by L. Marie
Whether we realize it or not, we encounter products influenced by digital art on a daily basis. Art has indeed evolved and taken various forms over time. The earliest forms of art included drawings on walls made with ash and objects created from various raw materials such as food, mud, trees, and animal skins. As time progressed, art expanded to include painting and drawing with different mediums. In modern times, traditional forms of art still exist and are popular, but digital art has emerged as a widely recognized, profitable, and in-demand form of artistic expression.
Digital art is essentially art that is created digitally with the help of software. It encompasses a wide range of styles, and the possibilities for creating unique pieces are virtually limitless. Many everyday items and furnishings are designed using digital art: cookware, furniture, toys, and especially electronics, videos, and games. The design of the sofa you’re sitting on may have been developed by a designer who experimented with various concepts using digital art software before making a final decision. While traditional art methods still have their place, many artists prefer using digital art software because it is faster, more efficient, and increasingly demanded by the industry.
There are numerous job opportunities in the digital art field. Architectural firms, film production companies, video game developers, interior design agencies, and various multimedia companies all have uses for individuals skilled in digital arts. If you’re considering a career in digital art, you can pursue a degree at a local university or college. Alternatively, you may find a company willing to hire you without a degree or prior experience, offering the chance to learn on the job.
A straightforward and user-friendly program called SketchUp by Google is an excellent software to try out, and best of all, it’s free. This program allows you to create various objects using simple rendering tools. Another popular digital art software is Adobe Photoshop, which professionals use to create digital images for videos, brochures, magazines, billboard advertisements, and more. Photoshop can also be used to edit images by cropping, resizing, adjusting colors, brightness, contrast, and removing red-eye.
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