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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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: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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'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:
OHHH really!? did you ever find a solution? i also thought about that huge clear packing tape you could probably overlay on top of the entire backing of your book.. not sure if it would slide a lot or not.
:iconjumomo:
Haha I love yours too ... and nice style in your gallery :D

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Spot it, think it, crop it, size it, use some colours, GET REFINED!
Take it, use it, dream it, twist it, move it, MAKE IT CRAZY!
Choose it, brush it, mix it, drill it, lose the details, DON'T HOLD BACK!
:iconanina:
I've kinda 'known' you for awhile.. guess you've forgotton :D But it's fine, and thanks!

Merry Christmas to you!

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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.
:iconjumomo:
You kinda "known" me? XD

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Spot it, think it, crop it, size it, use some colours, GET REFINED!
Take it, use it, dream it, twist it, move it, MAKE IT CRAZY!
Choose it, brush it, mix it, drill it, lose the details, DON'T HOLD BACK!
:iconanina:
I'm your stalker! Merry Christmas! I hope you like your present I left on your bed XDD

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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.
:iconjumomo:
Theres nonse! :O

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Spot it, think it, crop it, size it, use some colours, GET REFINED!
Take it, use it, dream it, twist it, move it, MAKE IT CRAZY!
Choose it, brush it, mix it, drill it, lose the details, DON'T HOLD BACK!
:iconvacuum-packed:
WHERES MY IRONMAN, WOMAN!?

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:iconanina:
IN YOUR PANTS.....................?



Blehhh, I've been busy!!!

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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.
:iconvic181022:
i'm going to start using my DA i think :p, i have a scanner now so meh might as well

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