A traditional artist laughed at my digital portrait

He called it 'fake art' during the exhibit. What's the weirdest comment you've gotten on your work?

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My buddy does these cool abstract photos. Someone once asked if his camera was broken and told him to get a real camera. He just stared at them.

josephs364d ago

There's actually a fair point buried under the rude delivery. A digital undo button or a perfect gradient tool removes the physical risk and mastery of a real brushstroke. The struggle with permanent materials, where every mark counts, builds a different kind of skill. Calling it fake is harsh, but the ease of digital can make the final product feel disconnected from traditional craft. That handmade, one-of-a-kind object has a value a screen file just can't match.

ericprice3d ago

I always figured digital art was just easier, not less real. Then I watched a friend paint with oils, and every stroke was permanent. Seeing her fix mistakes by working them into the piece, not just hitting undo, showed a whole different skill. Now I get why the physical stuff feels more earned, even if both take talent.