The idea of making different types of characters and models with suitable environments is always expected from a digital artist. So why not create them with a twist? Get random by stepping out of the box. Get unexpected by deviating from the initial plan. When the outcome is not what you thought initially, you're pretty much on the right track.
Believe it or not, it's pretty easy to make a real character. It's simply about making a replica of an existing person, and all it focuses on is getting the right details in place. But fantasy or self-imagined characters require a lot of time to think through their anatomy, poses, composition, etc. Even though there is a stark difference in the creation of both real and non-real characters, what never changes is the approach to making them. As a designer, it's vital to contribute your style and personality to it as well. This is what personalises the artwork and makes it 'yours'.
Even though some designs and projects get recognised over others that a designer has created, the bottom line is that they're all of equal value. The designer puts the same amount of energy, thought and skill into each artwork. It's important not to lose that focus. Because if that balance is disrupted, it might make way for a shaky future.
In India, digital painting is yet to be accepted as a mode of communication. And from what it looks like, it's still a while away. The only reason is that India lacks encouragement in this field as well as basic knowledge. Once we're able to overcome this, it's only then that digital paintings will make for a much more natural form of communication.
