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This is where I use the Random Word Generator to pull up a random word to use as a theme for the feature!
So the word this time is...
Curiosity! 
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Since I believe the efforts of semi-realism artists are not sufficiently appreciated, because there are so many fantastic illustrations in this style that does not have the right visibility on here, I decided to create an article to advertise these artists that are, for me, the 'new faces' of this fashionable and yet so difficult art style.
First of all, Semi-realism is a drawing style derived from mangas but more complex in terms of style. Indeed, if we want to be more precise, it is the missing link between mangas and digital art. No giant eyes but neither skin blemishes.
I would really appreciate if dA could add a category for this particular art style but I can easily admit the boundaries to define this style are very labile.
Well, after this brief introduction, I'm featuring some samples of this style from really talented people. Many of these artists came directly from the manga world, but perhaps not fully satisfied with it, they started to complicate their lives for real. Because semi-realism is difficult, really. You must know anatomy and other boring stuff, but BLAH BLAH BLAH. Too much talking.
Enjoy this little feature. I hope you will find some new artists to watch and stalk (in alphabetical order).
AKIRA-666
ALEXZAPPA
AMSBT
ANDRAHILDE
ANNDR
CASHILE
FAELICIA
GERWELL
MELOKI
OFFRECORD
PSYDREVO
ST-BOOMER
VIRUS-AC
Dulcis in fundo! I hope you enjoyed the journey! 
And oh ok.
Semi-realism is better than realism in my opinion exactly because there's more room for creativity and personality, at least in my opinion. Your typical anime/manga style (depending on the genre, of course) is often rather limiting or too unrealistic for my taste. Even though sometimes realism works better than anything else and sometimes cartoony or anime/manga styoe works better
But my favorite style is semi-realism!
Too bad I'm stuck with a style that I desperately claim to not be anime buuut I'll keep on practicing and get there!Thank you for this feature
All I do is semi.