Inspired by a series of "Community Choice" articles and the Artist Relations Mantra - "Bringing Unity to the Community", many of the Gallery Directors have decided to reach out to the community and ask them to help choose artworks to be featured.


...but theres a catch! You've got to give me a small write up on the work you note me with. Basically, you choose 1 or more (no more than 5) digital works, write me a note, tell me why you like each one, and thats it! When I get a good amount for an article I will write it all up! Just be sure to put "Community Choice" or something similar in the subject of the note.

I take suggestions from anyone, so as long as its digital and you send me a small write up, you're in!

...and now for the artworks!

Artwork chosen by *kayceeus:

"This artist is one of my very favorites, she has such a charming and unique style that never fails to put a smile on my face. A lot of her work is in the Photo Manipulation category but I suspect, like this one, there's a whole lot of painting going on there too!"

Artwork chosen by ~Pawnshopheart00:

"This is an excellent image both technically and artistically. It's a great representation of the myth and a really creative use of stock."

Artwork chosen by ~Komiko-sama:

"I see a really delicate design/composition on it, very well chosen colors, and, over all, I think that this picture is full of magic."

Artworks chosen by =FantasyStock:

"This is what makes illustration such a cool art form: The pic tells a story with relative simplicity. I find this to be charmingly playful in the way the artist portrays such delightful facial expressions. I think just about anybody can sometimes relate to the old guy in the boat. It's a creative masterpiece! This artist has more talent (and sensual imagination) than I can shake a stick at. The gallery is 100% sick skill!"


"Here's an under-rated piece of art if ever I've seen one! The artist's talent for detail almost slipped past me until I also viewed his fantastic Airforce 1 technical drawing done in a traditional medium. And just wait until you see his version of an uber futuristic Bat-mobile! As a sci-fi fan, I was in heaven when I saw the full view of the thumbnail above. It's so realistic; I seriously want to take this ride for a spin!"


"Texture, texture, and more texture! I love this image... This artist has a real grip on anatomy too. I can't exactly put into words all the reasons I like this image. It really takes me to another place, and I love it when art achieves that kind of magic. I can't say enough good about all the talent I see in =zorm's gallery, too, and I think she displays a great technique for painting realistic hair."


"Smexy! The download of this image will give you a huge version of this pic, which I highly recommend to viewers. Then take a look at the detail of the bracelet on the bottom girl's hand/arm. (Go on... Take your time.) ...Enough said about this artist's fabulous eye for details. (And check out the cute fairy in the light bulb!) The way the mood in this image is conveyed is genius! It's so full of nearly tangible drunkeness! ...Or is that cunning I see?"


"This download full view is superb. The detail is absolutely worth the time to get a close-up look. All that minute texture, each scale is so perfectly shaded that one can almost get a sense for what it would be like to actually touch this beast. The fierce, noble creature is so alive that it makes me want to believe it's real. This work in progress is beyond amazing. It really offers a good sense of where the artist was heading."



<sup>The Digital Community's Choice, Feature #1

I will be taking notes for digital art ONLY, and for only the following galleries: Digital Paintings & Airbrushing, Digital Drawing, Digital Mixed Media, Digital Miscellaneous, and Digital Art Photomanipulations, please keep this in mind when noting me with your thumbs and write ups! 3D/Vector/Vexel will be handled by the appropriate Gallery Directors!</sup>