His reputation has been that he lacks artistry.

Yet for all its drama, it lacks artistry.

"Feather in the Storm" lacks the insight and artistry of a first-rate memoir, but it is an effective testament to what Mao's social experiment inflicted on one girl.

He had understood a few words of the argument, and if this killing was for the purpose of revenge, over some ancient wrong, it certainly lacked artistry.

Stojko's problem: He lacks artistry because he's afraid of seeming effeminate.

They are described as "clearly pornographic", commonly lacking quality and artistry, and some have scatological content.

He rattles off the criticisms as if they were menu items: He lacks artistry, he is too slow, his hair is too long, and his arms and legs are too short.

In previous years, Weiss had been in Goebel's position as he chased Todd Eldredge, who was characterized as a jumper who lacked sufficient artistry.

"Killing with the point lacks artistry," Idaho had once told Paul, "but don't let that hold your hand when the opening presents itself."