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What is Digital Art?

Digital art is any artwork that draws upon digital technology as an essential part of its creative process.

It encompasses a wide range of techniques, from digital drawings, paintings and illustration, to photos, videos and even sculpture. All can be classed as digital art, so long as they’re created, enhanced or exhibited digitally.

Some artists may also produce prints and exhibit in-person, while others might go straight to a virtual or online environment.

In an increasingly online world where children might access a tablet as easily as a colouring book, it’s a gateway for many aspiring creatives. And as you’re not confined by physical materials or media, the possibilities can be seemingly endless.

Some people might choose digital art or electronic painting for practical reasons – others for creative ones.

Some of its core advantages include:

Flexibility. With digital art, you can give Whistler’s Mother a glow-up (though you’ll likely need permission first!) or create a mind-blowing VR installation. If you can imagine it, you can probably create it — all you need is some technical know-how and creative skill.

Enhancements. Some creatives use technology to enhance their traditional, physical artwork. A painter could upload their work to editing software to improve an individual stroke, deepen a shade or add an entirely new colour.

Accessibility.  Digital accessibility measures, from colourblind-friendly design to image alt text, can help more people enjoy your work.

Budget. You can create art on most mobile devices and laptops. Though you’ll need some form of down payment for most equipment, you won’t have to continue buying physical art materials.

Efficiency. If you damage or make a mistake on a physical artwork, you might have to start again. If your work is digital, you can repair it with a simple ctrl+z.

Aesthetics. Digital art opens up a galaxy of aesthetic opportunities in 2D or 3D media. There are tools for almost every creative decision you could make.

Space and waste. Traditional artists normally need a studio full of canvasses and materials. With digital artwork, you can get started with a tablet and create from your kitchen table.

Speed. Switch between tools and colours in just a few clicks. You won’t have to worry about refilling your palettes, either.

Digital art has diverse applications in the art world:

Some artists draw, paint, model and create work entirely using digital applications.  

Others scan and edit their physical artwork using computer programmes.

Finally, some might be entirely computer generated, using data, fractals and algorithms. 

Digital art is a simple term for a big topic. It spans everything from iPhone sketches to electronic paintings, 8-bit throwbacks and mind-blowing CGI.

Many acclaimed artists such as David Hockney and Rachel Whiteread have decided to create and exhibit their work digitally, while budding creatives need only look to their smartphones to get started.