but seeing work that was created through long gestural arm motions instead of from sitting at a computer screen may be more interesting or satisfying to look at. Traditional work can be viewed as more sentimental or personal since the work is not saved on a computer. Graphic designers are able save their work and print multiple copies. Artists who use traditional mediums don’t have a redo button. Once a piece of art is created the original would be sold or kept and copies would be made. Although both art styles are able to make copies and prints, traditional art will always have an “original”. The time put into these pieces without using digital shortcuts introduces a new aspect of the debate where traditional paintings generally take longer from drying paint or fired clay. Traditional artwork includes processes and procedures not used in the digital aspect of art but can be appreciated throughout each style.
"Unknown"
Graphic Design
Artwork is just a collection of people’s opinions and perspectives. Is it really okay to argue about which style of work is better? Everyone should have a favorite type of work but learn to enjoy all art styles. Embracing everyone’s views and ideas makes the world only look more creative. I simply like paintings and drawings better than any digital work. I don’t feel a connection to the piece therefore I have no motivation to finish it. I have a physical connection to the mediums that I work with. I need to be able to manipulate the medium and enjoy the process of creating the piece in order for me to enjoy the style of work. Digital art and traditional art are both styles of work that use different tools. One style of work might allow for a quicker product or one may allow you to connect better emotionally but no matter which style, each have pros and cons. Even though one does not feel intrigued by the media of a piece of artwork, appreciate the difference and the challenge or even the shortcuts used. Love all art forms and embrace all mediums. Rather than forcing digital and traditional artwork to be against each other, join them in admiring artwork as a whole.
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www.graphicmania.net/traditional-vs-digital-arts/.
“Digital Vs. Traditional Art- the Debate.” Twenty-First Century Art and Design, 18 Sept.
2012, benjaminclancy.com/multimedia/digital-vs-traditional-art-the-debate/.
"Spoon"
Charcoal