Originally Posted by
Pidgenere
Where has the art gone? We are simply advancing. Back in 08 most sets were comprised of 3 simple shapes and contrasting colors.
I can say personally, as of now art is at its peak in toribash
With inspiring artist such as veoo, and masters such as Zwift .
At it's peak? Like I said, there's a few new topics on the texture board a day; maybe a full page with some filler on a good day.. And even less actually good sets a day. I know you think Veoo is someone to watch out for, and he can make pretty good robot heads and I've only seen him improve but he's a friend of mine and he told me he hates making sets. He doesn't know how to map them properly and really doesn't have the interest. I feel this limits him.
Zwift is indeed a good artist and I can't say much negative about him, but if you think Veoo and Zwift contend against many of the artists Marci just posted, I'm sorry but I have to strongly disagree. Have you ever seem the work of Gabiel? Vitiek? Vermine? Mrama? Aveance? Pate5? Even artists that I don't like the work of I can still see they're amazing artists. For something to be at it's peak means it would have to be at it's best. What we're seeing now isn't the best; It's good, but it comes in small quantities at what I feel is long intervals and it's not "peak-worthy" I believe.
You can argue that sets back then were made with simple colors and contrast, but arguing with logic doesn't take away the fact that they just looked better anyway. :P
Disclaimer: no offense at all to Zwift or Veoo. Veoo is a friend of mine and makes good heads. I actually own a Zwift head and have expressed interest in owning a set made by him in the past.