12 USEFUL TIPS FROM EXPERTS IN DIGITAL ART

The artworks that are done through digital tools, and with the help of Fine technology is called digital art.

USEFUL TIPS FROM EXPERTS IN DIGITAL ART ARE:

Most of them think that digital art is Very Easy, and one can easily become an expert in digital art. All you need is, just a computer or a Tab, and a Software, and everything will be done by the Computer itself. For Imagination, it is true. But, when it comes to reality, it won’t work because digital art involves many layers of complexity. So one may face a lot of difficulties in doing digital art 

To overcome these difficulties and also to become an expert in digital art there are few tips that you need to follow. They are: 

  • PASSION TOWARDS ART AND ARTWORKS: 

Before you want to learn something, you need to have a passion for the work. If you are willing to become an artist, and if you don’t show any interest in the art and artworks, then it is a waste of time, in doing that work. And the other important thing is concentration. The artist must keep a hundred percent concentration when he/she is doing artworks. Without proper Concentration, he/she may not do the artworks well, and they will not become an expert in digital art.

  •  PRACTICE: 

 Always spend some time for practice. Practice with whatever you know, and try to learn whatever you don’t know. If you are practicing a lot, sometimes you may get some issues, try to solve that by yourself first, and If you still face any Issue, Then seek expert’s help. And you should dedicate some time to your practice. Daily keep timetable for your artworks. If you continue this process regularly, one day, You can become a master in digital arts

  •  LEARN OUT OF MISTAKES: 

As we are human beings, everyone commits some mistakes. Mistakes teach a lot for us, and one can learn a lot of things out of their Mistakes. Don’t feel shy about your work. As a Beginner, you may feel very self-conscious about your work, and You may face a lot of problems like most of the people criticize your artworks and so on…, At that time, don’t lose your hope, because everyone has to start their work from somewhere. And no matter how much natural talent you have because “No one can be born with the ability to draw perfectly for the first time itself,” the most important thing is that you need to have patience and need to keep improving your works. Slow and Steady work will reach you to become an expert in digital art.

ASK FOR FEEDBACK: 

Always follow an expert to guide you. Keep in touch with Friends, Classmates, Colleagues, etc…, and ask for feedback. Be realistic about the possibilities. Accept the Feedback, Whether it is positive or negative. Whenever there is any negative feedback, you need to overcome it, and take it as a challenge and make a solution for that and also make sure that you should never repeat that again and again. Never keep your artworks with yourself, You can create a separate platform( like a social media platform) and, you can share your artworks there, and you can ask for any suggestions if required. This is also the best way for Learning. You should explore your artworks.

  •  LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

Whenever you are learning something, First, try to learn the basics. Basics are like fundamentals. Before learning digital art first, learn traditional art. First, learn with pencil and paper and then apply digital tools. You may learn advanced technology in digital art but you never forget your basics. Basics, Act as the pillars for any kind of learning. Moreover, you need to acquire a basic knowledge of computers, as well as a few shortcut keys like ctrl plus Z for undo and ctrl plus S for saving your work and so on.., to do digital art. Combining the traditional skills of painting, designs, and so on with the technology and science of computer programming creates a Powerful foundation for your work as a digital artist. So don’t stop your learning activities. If you have learned one, don’t stop at that point only, try learning new concepts which you don’t know. And keep yourself updated. And you should also study the environment and other artworks for better understanding. Learn essential digital painting software like Painter and Photoshop.

  • USE RIGHT TOOLS AND PROGRAMS: 

You need to use proper tools like “Ipad,” “procreate,” “clip studio paint,” etc…., and in the same way, you need to have proper software like photoshop, Artweaver, etc…, and every time you need to update your software, to get additional features. Suppose you have Proper tools and programs with you. Now can you become an expert in digital artists? Then My answer is an absolute NO. Because most of them will have the right tools and techniques but, if you don’t know how to use those tools, then they are waste. So, You need to learn how to use these to become an expert in digital art.

  •  SPECIALIZATION: 

There are different types of digital art. One can get into(like “Algorithmic Art,” ” Dynamic painting,” ” 2D Computer graphing and 3D Computer Graphing,” etc…,)you need to select the right Specialization that you are interested In. Always learn one after the other. If you learn all the Specialization at a Time, you may get confused. So always choose the specialization that you are interested in.

ENTER INTO HEAVY COMPETITION: 

Always accept challenges. When you get used to the digital art you can enter into a competition. The competition will encourage the artist to do more artwork. You may receive success or failures in that competition. Whatever you get, you need to accept that. If you get Failures, don’t lose your hopes in Spite, You need to take it as a challenge and move on with your works.

  • ENCOURAGE NEW IDEAS: 

If you do any Normal art, then no one will show interest in your work. Whereas, if you do any creative and unique art, then everyone will show interest in your art. Always be creative and encourage new ideas. And you need to post those ideas in the Real form (i.e First post the Idea in traditional art with the help of pencil and paper and then present that in digital form). If you are creative, a lot of new designs will crop up.

  •  EXPLORE ART STYLES:

 Art style describes what art is. Art style Is basically how the artist Describes his or her subject matter relating to art. Style is nothing but the features that the artist applies to his or her artworks like paint color, designs size, shape, etc…., Whenever you make any art, you need to Apply proper styles. For example, if I have done art but I have not applied suitable Styles( I have not Applied a Suitable color for my art)Then the whole art will look worse. One must be very careful in applying the styles to their artworks. one more thing you need to focus on is to understand the composition of the art. And You also need to develop portrait skills. It acts as a fundamental tool for the artist to become an expert in the art. If you are using any textures to create different effects like 2D Effect, 3D effects then, in that case, you need to differentiate your Textures to look your artworks properly.

  •  MAKE OBSERVATIONS: 

Before drawing anything first, you need to observe the thing that you want to Draw. For example, if you Want to draw any Object, then you need to Observe the object properly, its color, height, style, etc…., then only you can make the art perfectly. Not all the time you make realistic art, Sometimes you can also Make an imaginary art. (that is you will imagine some pictures in your mind and make art), At that Time Also, you need to observe surroundings because whenever you are drawing an imaginary Art you need a calm environment and a piece of mind. If your surroundings are very noisy, you cannot focus on the artwork. So observation is very important for an artist.

Sometimes you may also get motivated by looking at other artworks. 

  • START WITH SIMPLEX ART: 

If you are a beginner, try to start with simplex art that is, the art that is simple to draw. Don’t make your artworks so complex. Slowly you can improve your artwork from simplex to complex. Because as a fresher, If you start your artworks from a complex level, you may find it difficult. And sometimes if you won’t get the artworks properly, you may feel discouraged. So always start your artworks from a simplex level to a Complex level. Even experts also will start their artworks from simplex levels.

CONCLUSION:

Thus, these are the few tips to start with digital art. If you follow these few tips you will become an expert in digital art.