Learning about digital art

[Nancy S]

I've been trying to view and learn more about digital art - the various types and what makes a good image. I'm confused.

In traditional photography we have guidelines; the rule of thirds, exposure, composition, etc. I'm wondering if those who enjoy and create digital art have a set of guidelines, too.

I don't have any problem deciding whether or not I like an image, but that's entirely subjective at this point. Is the appreciation of digital art always entirely subjective?

How do we decide when an image has crossed from traditional photography into digital art? I ask this not because I think there should be some kind of rigid rule about this, but it makes a difference in how I view the image.

And lastly, do digital artists always use their own images 100%? If you do a search for an image, you may find a multitude of variations on it by many different artists. Is this acceptable to the original artists?

There are many pieces of digital art that I find interesting, thought provoking, and beautiful, and some I just don't get, but I'd like to understand the field better. I'd really like to hear from those who create it, as well as those with enjoy viewing it.

[RTaylor]

do digital artists always use their own images 100%
Unfortunately the answer is no,

BUT.... those that use others work are infringing on the copyrights of others. If found online, they could end up in court.
I heard of a few cases the past month where this has happened.

Do a Google search on "Laurel Jacobs" and you will find her banned all over the internet for stealing others work. She also posted the stolen work to a stock agency which will get her in trouble.

http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnA...threadID=33807


http://www.photography-cafe.com/foru...p?topic=9414.0


http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnA...threadID=33803

You need written permission from anyone to use their work.
So be careful


Most art should have some type of subject that grabs your attention, and using the rule of thirds for your composition can help accentuate the subject.

Art whether it be painting or photography or digital art is always subjective