This kind of reminds me of the question people used to ask about Gilligans Island (an old American TV show). One of the common questions was "Would you prefer to be stranded on an island with Ginger (the stereotypical hollywood actress/model type) or with MaryAnn (the stereotypical atractive girl next door type)?". My thought was always well, actually, niether one, I'd prefer to get marooned with "GingerAnn". Taking the "best" attributes of both.

So my response would be a little of both the statuesque beauty or a more down to earth girl.

A quick look through the galleries here, at RDNA, or even at DA, will let you know what the majority of people really prefer. Except for those that are trying to achieve realism using an example of someone you would see on the street, a relative, a neighbor, etc., what could be considered even a semi-attractive model (male or female) is seldom used. This type of figure is great as an addition to a multi-figure scene, or as a character in a story, but seldom used as the focal point for a single figure glamore or hero shot type render.

If I want reality, I can look in the mirror, go to the store, etc. I use Poser, DS, Carrara, etc. to make images that come from my head, or some other source of inspiration (Frazzeta maybe), and the average everyday girl/guy typically doesn't fit that image. It's a realistic looking 3D image that is a break from reality I'm after - not reality.

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