Craig Mullins: Pioneering the Digital Canvas

Craig Mullins: Pioneering the Digital Canvas
4th July, 2024 6 – 8pm GMT+1
W1 Curates
Flannels
161-167 Oxford Street
London
W1D 2JP

Craig Mullins, often hailed as the Godfather of Digital Art, has cemented his place as a pioneering force in digital painting. With a notable career spanning over three decades, Mullins is globally acclaimed for his profound impact on conceptual art within the film and video game industries. Trained in the classical painting techniques of the old Masters, a wide array of artists influenced his work, yet his primary muse remains the natural world. Mullins’ insatiable curiosity and continuous quest for learning keep his practice evolving, reflecting a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation.

In the early days of digital art, Mullins was among the first to fully embrace and master the capabilities of digital painting software, particularly Photoshop. His extensive background in traditional painting, combined with his curiosity to explore new technologies, led him to create custom digital “brushes” and a painterly aesthetic that set him apart. This groundbreaking approach marked a significant shift in the art world, where traditional media began to merge with the limitless possibilities of the digital world.

Today, Craig Mullins’ influence is felt worldwide, with artists from every corner of the globe drawing inspiration from his techniques and innovations. His contributions have not only expanded the horizons of digital art but have also redefined the tools and methods artists use to express their creativity.

Opening on the 4th of July, 2024, at the public art and creative hub W1 Curates on London’s Oxford Street, viewers will have the opportunity to experience Mullins’ work in full effect on the big screens of W1 Curates.

Craig Mullins: Pioneering the Digital Canvas opens on the 4th of July, 2024 at W1 Curates from 6pm to 8pm GMT+1

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