I want to add something here about those who create the mesh characters and other figures/creatures/props. The Artists of a different type and scope.

They often, like those of us who cannot create mesh, cannot conceive of an artwork set up. Amazing people who do amazing characters, yet don't have the knack of conceptual art! But they can do the mesh creations we artists buy, and then use to make the art they lack the vision to do! So they create one form, that they can vicariously view in creations they do not have the ability to bring to life in their kind of artistry. There is nothing wrong with this, it is a healthy symbiotic relationship. Some people write but cannot act, others act but could not write a plot to save their lives! And etc....

There is often a reason that many cg mesh modelers create the things we use, and it is not always for income, but for the thrill of seeing them used in artwork! It is one thing to model using any given program. But the goal is always the same, to have it seen and admired by the masses. If it were otherwise no one would sell or give away their creations and many do.

Since college Acrylics have been my medium of choice for art, second only to my photography. I was actually published for a picture and it was my prof who submitted it on my behalf. But I started liking photograghy because even acrylics took too long to dry. At that time I used an SLR camera and had access to the lab to develop as soon as I took the pics. Models are expensive for the kind of art I wanted to do. Poser sort of fills that niche need to have it my way. Plus the possibilities are so much more expanded!!!

So I do not view using these as cheating, or not my own art. If they did not want others to use them, then they would never sell them to us. I have had site mails from vendors who appreciated and loved a concept I came up with. Many have sent me their newest creations free to use in renders to show their potential. It's like designing a beautiful dress and seeing it on a beautiful woman who wears it with style and grace. What greater compliment is there?

So in turn, I fail to see why we should feel like we would be cheating or not creating real art using these meshes. We are using them for the reason they were created, as a tool and a means to accomplish a beautiful result. that is both a tribute to our talent and those who do these products too.

Now that I have said that I guess the same does apply to poser too!!!

Ariana

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