AnnieD:   Your comment is quite true, but what gets me is the obviously poor quality pictures that are being highly praised by the same group of people.  I've been told  by other artists on this site that there is always room for improvement, which is part of the learning process with the programs. There are many high quality pictures in this gallery and the other galleries which I admire.  I agree with Beelzebulb's statement art is in the eye of the beholder but, let's be realistic, there is a very obvious difference between good and bad. Not just anybody can sit down at a grand piano and play Chopin. Just like not everyone is an artist just because they use a graphics program. Your quote from Stuart Chase applies quite nicely to what I'm saying:) (Your pictures are very good!) My opinion:)