i had been considering posting this before, but the recent thread about lack of creativity in the galleries and the one asking for ideas prompted me to actually do it. i don't know about you guys, but i thrive about as much on viewing good art as creating it (or trying to). to spark some inspiration, i thought it might be good to ask people for works that have really had impact on them. whether it was through originality, incredible execution, or cogent message, i'd like to know what images (or objects) have made a strong impression on you. so, anyone who's game, please post 3 links to digital works, paintings, photos, sculptures, or any type of artwork you find inspiring, that touches you in some way. they can be from anywhere, as long as the piece and the site doesn't violate the T.O.S. it doesn't have to be your top choices of all time, i just don't want to exclude anything.

if you don't know, to make something a link, you can post
name of piece

So my own choices:
nudity Edifice by mfenberg
i love his body abstractions, the simplicity of the image and the soft curve of shadows. his work reminds me of why i got excited about poser.

flash The DesignChapel by Robert Lindstroem
i find his work bold, with just the right amount of detail. i love his clean design style, and his mastery of shadow and light.

nudity La Danaide by Rodin
i saw her long ago, on a high school trip to the rodin museum in philly. i remember it as a simple place, and a simple piece. and simply beautiful. i loved the curves, the translucency of the stone, the soft sculpted curves of her body contrasted with the natural roughness of her rock.

i know this is a really representational, body-oriented grouping, but that's the mood i'm in right now.