Phew, what a whirlwind these past couple weeks have been. Got my art showcase up in running with some help from my friends (thanks Annmarie and Lynda!) I also had fun at the opening and got to chat about my art and commission process with people. The one thing that I needed to discuss further was digital art. I feel that people are still in the dark about this and I thought an informative blog post would help.
Q: Digital art must be easier than traditional art?
A: Nope.
Digital art is the same amount of skill set as traditional art. The only difference is that I’m on a computer screen and not in front of a canvas. I still go through the sketching and coloring process in digital, just like I do in traditional.
The first step to ALL my artwork is sketching the piece. Here is an example of one of my art showcase pieces in the beginning stage.
…and here is the second step, the coloring phase. I created this piece in a gouache painting style. If you would like to see the finished art piece, come to my art showcase!
Q: So then why is your digital pieces less expensive then your traditional ones?
A: In this instance I am treating these digital pieces as art prints and not originals.
Just like what artist do with traditional art work, their originals are more expensive and their art prints of that original are cheaper. If I was commissioned to create a digital one-of-a-kind piece, it would be full asking price and the client would have the file to use as they please. I would not resell that piece. This is similar to what I do with my business clients that ask for illustrations.
Q: Is the price just for the art print?
A: In the art showcase the digital art price is for the print, print material and framing.
Some of my digital art fluctuates due to this. For instance, the cheapest option is the poster style printed on poster paper and placed in a poster frame. These are great for kids’ rooms and man caves ;). A step up from that is the option of my digital art printed on canvas and framed, gallery style.
Q: Do you have other options for your digital art?
A: I do!
The great thing about my digital art is that it is already digitized so I can transform my art into many creative elements. I bring my stickers and art postcards along with me, to the art showcase, for little souvenirs that can be purchased (that is a big hit with the kids!) I have also been commissioned to creative t-shirts, pins, beer koozies even cookies for a wedding!
I hope this sheds a little more light on what I do with my digital art. If you have any other questions, please ask. I will be at Almost Famous tonight, to hang with my art, so feel free to come by and see my artwork and have a chat with me. See ya!