In a sea of mediocrity, how do you keep your head above water? By systematically seperating the chaff from the whey. In my line of work, I am required to devise the formula an artist uses to achieve the end product. I am expected to make the right decision when commissioning artists for any given project.
This means I have learned to identify the fakers- individuals who push art produced with a projector or light box, images slightly altered from their photo references. There is nothing wrong with using photographic comps as a point of reference, any artist worth his salt knows to employ this tool, but when it becomes the focal point of your particular style, you suffer as an artist, and this is evident to me.
My employers can find themselves in deep legal doo-doo if one of these huxters slips the dragnet, so I take forgery very seriously. Especially when the "artist" in question makes pained efforts to deceive others regarding the degree of their talent.
There is nothing to be ashamed of art forum users, some wolves have sharper teeth. Such is nature. You fail the moment you attempt to challenge an alpha with your blunt canines. End result; you end up pissed on. A lesson learned from life experience, in the real world, beyond high school.
Near as I can tell, the art forums are specifically for the posting and critique of ORIGINAL artwork. If you are going to offer, thoughtfully constructive criticism, more power to you. What doesn't work is all of the insulting comments without the inclusion of a better example! How can you tell somebody you are not impressed by their work if you have failed to provide an example of superior work. Too many times certain users post a comment on a thread that says, "learn to draw" or some other brand of similar BS, without any work to illustrate their own merit.
These people are worthless and their opinions should be outright ignored. Trust me when I tell you, the rest of the world ignores these people and will continue do so for the rest of their lives, why not join the club. I have. To symbolize this "passing," here is an illustration:
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This is basically a private flaming of StoneColdSoul.
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My point remains valid.
(See every post that has a comment of the nature described above and you will find there is rarely if ever a piece of art posted on same. Coincidence? Or just an example of an armchair critic?)
I am making an open statement regarding art forum critics that just want others to think their opinions are worth listening to and have nothing of value to bring to the table with these remarks. This is usually a result of low S.O.
Thanx for checking out my blog?
BTW, I've seen your Pokemon Fusion thread around the forum. Not a huge fan of the series but I do like your pixelwork. Yours is an opinion I can respect. Peace.