i have a master's degree, as many of you know, in fine and applied art. there was a time, a couple years, or so, back, when our gallery really inspired me. now, i go there...get bored...really quickly...like page 1. i still like the rhino forum, here. the rest??? you tell me. some say it is "commercialism". me, i say it is too many newbies without a clue about design concepts....composition, lighting, and...FEELING the art. you can use steggyzz's textures, and antwotnio's lights, and maresh's hair....and, on into infinity....but, guess what...all the folks who created the products that are being used had a flavor, a feeling in mind. you can use those products out of the box, and, elude yourself that you are creating "art"...actually, it is more like paint by numbers. that is what is wrong with our galleries.