Why I Create Digital Art from Real Paintings

Why I turn hand-painted canvases into digital prints — and why I never use AI to create my art. A personal story behind every download.

Jonathan

5/8/20251 min read

Every digital print I create starts with real paint — not pixels.

When I step into my studio, I’m not opening a software — I’m opening my senses. I use my hands, palette knife, and brushes to create every piece from scratch. I listen to music, follow instinct, and pour emotion onto the canvas.

So why offer digital art?
Because I want more people to experience that energy — instantly, affordably, and authentically.

Each digital print in my shop begins as a physical painting. Once the piece is complete, I photograph it in high resolution and carefully edit the file so every texture, detail, and brushstroke remains true to the original. What you see in the digital version is exactly what I created with real materials.

In a world flooded with AI-generated images, I believe people still crave something human. Something with soul. That’s why I never use automation or artificial design tools. My art is real — and I want that honesty to carry through every print I share.

These digital versions let me share my work globally, while staying true to the original creative process. From my hands to your home — that’s the heart behind every piece.

Thank you for supporting real artists — and for valuing handmade creativity in a world that’s becoming more artificial.

— Jonathan