As art becomes more and more complex and intricate, more platforms and supplies are becoming available forartists to use. From canvases and oil paint to your phone and your finger, you can find art just about anywhere. Now, I’ve heard people use the words ‘traditional’ and ‘digital’ to describe their art. Not a lot of people understand what they mean when others say that, so here I am, and I’ll even tell you the benefits of each. I’m going to start with the more well-known title; digital art.
Now, digital art is a lot of peoples’ first choice. Digital art is exactly what it sounds like: art created digitally. It’s easily accessible, since you can use almost any device, and depending on what app or digital stylus (pen) you use, it can be free. Since social media is so easily accessible, you can publish your art and people from all over the world can see it. It’s also extremely fast to do and needs almost no supplies. You don’t even need a pen to use it! One of the best parts in my opinion is that you can change the ‘brush’ type you’re using- from the colour to the size to the texture, the options are limitless. Most people agree on the fact that one of the biggest advantages of digital art though, is the illustrious undo button. It has to be one of the best things to happen to digital artists ever.
Traditional art is my go-to, however. It’s basically everything you consider art that isn’t online. You can use anything whatsoever to make art, from a literal banana and some duct tape to your pen and paper. Since you can use anything, there’s a lot more people doing it. Traditional art is also thousands of years old, with the Mona lisa being a prime example. It also lasts an extremely long time, depending on what you use. Each piece is unique to itself and you can’t recreate it, as each person has their own way of using the materials and a different art style. I like the fact that you can hold it and feel the textures of the art supplies, unlike digital art, which is simply on the screen. It’s more physical. Everyone has done traditional art at least once in their life, even if you don’t like art. And if you’re especially talented, or just a fast learner, you can make really good pieces with the most random art supplies. An example is a beaten up purple gel pen you found rolling around on the school floor.
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“You can use anything whatsoever to make art, from a literal banana and some duct tape to your pen and paper.”
For a quick recap, digital art is your finger and your screen. It’s easy to share and spread its influence, and is complex and entertaining. Traditional art is anything physical, from paint to pens.It’s easier to access, but just as hard to master. If you’re even more confused about it than before, then go do some more research. Have fun!
