Do you think artist should use Photshop or do you think they should keep everything natural; pen, pencil, etc?

Answer 1

Why do you consider a pen, pencil or other art mediums "natural"? All are manufactured. Photoshop, which uses binary code to energize phosphors on the screen, is no different that using any other imaging tool such as paint brush, conte crayon or graphite pencil. All are derived from natural elements, yes, but all are manufactured, too. Electrons are about as natural as carbon particles are they not? Artists today have such wonderful options in creating images, a far cry from the burnt sticks and torch soot used by cave painters so don't dispair how an image was made...enjoy what is produced.

Answer 2

I think an artist should use whatever they want when doing artwork. It's wrong to judge art by the medium used. I've heard some people say the Photoshop is a cheat, which is absolutely rediculous. You still need to know how to draw in order to draw well in Photoshop. You still need to understand color in order to make an impressive painting in Photoshop.

I believe that every artist should be familiar with traditional mediums, but I see no reason why they shouldn't ever use Photoshop.

Answer 3

Whichever tools best express or represent the idea. Using natural tools will likely create a more enduring piece of artwork though. People are more likely to buy an oil painting to hang on a wall than a computer printout....it depends on the purpose of the artwork too...If it's meant for a magazine cover rather than a wall, photoshop will be cost effective even though it may require less technical skill as would be required with a paintbrush.

Answer 4

"Artist"... you might wanna look that word up! LOL I have to agree with what most said: "Too many types." Art isn't always about what is drawn or "printed." My view is that art is what is CREATED, that could be paint, pencils, music, photos as some one said, and much much more. Also, different people have different views on what art is. Some only believe that art is with paint, others music, and so on. Its you who has to answer that question for yourself.

Answer 5

I agree with "vpytko" but me as a person prefer using my hands when "creating". I believe when you contact the paper and pencil you feel what you create better than when you are photoshopping it. Of course I myself use Photoshop but it doesnt give me the same pleasure as when I hold my digital camera or my rubber to correct a mistake on my sketch. Art is everywere as long as you feel it

Answer 6

As long as photoshop can let people express themselves uniquely, then it is just as good a medium as paint and canvas. Art is creativity, and as long as Photoshop lends itself to the imagination it can remain a legitimate art form in my book.

Answer 7

I agree with dogzilla. Art comes in amny forms. I have a friend who is a photographer and she photoshops some of her work. Everything she does is beautiful, photoshopped or otherwise.

Answer 8

It's just another way to do art, but personally, I don't believe in it. I think almost anyone can do it and it doesn't require a lot of talent. But I could be wrong. It's just an opinion.

Answer 9

I think its just another medium. Art comes in all shapes and sizes and mediums. For a digital class i took a picture (one I took on my own w/ a camera) scanned it....did other things to it and printed it...it was really cool! I call that art.

Answer 10

Not necessarily'Its a question of convenience. I'm an artist.I do make my preliminary drawing ,scan and enter PS.Wisdom lies in combining both and have Best of both worlds