i think my point may not have been entirely clear. although pieces of it have been understood, i am not trying to say anyone here is not an artist. however, i do think that most artists i seen in the Poser gallery (i do not know the status of the other galleries, because i don't have time to frequent them) are repeating; as i said, recycled material.

furthermore, i am in know way insulting the talents of beginning artists. actually, the point i was trying to make is that while they are often lacking in the visual punch that artists with higher time and financial budgets, but they do have much more of the feeling in them, as well as purpose.

let me give an example off the top of my head:
an artist i have been impressed with, and a fan of for a long time is Jennifer Morris. Her art frequents the Poser Gallery, and there are few of her images i haven't saved into a folder dedicated to her own work. however, if you look at her renders, they are often the same lighting. the same pose. the same background, etc. now don't get me wrong- i love her work- it is some of the most visually stunning work i've seen online. however, my eyes are the only thing that jump up and down with excitement. my mind and heart are left wondering "that's it?" and she's not the only one.

on the other hand, an artist i have been continuously intrigued and impressed by is Preston Bottyan, or better known as 'kracker.' in his work, i am not only impressed by the look of it, though not as complex as Morris', but it strikes me in the mind, and in the heart. in my opinion, this is what matters most.

finally: i have nothing against downloaded and purchased items. no one is any less of an artist for using them. in fact, i have a few of them. however, it is in how they are used that lends the creativity. working in 3d is more like photography than anything else: you find objects/models, arrange them, light them, and then take a picture. however, even photography has the capability to be expressive.

the last thing i want is to offend anyone. i just wish to pose my views, and get the opions of other artists on Renderosity. please, don't let this discussion end!