1. They're an excellent starting point to the creation of wonderful pieces of art.
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2.  A good number of them are original works of art in their own right.

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3. Even when reused over and over again, artists often change/edit them in surprising ways.
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4. They bring people together, creating a collaboration between two (or more) artists.
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5. They're like fashion templates - the human figure can be your canvas and all you have to do is style like crazy.

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6. Making bases is good anatomy practice - an awesome excuse to draw the human figure.
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7. They're fun. 'Nuff said.
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