We are well into the digital age, seeing even as the arts have agreed to evolve. Art is a very specific discipline that has long insisted on maintaining its purity of the process. Many artists prefer to use a brush, paint, and canvas, while many buyers head straight to the classic pieces’ section.
That said, the adoption of digital methods in art production cannot be overlooked. With digital production, quality art pieces like Desenio posters have been brought to being. The flexible nature of creation has enabled the creation of hitherto unfathomable creations.
For this reason, it is important to look at ways in which these two methods of art creation can complement each other. This can be done by looking at their similarities and the strengths and weaknesses of each. In that sense, it becomes possible to know where each type requires the support of the other.
Similarities
Purpose
Whether art is created digitally or traditionally, it serves the same purpose. The surface purpose is to create an attractive impression to whoever looks at it and draw them in. Once that is achieved, art then tries to appeal to the deeper emotions of its viewer. It forces them to think in a way that can evoke feelings of pride, anger, love, calmness, name it.
Varied Meaning
When two people look at a piece of art, they are likely to interpret it differently. And that is the objective of art; to achieve different perspectives. Whether it is a digital or classic creation, any piece of art will always carry numerous meanings that are received differently by different viewers.
The ability to create digitally allows creators to experiment much more than when using traditional methods. In this sense, artists can use digital creations to formulate their ideas, then go back to the drawing-room and create the finished idea digitally.
Universality
The language of art is universal. It does not matter if it is created by a digital artist or a traditional artist. Whether you look at a piece created using graphics or one that is done with paint and a brush, they will both speak to you in the same manner.
Reflection
Art reflects the culture within which it is created and the age/era of its creation. When an artist takes his tools- whether digital or otherwise- they will look to create a reflection of the society they livein. Their creations are used to prompt society to look at itself and do some evaluation. At the same time, both digital and traditional art is used to preserve memories of the happenings of its time.
Looking at these similarities, it can be seen that both traditional and digital art are roads that lead to the same destination. It should, therefore, be of more importance to look at ways that the two forms of art creation can work together rather than trying to pit them against each other.