FutureFantasyDesign opened this issue on Sep 10, 2011 · 342 posts
Penguinisto posted Sun, 11 September 2011 at 8:03 PM
Quote - "Oh, that's acrylic!" As opposed to oils. It's a medium.
Unlike most media, computers are a bit too predictable - especially if you get lazy about it. That was his point, and IMHO it's a very solid one.
For evidence, I point you to the acronym "NVIATWAS".
For most other media, you actually have to do something about it... using 'defaults' in other media will get you nowhere - not even passable. Computers make it a bit easier.
BTW, this includes modern photography, where the difference between a typical crappy tourist shot and a sheer masterpiece is a matter of seconds, plus an attentive eye on composition, lighting, lens settings, shutter speed, focus, and aperture.
Quote - I see incredible great art in places one doesn't expect. This includes Poser.
Same deal here. However, the idea is to rise above the mundane, and to push the tools well beyond what it can do. that is what makes it stand out as art. This is exactly the same thing Mr. Moore was pointing towards.