I am a graphic artist who designs web sites and corporate image for a living but I also draw and paint for recreation. I use all the standard computer graphics applications in my work (Adobe) but have found that I need to do real 'hands on' art to feel happy. I love using my Mac for work but there is no comparison between computer art and traditional media. Artist need to get their hands dirty and use their brain in a different way. The former is like looking at porn online, the latter is like sex with a beautiful woman.
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I am a graphic artist who designs web sites and corporate image for a living but I also draw and paint for recreation. I use all the standard computer graphics applications in my work (Adobe) but have found that I need to do real 'hands on' art to feel happy. I love using my Mac for work but there is no comparison between computer art and traditional media. Artist need to get their hands dirty and use their brain in a different way. The former is like looking at porn online, the latter is like sex with a beautiful woman.