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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly: The Latest Digital Art Trends of 2025

01.21.25 No Comments

Happy New Year, folks! I hope you had a wonderful time sipping something sparkly and enjoying your annual get-togethers. As I’ve thought about the trajectory of my career over the years, I couldn’t help but notice how different the digital painting landscape is today. Techniques that worked to build an audience and land well-paying gigs twenty years ago are no longer effective. Survival in the industry now means adapting to a rapidly evolving landscape driven by new tools, styles, and techniques that redefine how artists create. Staying ahead of these trends is essential for both professionals and hobbyists looking to enhance their craft or remain competitive. Let’s explore some of the most prominent trends shaping the digital art world in the

Top 5 Portfolio Platforms to Showcase Your Art in 2025

12.15.24 No Comments

Is it super quiet around here, or is it just me? As I’ve visited DeviantArt lately, I can’t help but notice it’s just not the same. Back in the day, DA was the place to be—full of community, camaraderie, and amazing art. Now when I visit, all I see is the glut of AI-generated images and the mass exodus of artists I used to follow. The user base has shifted, and that has surprising implications for me personally. The biggest change has been the drop in commissions and print sales through the platform. Could that be in part due to AI? Sure, but I also think that, for better or worse, DeviantArt’s brand has evolved. It’s now seen as more

The Challenges of Being an Artist in the Age of AI

12.15.24 No Comments

The world of digital art is getting a tech makeover, and not everyone is thrilled. With AI tools like MidJourney generating images faster than you can say “Ctrl+Z,” creators like yours truly are navigating some serious challenges. The Staggering Effects of AI on the Job Market If you’re an artist like me, you’ve seen a precipitous drop in commissions lately. This is no accident. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into creative industries has led to significant job displacement among artists. In China, the adoption of image-generation AI resulted in a staggering 70% reduction in positions for video game illustrators as of April 2023 (Wikipedia). Similarly, a survey revealed that 26% of illustrators have lost jobs to AI technologies, with an