Bored Panda got in touch with Skaistė Kirslys, painter and illustrator from Klaipėda, Lithuania to talk about art and what it’s all about these days. Among many things, Skaistė focuses her talents on delicately intricate watercolor illustrations of natural landscapes with occasional ventures into urban scenery. Or a mix of both.

The beauty of visual art is the idea that, in its core, it was always the same. Only the form of delivery differed. “I think that the purpose of visual art has not changed as time went on. It has always been relevant because it conveyed a message that represented everything that really mattered in its respective time,” elaborated Skaistė.

The creation and rise of technology ushered in a new age in visual art. On a professional level, you have everyone from architecture to graphic and web design to film creation and animation to fashion design and the like all using technology to make art a tangible and practical reality. It’s amazing what a keyboard, a mouse, and drawing pad can achieve.

But then there’s technical innovation that has introduced completely new forms of art, like laser shows and digital performance art.

“The most popular forms of modern art these days are often created using technology—computers. Not only have they become easily accessible to the majority of people, but they also don’t require a spacious art studio, a variety of tools, and it’s just fast,” added Skaistė.

She continued: “What’s happening now—AI (Artificial Intelligence) art—is an inevitability. Back in the day, when the digital art era was just kicking off, a lot about it was unknown to us. Some feared for the fate of those who chose traditional and classic forms of expression. In the end, nothing bad really happened. Some artists adapted—others stayed true to the classics.”

“It’s also important to consider the audience: each has its own taste and opinion. Some like digital works, while others disagree and look for more authentic, hand-made pieces of art. Art evolves just like humankind always has.”

“AI is what’s trending now, but it’s hard to speculate what the future holds at this point. Who knows, maybe analog will become the next big thing.”

Lastly, we’ve asked Skaistė about the challenges that modern professional artists face. She singled out competition as being among the biggest offenders. Sure, competition has always been a thing, but considering how much tech has made art accessible, this in turn empowered more players in the market.

But, on the other hand, there’s also a variety of ways to get your art out there—all you need to do is to use them.

Be sure to check out more from Skaistė on her Etsy store where you can buy her originals as well as prints. Or you can also follow her Instagram if you love seeing lovely things in your feed.

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