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Artist Information:
Manuel San Miguel
Lake Mary, FL
United States
Member Since: Sep 2000
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Artist Statement:
Computer Art is commonly used
to refer to any form of
creative expression generated
by a computer, or, assisted by
one. It is a term steeped with
derogative nuances and in many
cases, deeply rooted in
mistrust and fear. Fear of
change… of being left behind.


However, it is also the
product of lack of discipline
among certain digital
“artists”; the result of too
many people leaning on the
proverbial crutch of the
computer.

There is, on the other hand an
ever-growing number of truly
creative people working HARD
to expand, not supplant the
artistic boundaries. We are
Digital Artists, with as many
divergent styles and mediums
as in traditional art. Mine is
Digital Painting. Here too,
you find great diversity in
each individual artistic
approach.

In Digital Painting, I prefer
to start with a photograph;
load it into Photoshop, and
then create a simple sketch,
devoid of much detail. I then
import this file in Painter. A
study of both original image
and the sketch usually guides
me as to which medium and
style to use. During this
process, I have created quite
a few customized brushes and
settings.

This brings me to another
important fact: for the ...

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Manuel San Miguel's Free Artist Portfolio

Welcome to Manuel San Miguel's Portfolio.
Computer Art is commonly used to refer to any form of creative expression generated by a computer, or, assisted by one. It is a term steeped with derogative nuances and in many cases, deeply rooted in mistrust and fear. Fear of change… of being left behind.

However, it is also the product of lack of discipline among certain digital “artists”; the result of too many people leaning on the proverbial crutch of the computer.

There is, on the other hand an ever-growing number of truly creative people working HARD to expand, not supplant the artistic boundaries. We are Digital Artists, with as many divergent styles and mediums as in traditional art. Mine is Digital Painting. Here too, you find great diversity in each individual artistic approach.

In Digital Painting, I prefer to start with a photograph; load it into Photoshop, and then create a simple sketch, devoid of much detail. I then import this file in Painter. A study of both original image and the sketch usually guides me as to which medium and style to use. During this process, I have created quite a few customized brushes and settings.

This brings me to another important fact: for the ...
Artist: Manuel San Miguel, title: Silence, 2006, Computer Art

Silence, 2006
Computer Art,
16 x 20 X 2 inches
Price: US$ 142

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Artist: Manuel San Miguel, title: TheVigil, 2005, Computer Art

TheVigil, 2005
Computer Art,
16 x 20 X 2 inches
Price: US$ 145

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Artist: Manuel San Miguel, title: Enigma1, 2007, Mixed Media

Enigma1, 2007
Mixed Media,
20 x 15 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 158

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Artist: Manuel San Miguel, title: The Vigil, 2007, Mixed Media

The Vigil, 2007
Mixed Media,
13 x 20 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 154

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