Differences between traditional and digital painting, main directions and an overview of visual characteristics. 26 color illustrations.The first book to systematically investigate the new visual language of digital painting. In less than sixty pages, 'Digital Painting' offers a complete overview of the characteristics of digital painting and insight in its five main directions: computer generated, raster, vector, hybrid painting and new photography. All features are provided with clear illustrations. In addition to practical topics like: how can unique works and limited editions be effectively protected? the book offers a useful tool to answer a more philosophical question: if art is defined as a creative human effort, how should we regard computer-generated painting? With contributions from pioneering digital painters. State of the art information for painters, students, teachers, collectors and lovers of modern art. Written and illustrated by Pauline van de Ven, awarded digital painter and author of ‘Digital Painting explained and illustrated 2013-2020’, one of the oldest and consistently high rated sources of information on digital painting on the Internet. Beautifully illustrated with 34 full color pages. Second edition.