INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY AS CREATIVE TOOLS IN CONTEMPORARY PAINTING PRACTICE

Egwu Udensi

Abstract


The integration of technology into contemporary painting practice has significantly transformed artistic processes, expanding creative possibilities while preserving traditional painterly values. This paper examines how digital tools, projection systems, and artificial intelligence platforms function as creative instruments in modern painting. Drawing on contemporary art theory and qualitative analysis of studio practices, the study explores the use of digital painting software such as Adobe Photoshop and Procreate, as well as AI-driven platforms like Midjourney in conceptual development and execution. The findings suggest that technology enhances experimentation, precision, and efficiency without replacing manual craftsmanship. Rather than signaling the decline of traditional painting, technological integration fosters hybrid methodologies that reflect the realities of twenty-first-century visual culture. Keywords: Technology integration, contemporary painting, digital art, hybrid practice, artificial intelligence, projection technology.

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