Editing Concept art (section)

==Materials==
Concept art has embraced the use of digital [[technology]]. [[Raster graphics editor]]s for [[digital painting]] have become more easily available, as well as hardware such as [[Graphics tablet|graphics tablets]], enabling more efficient working methods. Prior to this, any number of traditional mediums such as [[oil paint]]s, [[acrylic paint]]s, [[Marker pen|markers]] and [[pencils]] were used. Many modern paint packages are programmed to simulate the blending of color in the same way paint would blend on a canvas; proficiency with traditional media is often paramount to a concept artist's ability to use painting software. Popular programs for concept artists include [[Photoshop]] and [[Corel Painter]].{{cn|date=March 2025}} Others include Manga Studio, [[Procreate (software)|Procreate]] and [[ArtRage]]. Most concept artists have switched to digital media because of ease of editing and speed. A lot of concept work has tight deadlines where a highly polished piece is needed in a short amount of time.{{Cn|date=March 2025}}