Digital artists are thriving more than ever all thanks to unlimited access to technology. I have a deep feeling that we haven’t seen the end of it yet. Digital art is slowly becoming a part of school curriculums. This is widening the scope of digital art and dimming the traditional art in some ways.
You will be surprised, however, to learn that digital art is nothing new at all. It only took the world by storm most recently due to the introduction of social media. Digital art has been around since 1965! Can you believe that? It is hard for me to believe it either. But history indicates that the first digital art exhibition was in 1965.
Well, history never lies.
Most artists have been more open-minded to change. Most of them, who went ahead to explore the digital options have made it big in the industry. Here is a round-up of the 10 most famous digital artists to follow today. Whether you are a student, a beginner, or a seasoned artist, you can borrow one or two leaves from them.
Scroll down the page to find out which digital artists you should follow and get inspired.
The Most Inspiring Digital Artists You Should Follow in 2024
The list of digital artists who have broken conventions and norms to adopt the change that came with technology is almost endless. They have implored unique styles and their arts have become perfectly perfect over the years. We have put together a list of the crème de la crème in the industry. Scroll down the page to find out who they are.
1. David McLeod
This Australian digital artist is highly gifted in what he does. He specializes in computer-generated imagery and he makes it perfect by the day! I know you are wondering what on earth that is. I did for a minute too. Computer-generated imagery otherwise referred to as CGI is what adds those special effects in your favorite movies. This technique can also be applied to still imagery. David McLeod has perfected his craft so much so that he is the most sought-after artist of this kind in the movie industry.
2. Stephen Mcmennamy
He is one of the most creative photographers hands down. The way he makes a sandwich of totally unrelated objects in his photograph is beyond your wildest imaginations but not his! Stephen can put a dog and broccoli on its head. and it comes out so natural, exciting, and unique at the same time. His creativity simply put is a concoction of so many things. He has dubbed his creativity Combophotos which of course makes a lot of sense. His art is a combination of two totally unrelated objects.
3. Alberto Seveso
Even the name itself sounds artistic. Just the way Michelangelo sounded so artistic in every way. You must have come across some of his work on the internet at some point. Even if you did not know who is responsible for it. This artist is known for high speed photography from underwater. They are a breath of fresh air and unique in their special ways.
4. Alejandro Gonzalez
This Venezuelan graphics artist is yet another highly gifted soul. He also doubles up as an animator and an art director. Talk of so many golden geese in one basket! His art comes from a deep place of structured characters. He focuses on a mix of urban and contemporary art which works perfectly well for him.
5. Joey Chou
This is the artist who is responsible for most illustrations during the production of your favorite movies. He has worked with numerous high profile production companies. Disney, Sony Pictures, Dreamworks, to name just but a few. His creativity is simple but inspired by the 60s. You will love the intricate details in his work. Simple and a little crazy.
6. Alena Tkach
Alena is the illustrator responsible for your children’s love for their bedtime storybook. Her talent is on another level. Children’s books are her forte and she gives them her all. Everything that a gifted artist could give. Her animals and funky characters in simple but creative detail put her in a different scope of creativity.
7. Jeremy Hoffman
This is one of the most talented artists from the Netherlands. His illustrations bring forth cool characters. He can do anything from sheer imagination to detailed realistic characters. It is all about what drives and inspires him at a particular moment. His illustrations capture gestures, emotions, and expressions.
8. Aiste Stancekaite
Her art is a marriage of pencil sketching and digital media. They are vivid with a touch of motion. In fact, her art is mind-blowing. So simple yet so creative at the same time. It almost seems effortless! Aiste makes good use of the photoshop editing tool in her art to give it a range of motion and realness. You will love the visual interest in her work. But even her still images and animations are creative with some luxury touch.
9. Sara Ludy
Her work comes in so many interesting unique art forms. She sources her inspirations from sculptures, websites, animations, graphic designs, and anywhere she can lay her artistic gifted fingers on. Her work looks like a reconciliation between the virtual and physical world. Her work is worth a whistle because of sheer creative imagination and outright talent. One of her recent works is about virtual reality. If you know how to appreciate art, you will be blown away by the absolute justice she did on this.
10. Erik Johansson
Where does one start writing about this highly gifted photographer? He is truly talented. He has a knack for the impossible and he captures what your next-door photographer can’t. Don’t ask me how that is! Unlike many artists, Erik does not use computer-generated imagery. He makes good use of what he captures with his camera. However, the process of his production is so elaborate, and he can only produce at most eight photographs in a year.
