I recently came across a wonderful series of blog posts by artist Jesse Hamm (https://sirspamdalot.deviantart.com/) discussing the work of Alex Toth.  Widely (and correctly) regarded as one of the greatest comic artists of all time, Toth’s utter mastery of efficiency in line and form set him apart from the vast majority of other artists who are often seen as fussy or wasteful in comparison. Minimalism and efficiency are without a doubt incredibly valuable ideals to aspire to and explore.  The artists who have mastered their use deserve the praise heaped upon them.  But their virtuosity need not be a reason to reject or ignore other appr