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The Great CTRL-Z Challenge

Tue Mar 24, 2009, 12:28 PM
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Artists of the computer, of the digital software, of the graphic tablet, or of the mouse; I have a challenge for you.

There has been a debate that, if you use digital media for your art, it means you do not have any skill.

Why? Because, oh, so simply; edit buttons, and CRTL-Z.

When you use traditional media, it is oh so messy, yet if you are skilled, and if you make a mistake, you can try to improvise to make the error look as though it is a deliberate part of the artwork and so on.

When you use digital media, when you are finished with the colours, you can edit it until your hearts content. You can also sketch a million lines and CTRL-Z it until you draw the one perfect brush stroke.

So here is the challenge: Create a new piece of artwork without using CTRL-Z, or editing it. That means no colour changes, no layer changes, no cropping, no switching, or cutting and pasting.
This is to challenge yourself. To see the creative, improvising side of your mind.
So if you make a mistake.. just colour over it. You're an artist, aren't you? I'm sure you'll find some way.

If you try this challenge and end-up editing, and complete the artwork, you are only cheating yourself.

Remember, to err is Human.

Also, if you think something like this is impossible, just think about the traditional media painters and their massive canvases.

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:iconendlessriver:
Thank you very much for the :+fav:! :)
:iconpilgrim-stan:
Your stuff is pretty flipping wonderful, keep up the good work :)
:iconseiger:
Hi. I'm the guy you don't remember, coming back to life after what has probably been a few years since I last visited dA.

I don't know if I remember you, either...?

seiger
White Seiger
Lonely Vision
Amalga

... any of those ring a bell or no?

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:iconanina:
Oh yeah, and uhmn, I'm not sure how it was you knew me again.

Mostly through BZP. I was Vurage Lo Kyo/Akiro?

Friends with Astro Al.

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:iconseiger:
Yeah, I definitely remember you now. I looked through my comment history. How's it going?

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"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke
:iconanina:
Stressed out to Hell, due to College coursework.. :(

What about you? What have you been doing in your... abscence?

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'I met this guy who was a devout believer in God. I said ' Prove to me that God exists'. he said ' Prove to me that oxygen exists. Not everything needs proof', so I proved my point. I asphyxiated him.
:iconseiger:
Community college. Work. More work.

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"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke
:iconanina:
Of course I damn remember you.

I was just reading your deviantART journal but came across your comment (was viewing all my messages)

Welcome back! Now to read the rest of your journal <3

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'I met this guy who was a devout believer in God. I said ' Prove to me that God exists'. he said ' Prove to me that oxygen exists. Not everything needs proof', so I proved my point. I asphyxiated him.
:iconatachan:
HEY! Thanks for the watch! I see that you do coloring for line art.. If you need any help with it let me know :) Coloring is my favorite !
:iconanina:
Thank you very much. That is very sweet of you :)


I'm friends with your friend, Patrick. ^^ (I was the one asking about the sketchbook and oil pastels.. lol)

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