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Digital illustration emerged in the mid-20th century, shortly after World War II, when engineers and scientists began experimenting with computers to generate visual patterns using algorithms. In the 1960s, pioneers like A. Michael Noll and Harold Cohen explored computer-generated imagery, laying the groundwork for digital art as a creative discipline. By the 1980s, the term “digital art” gained traction, and artists began using early software tools to create abstract and representational works directly on computers.
The evolution of digital illustration accelerated with the rise of personal computers, graphics tablets, and design software in the 1990s and 2000s. Programs like Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW gave artists unprecedented control over line, color, and form. Today, digital illustration spans everything from vector graphics and concept art to hyper-realistic paintings and AI-assisted designs. It continues to evolve alongside technology, blending traditional artistic principles with cutting-edge tools to redefine how visual stories are told.