IIlustration

Digital Illustration,

is a loose term in which an image is created using computer graphics. However, many digital illustrations begin with very organic techniques such as pencil sketches that are scanned into the computer, or use photography or concept painting as a base for their illustration. These sketches and base elements are then brought into applications used to create digital illustrations. The software and techniques vary widely from artist to artist, but include using scanned images for textures, creating 3d models, painting by hand in Photoshop or Painter, and photo manipulation just to name a few. Just as a traditional artist utilizes different brushes and mediums to achieve their finished product, digital artists use many tools to achieve their goal.