compliment. It was a digital booger flicked across cyberspace. If you have ever sat in front of a bunch of clients who can only say "it's too sad looking" and thats the best you can get out of them while the session clock continues to tick and its up to you to eak out what mysterious meaning "sad" might hold for them before you go into overtime then I'm sure you can appreciate someone who can express themselves in a way that makes communication actually possible. If you're going to invest the time, take the time. Don't just ring their doorbell and run. For example: Threeality, Congratulations on getting your spider approved. You have come up with a product and gotten it to market. That's more than I have done. In regards to all this "critic" broo-haha, I ask you to consider the size of the abdomen, it looks a bit small in proportion to the thorax. If you're serious about selling this, remember looks count for everything. Think about your textures, camara position and ask yourself if you think that it calls to people to want your spider. Even small things like centering the spider in the picture make your product more appealing..or not. Julians advice was quite clear And tactful. I hope my additions to his points were helpful.

When I first read the post, it stated that this spider was ready for the market so I was expecting something professional. It wasn't offered as a 'first try' or 'check out what I did', but as a product that was ready for the market. This spider is not ready for any market I know of. If it were a first attempt from a budding artist, then I would have been more receptive and considerate of a newbies feelings. But a product that 'is ready for the market" this is not and deserves no praise. I question who actually bought it.

Well harlann.......... if you are such a coniseur of fine art..... where are your products on the market? At least Threeality has enough guts to go forward with what he is learning to do and is making honest attempts to become the best artist he can...... Post your stuff so that we can critique yours as harshly as you critiqued threeality's spider. I admire the fact that Threeality is trying to move ahead with his art and has a desire to market it. You on the other hand are one of those who sit by and with no remorse or concience will drop a persons well intentioned work in the mud....... Shame on you!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the GOOD work Threeality ;o)

I didn't mean to start a "Let's Lynch Harlann" thread. From my point of view, harlann, I don't want you to feel guilty, I just want you to be a better critic. Your entitled to your opinion. End of story. epilogue There's a broad spectrum of value in the market already. Threeality's spider seems to at least be honest and WYSIWYG. If he/she makes $100 dollars and the customers are happy with it why should I care? If anything it means I should be busy making models everyday! Peace.

Actually, I was rather beginning to enjoyu some of the replies. A few made sense, a few didn't, like Swade. Pure childish banter. No, I don't have anything on the market. I've never made a movie either. Does that mean I can"t criticize a bad movie? Please.