Art Online

In this digital age things are changing; including things within the art world. Some Artists work purely through technology and create fantastic, fanciful digital art. While others are still sticking to the original mediums of paint to canvas, the digital art world should not be brushed to the side. Amazing works of art are created and shared globally through the online art world. There are a multitude of sites dedicated to the sharing of art, here are a few.

Conceptart.org
A wonderful website for dedicated artists who are looking to improve their talent and work, Conceptart is top tier. Focussing on informational posts and techniques, this is the place where a young artist with great talent would reside. Honesty is the best policy, yet being overly rude to other users is frowned upon. Be positive and sweet, and watch you art impact!

CGSociety.org
Specifically catered to the 2D and 3D artist, this website has a lot to offer! Along with monthly classes, CGSociety posts article and informational texts describing behind-the-scenes tutorials from movies in the media. If you are a 2D or 3D artist who wants to further their knowledge and skill, this is the community for you!

Behance.net
For those who are truly into art for professional reasons, this is the place for you. Heavily geared toward professional quality, Behance has the means to progress your name and art to a different level.

Polycount
Art does not reside only in a single image, game landscapes and characters are created by amazingly talented artists. If you are interested in 3D art specifically catered to the gaming industry, Polycount is where you will find a fantastic community. Learn more about the job area and receive critiques in order to better your talent. Competitions are also a part of this community, so if you think you have what it takes, participate!

The importance of these websites is to learn, grow, and share a community. Having a positive place where artists can post, interact, and love what they do is extremely important. If you are interested in showing a bit of your creative side, we encourage you to do so! Creative Consulting is mainly a business dedicated to other small businesses and growing their marketing, but sometimes we like to go back to our creative roots and take part in filling the world with our art!

Author: Jessica Carder, Creative Consulting 2018