Digital Art vs Traditional art

Learning process and speed

Is the learning process of digital art any different from traditional art? This is where many get confused, especially those who have little experience or knowledge of the art medias. People often say that digital art is easier to learn than traditional art, but this is a myth.

 

 

Digital art is often seen as a false shortcut, with the key word being ‘false’. That is because they have misconceptions about digital art and what it is. They perceive digital art wrongly, and fails to see that the computers and softwares are not what created the digital art piece but the artist behind it. Digital softwares are very great tool that artists can use to express their creativity, but those who uses them incorrectly will receive consequences. For example, many young digital artists depends so much on the software to do everything that they skips leaning the basics and fundamental rules of creating art. This can be a major problem in slowing down the artist on their artistic journey. When the artists see the false shortcut, they get lost and walk in loops instead of moving forward. Digital art is not easy just as art is not easy. Even though digital artists are blessed with so many useful tools such as blending mods and erasers that can erase anything, the artist still needs to practice and polish their skills to know how to use them correctly. For instance, multiply layer in digital softwares is a very useful tool to add shading to a drawing. But what good does it do for an artist with no knowledge of light and shadows? In the end, it all comes down to skills and practice. You cannot cheat the leaning process regardless of whether you are a digital or traditional artist. Both art medias demands the same amount of artistic skills, practice, hard-work and dedication.