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12 Top Emerging Digital Artists On The Internet

12 Proofs That The World's Best Artists Live On The Internet
Jennifer Barton
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With exciting new gadgets and innovative tools at their fingertips, digital artists are literally remaking what it means to be creative.

Digital art blurs boundaries between past and present, and between one medium and another. Instead of placing a value on the scarce and the rare, digital art is about abundance, sharing and being open with your process. Whether it's sharing timelapse videos on YouTube or literally collaborating in real time, when it comes to the web there is a new artistic frontier in every direction.

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So when you look for great examples, there is no shortage. There is a style to suit every taste, with artists specialising in expressionistic works, fantasy or sci-fi inspired worlds, celebrity, athlete or character portraits, 3D graphics and more.

"In truth, we are only at the beginning of our creative journey with digital technology, a journey which will lead us to discover new forms of artistic practice and rediscover and remix historic ones," wrote Conrad Bodman, curator of the Barbican's Summer 2014 Digital Revolution exhibition, in his introductory essay for the exhibition.

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Even though digital art is created on a computer or tablet, the final product can be enjoyed much as traditional art is: as a physical giclée print to hang in the home, with price points starting at around £10.

Click through the gallery below to see which 12 top emerging digital artists on the internet you should know about now...

12 Top Emerging Digital Artists On The Internet
Natalie Shau(01 of12)
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A digital mixed media artist based in Lithuania, Natalie is your go-to digital artist for otherworldly females in surrealistic settings.Biscuit by Natalie Shau (credit:Natalie Shau)
Lawrence Standifer Stevens(02 of12)
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Texas-based artist Lawrence Standifer Stevens worked with various different art mediums, including batik, pottery (specifically, raku), illustration and photography before turning to digital art. Stevens calls his brand of explosive, colourful digital art Organic Expressionism. Nebula by Lawrence Standifer Stevens (credit:Lawrence Standifer Stevens)
SpoonfishLee(03 of12)
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Swedish digital artist Kevin Lee Broberg specialises in elaborate fantasy works, often inspired by his favourite games. You can see his works come to life in his timelapse videos on YouTube.You Stand On My Old Friend by SpoonfishLee (credit:SpoonfishLee)
Richard Davies(04 of12)
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An illustrator and graphic designer who's worked for clients like Rolling Stone and NBC Universal, Davies is your go-to guy for stunning digital portraits, whether you're after a Debbie Harry, Walter White, or the cast of Downton Abbey .Walter White by Richard Davies (credit:Richard Davies)
Chris Labrooy(05 of12)
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UK-based digital artist Labrooy, who has collaborated with brands from Nike to Transpot for London, is known for his colourful 3D graphics. Tales of Auto Elasticity by Chris Labrooy (credit:Chris Labrooy)
Bram Vanhaeren(06 of12)
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Among his must-see works, 24-year-old Belgian artist Bram Vanhaeren has created an exciting series paying homage to his favourite athletes in black and white with explosive pops of colour.Usain Bolt by Bram Vanhaeran (credit:Bram Vanhaeren)
Olaf Giermann(07 of12)
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Award-winning digital artist Giermann specialises in fantasy images, apocalyptic visions of the future and humorous characters.Alien Prankster by Olaf Giermann (credit:Olaf Giermann)
Christina Ung(08 of12)
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Ontario-based illustrator and digital artist Christina Ung has had her colourful, nostalgic images commissioned by clients like The Atlantic and Penguin. Check out her timelapse videos of Rihanna and Lady Gaga on YouTube.Unreliable Superhero by Christina Ung (credit:Christina Ung)
Aaron Campbell(09 of12)
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Vancouver-based Campbell has a self-confessed soft spot for gradients and is known for his abstract works.Digitalia by Aaron Campbell (credit:Aaron Campbell)
Jorge Jacinto(10 of12)
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Portugal-based Jorge Jacinto creates fantasy and sci-fi environments - and shows us how its done on his popular YouTube channel.The Old Dragon God by Jorge Jacinto (credit:Jorge Jacinto)
Ray Frenden(11 of12)
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Texas-based Frenden's humorous creations have earned him a client roster from Nike to Nickelodeon. He also makes and sells digital art tools. Pizza to Die For by Ray Frenden (credit:Ray Frenden)
Galen Ihlenfeldt(12 of12)
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From custom hand-painted card alters of gaming cards to tattoo design, Galen loves experimenting with the fantasy and sci-fi genres. He recently started posting timelapse digital videos on YouTube.CCG School by Galen Ihlenfeldt (credit:Galen Ihlenfeldt)
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