The answer is always the same for the artist-Diversify

As an artist, I have been concerned for some time about the increasing abundance of images and designs due to the internet and spread of technology. I wonder what will happen to the value of individual works due to this reality of millions and perhaps billions of images and ideas available at anyone's fingertips, due to the internet. Things could go in many different directions, as is always true of guesses about the future.

As original, physical works of art are concerned, it could be that this accessibility could cause their continued devaluation. On the other hand it is also possible that after a time of adjustment, original art could rise in demand and value, as many of the creative and talented minds switch over to using their skills in a digital medium. I used to think of this as good news for myself, as I would stay working in the physical realm but the more I look into the virtual and tech worlds, the less motivation that I seem to have to make physical art. The capabilities for expression are already becoming too great for me to ignore. All the more reason to diversify and be prolific in my abilities, as should we all, both artist and "non-artists". The days of being one of the few that hold the secret knowledge of blacksmithing or anything else for that matter are almost over.