Originals vs Prints vs Digital?

As fantasy enthusiasts, do you ever purchase fantasy work other than Windstones? Yes!

If so do you prefer traditional over digital art? I like them both about equally, though digital can be more affordable (but then how does one do a digital ‘original’, really?)

If you chose traditional, do you desire to own the originals or prints of them?
I usually get prints simply because they’re more affordable. I have a small collection of 5×7 and 8×10 prints at work that I can rotate in a frame in my cubicle based on the season/my mood…but then I also have a commissioned original by Nam/Jennifer hanging in my cube as well. Mostly prints at home.

Do you commission fantasy art and if so traditional or digital?
Right now my fantasy art commissions tend more to sculpture than 2d art. But otherwise I’d choose strictly based on my enjoyment of the artist’s style/what they’re willing to depict, and not the medium.

As fantasy enthusiasts, do you ever purchase fantasy work other than Windstones? Yep

If so do you prefer traditional over digital art? I have no preference… it just depends on the look/style.

If you chose traditional, do you desire to own the originals or prints of them? It depends. If I can afford an original, then I’ll purchase it. If not, I’ll just get a print. I guess it also depends on how badly I want the artwork and if prints are even available. If prints aren’t available, and if it’s something I absolutely must have, then I’m willing spend a bit more then I normally would on an original. I would just have to weigh cost vs desire. LOL

Do you commission fantasy art and if so traditional or digital? I never have, but I think it would depend on price and style. Like you mentioned, some artists have different styles depending on the medium used.

I don’t really have adequate examples of the difference between my traditional and digital works because past works aren’t what I’d call my current style save for the way I do icons. Well also I have two different styles in both traditional AND digital (outlined work vs real painting) but that’s because I change my style according to the feel I want of the image, and can easily replicate traditional qualities and save time doing digitally. But if people who are traditional fantasy collectors are still out and about I still want to give them that opportunity.

Something you might want to consider with the digital art is getting it printed on canvas for a more “traditional” feel. 🙂