Personally I consider MOCs to actually be Artwork, but that's another discussion.

Anyway, to answer your question I would prefer that canon characters, which do not appear as sets, have their appearances canonized by sketches.

I'm probably going to say artwork because I don't like the model almost at all.

I prefer art, being an artist myself.

A little of both, but primarily MOCs.

~B~

I prefer art because that way, you're not limited to certain pieces, specifically masks (helmets) and weapons.

It depends on the style of each. Moderately set-style (yet still innovative) MOCs are good, as are drawings stylized either very little or as much as those in BIONICLE World or the readers. But I don't have a strict preference for either.

One thing's for certain-- artwork tends to be able to get away with more original designs without looking fabricated. A custom mask with actual parts is rarely up to snuff, while a custom-drawn mask can be much better. But still, oftentimes completely custom design isn't the best for certain characters.

MOCs, because you can't pose art.

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MOCs, because you can't pose art.

 

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...Unless you're Populus. =P

Art. There's no restrictions as whether to find certain pieces and stuff. I already told you remember?

Totally expected this.

Also, only like half of you actually answered the question, but whatever.

Basically wanted to know what to do with the Kirbold stuff, because putting the two in the same poll is just ridiculous, in my opinion. I mean, it doesn't really matter how awesome the MoC is, artwork is just going to win out anyway, according to general sentiment. Predestination never sits well with me.

Generally I prefer art that's based off an MOC, because it adds a comic-like feel to the image.