Historical and critical studies Even in today's seemingly open-minded modern society, there is a palpable art-school snobbery that creates a conscious divide between "high art " and graphic illustration. Regardless of the many artists who strive to redefine boundaries that are simply a price away from common ancestors. Unacceptable is the disdain from those "in the know" when they hold aloft two tons of refined grotesquery above the increasingly popular and diverse graphic novel culture. Shouldn't we ensure equal treatment between all parties and let interpretations and aesthetic complexities be in the eye of the beholder? Of course, I mean this rather colorfully; to the fence, which has art on one side and commercial art on the other. Existing in both worlds is a dream for some, (myself included) a possibility for others, and, for a talented few, a reality. The focus is on Kent Williams, a contemporary modern figurative painter, who cut his teeth in the field of graphic novels, and who now focuses on his personal painting, exhibition and book projects. The 1980s saw a radical development in the world of comics. From that period, the mid-80s to the present day, we call the modern era of comics. However, it has an alternative, and perhaps more appropriate, name, the Dark Age of Comics, thanks to groundbreaking titles such as Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, written and drawn by Frank Miller, and Watchmen (1886), written by Alan Moore drawn by Dave Gibbons. Both books exhibited a complex and layered narrative, held together by nine and twelve highly textured panels in the artwork, which sought to complement the dense content and mature themes. “It would be… middle of paper… n art – pop art, how is that acceptable? Is it more about the “Thing” than artistic integrity? No, it's all about the freedom to express an idea, or provide a service, even if under the false pretense of "art" JEFF Pop art, any Warhol, BLAH!" Illustrators who challenge the status quo have always operated in the area of ​​overlap between fine art and commerce! , designing and owning all areas of creative production" ConclusionBed not made?QUOTE:On a personal level, the fact that artists feel the need to distinguish between the types of work they produce. Why can we do it just for the sake of it? “Artists have always operated under restrictions, and many of the most important works in art history were commissioned by clients or patrons for specific purposes” check the correct quote!” Do what you do, intensely" 1923