- Digital Art Trends 2025: Immersive Art Projects
The downturn in the film industry has led to a shift towards alternative creative offerings such as immersive experiences. VFX companies are exploring new ways to apply their skills, with both DNEG and Cinesite launching immersive divisions in 2024.
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The video above is a great example, showcasing how Cinesite created a moving version of Rembrandt’s "The Storm on the Sea of Galilee" for Frameless, an immersive art venue in London. Artists captured the look and energy of the painting, creating a light projection that fills the room and washes over visitors.
The video games industry is another area where VFX studios are expanding their reach, with the growth of experiences like Pac-Man Live and the development of new augmented reality (AR) gaming platforms.
- Digital Art Trends 2025: New Social Media for Artists
Artists are growing increasingly frustrated with mainstream social media sites, so new platforms are emerging that cater to their needs.
Artists started to move away from Twitter and onto Bluesky last year following Elon Musk’s announcement. The platform has gained a significant following since then and is becoming a more viable place for artists to market themselves.
Cara has also seen significant growth and is an anti-AI social and portfolio platform that puts creators’ interests first. It has become popular among artists who are interested in sharing their work in a community that is aligned with their values.
- Digital Art Trends 2025: Collaboration in Digital Art
Collaboration tools in digital art software have been growing in popularity in recent years.
In 2025, I expect to see the trend of making 3D modeling more approachable to 2D artists and graphic designers continue as platforms like WOMP and Adobe Project Neo develop tools to simplify the process.
Some of the key collaboration platforms include Figma, Miro, and Magma Studio, which offer features such as vector art creation, brainstorming sheets, and shared canvases. Established digital art software has also developed AI tools designed to enhance workflows, offering features like AI-generated lines and shapes, and enhanced color management.
- Digital Art Trends 2025: Creator-First AI Tools
In 2025, it appears that we will be moving away from the "prompt era" and AI will be more useful, with tools designed to enhance artist workflows.
AI tools from Adobe, such as Adobe Generative Fill and Generative Expand, are helping 3D modeling become more intuitive for 2D artists and graphic designers.
- Digital Art Trends 2025: New Visual Art Trends
A number of new visual styles are expected to emerge, including retro-futurism, simple line art, and more stylised 3D in illustrations.
Retro-futurism, which pays homage to vintage and retro styles, will be increasingly popular, as will a focus on stylised simple line art, which celebrates the clarity and honesty of hand-drawn lines.
Conclusion
Digital art will continue to evolve in the coming years, with technologies like AI, VR/AR, and immersive art experiences becoming increasingly important to the industry.
As platforms like Cara and Bluesky continue to grow, independent creators are finally getting the social media alternatives they have been asking for.
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