Comment from suffolkbrian
Really good one this,but a question is digital art different to straight forward art [only ask because i don,t no what the differnce is] it does to me seem you can get better results with digital art and therefore you have an advantage,that aside this is good and don,t thik normal art could compete with this...brian

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023

Thank you for the nice review. To me, digital art is just another form of art. Honestly, I think digital art shouldn't be in the same competitions as Traditional art. They are two whole separate platforms. I love digital art, and believe me there is more to it than simply clicking away on the keyboard. This image took me a couple days and layers to complete. However, I do think digital art should be judged separately from Traditional art. Not to get political but it would be the same as men competing in women's sports. It's a unfair advantage. I've emailed support about it but they still consider it all in one category. I am a graphic design graduate, been in this field for ten years and know when to spot digital art that's claimed to be Traditional art on this site. I think the more AI and other platforms get more popular it's going to happen more and more. I started out as a traditional artist first, and transitioned to digital art because I fell in love with it but with that said, I still respect and hold traditional art to a higher standard. Digital art is simply a tool I use, sometimes even with my traditional art. With that said, until FAR changes their platform and creates separate contests digital artists have no choice but to place digital art images into combined artwork contests. Now, in all fairness, this was created completely on the computer using DAZ3d first, then a AI program and last finished off in Photoshop. Photos weren't used at all.

reply by suffolkbrian on 08-Jul-2023

your welcome and thanks for info about it does seem that two separate contests should be the norm

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of both the visitor and the visited. Colours, textures and tones are good. Well created and good luck!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023

Thanks so much for the wonderful review!