Just to let you know, there are way more people that I appreciate for their art skills. But the ones I mentioned earlier are my absolute art favourites. They even rocked socks in the times of 2.x and in my opinion still do.

offtopic:

Gawd can't people read? This is for ARTISTS! Not the guys you think are kewl! So please go to Wibbles or perhaps even discussion to do that. :@

mapel wasnt around in the 2.x days i dont think

I was here at 2.5 :v

EDIT: also made it more clear what this thread is for.

orly?
lol, subtle maple, real subtle :P