jeudi 8 mai 2014

Art & The Incorporation Of Gaming

By Robert Sutter


On the surface, one would imagine that gaming - in and of itself - is actually a form of art. It's not hard to see why, as there is a sense of creative direction put into place and I am sure that many would be able to agree with such a point. However, is it possible that video games can actually help those who want to get into certain types of art, drawing and painting included? As past experiences have shown us, I have to believe that this is very much the case.

There have been a number of video games that have helped those with penchants for art and I believe one of the earliest examples was, "Mario Paint." Released for the Super Nintendo back in 1992, it was one of the first video games which, I recall, came with a mouse and pad not unlike a computer. Basically, the game ran the gamut from digital drawing to animation. It also included a simple musical tool, which only helped to make it the perfect art introduction for gamers at that time.

It goes without saying that, with the more recent series known as "Art Academy," Nintendo did not stop in its artistic pursuits during the 90's. For those who are unfamiliar with "Art Academy," it is a video game series that included many art lessons, which is important for those who simply want to get their start on the matter. One of the elements that I have noticed was that Nintendo was able to make the games surprisingly accessible for newcomers. Then again, this is one of the reasons why Nintendo's series are able to appeal to many demographics.

Nintendo was not the only entity that decided to focus on art as far as its video games were concerned. While this is a lesser-known entity, the more recent uDraw gaming tablet is something to take into consideration. It combined artistic learning as well as notable characters along the lines of SpongeBob SquarePants. It goes without saying that this particular piece of tech was made to appeal to a younger audience. However, this did not negatively impact its unique nature, as it is still an interesting peripheral.

It is something of a lie to say that video games cannot provide people with assistance as far as art is concerned. The above examples are just a couple to consider and many of them have proven effective, as "Art Academy" was able to showcase. Of course, if you are someone who wants to develop a career for him or herself in art, maybe these titles have come to your attention. If they have not, perhaps you can benefit from becoming lost in these forms of digital media.




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