Hey all! Welcome to the last week of my blog. This week I’ll have a quick little section about digital painting and two time lapses of me employing some digital painting techniques. The purple-toned cliff one was for a metal band CD; they had a lot of interesting specifics so I wouldn’t say that this design aligns very well with my style. The other is a graphic I did for my own branding business and wished to showcase some of the things that are in my arsenal; more detailed and unique colouring with high contrast blackline illustrating.
Overall, I don’t think digital painting is really my thing. As I have talked about in my previous inquiry posts, I’m really more of an illustrator than a painter. But anyway, my two cents about digital painting:
In my perspective, digital painting serves as a powerful tool for artistic expression and graphic designers. This tool offers a vast array of possibilities and creative techniques (brushes, textures, etc…) and you don’t have to wait for paint to dry! Its versatility is particularly good for styles that benefit from intricate detailing, vibrant colors, and the ability to experiment with various effects even after the work of art is completed. I have appreciated its convenience as it allows for easy corrections and experimentation without the constraints of traditional painting. However, despite these pros, I find that it doesn’t resonate with my personal artistic style. I also found that I value the tactile experience of traditional art mediums when painting. While digital painting is undoubtably useful and cool for various illustrative styles, its really just not for me.
I would encourage you to check out 1924US, designers who use digital painting well and in a style I greatly appreciate. They hand-draw designs and illustrations, transfer their work to a digital file, and complete the colouring process digitally. Check out my time lapses below (great tunes included).
