"Realism, schmealism. I think it's about an impression, a feeling, an emotional response. You get that from art. Laurie's work gives a lot of feeling, gets that response from me, and so does yours, RGus. To hold up realism as a goal makes the goal seem unattainable: however, if we can get away from that "Poser Look" and make a statement, have an impact with an image, we've reached it, haven't we?

The antidote to "Poser look" isn't realism, it is art. Let's strive for art, not realism. That, at least, is attainable."
As profound a statement ads I've read here in a good while.

"Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H. L. Mencken