Common Questions About Digital Art

How do you get the different effects?

Most of the images are created in Photoshop.  Some use a program called Painter.  Most photo manipulation programs have a feature called filters.  Filters are "special effects" that are applied to images or parts of images.  These filtered images are layered to create dynamic and interesting results.

Can you print the images and keep them? Is it permanent?

Yes, it is possible to print digital images.  The average ink jet printer does not create permanent prints.  Archival inkjet printers, when using the proper ink and paper can create permanent prints.  Digital images can be burned to CD and printed at professional film development facilities, just like "old-fashioned" photos.

Why not use traditional media - like paint or pastels?

We do some artwork in traditional media, but not much any more.  A paintbrush doesn't have an undo button!  It's easier to be more experimental with digital art.  If you have hours of work in a painting, you don't want to risk something that may not work.  If you have hours into a digital piece, you can save it, and try something.  Later on you can go back and try something different.

Do you sell prints commercially?

The purpose of this site is not to sell prints, but if you see one that you would like, just contact us.

Do you scan images or use a digital camera?

We mostly use a digital camera, but a number of older images were scanned from photographs.  One image, Quinta Essentia, used a scanner in an unusual way.  Rather than scanning photographs, actual plants were scanned.