An exponential advancement in technology has dramatically transformed the way Indian art had been discerned and created long back. It has been a source of stimulus in itself and has also been the main attribute behind the advent of some distinguished artists. Traditionalists who take pride in the antiquated form of art style may wince for a moment at the ambush of technology, but its influence on contemporary form of art paintings is certainly irrefutable.

Nowadays, we would say that some artists, in fact, find it inconceivable to create artworks without any assistance from technology. Digital imaging has not only widened the horizon of the contemporary artists, but has also uplifted their creative knack to a great extent.

Now you must be thinking which digital imaging tools are we talking about. Well, there are many digital tools which can be used to enhance the artwork, but the one that is used more commonly is Photoshop. This tool has certainly given an additional edge to artists who were seeking out something which can help them in adding a touch of innovative flair to their work. The artists at present are very much technology-oriented. Some artists actually have the prowess to transform their own work into master pieces once they are given the latest in technology tools.

Other tools such as Illustrator and CAD are also highly popular and are being used often in the creation of Indian art contemporary paintings. The inception of digital imaging ultimately instigated in the year of 1990s. But over the last few years, specifically after the emergence of the new millennium, digitization of artworks has evolved in leaps and bounds.

Geometrical elucidation of paintings has also gained immense popularity. The entire vocabulary of painting has undergone a sea change. Undoubtedly, we would say that  the advancement of digitization has certainly given a ray of hope to several artists who may have found it a bit difficult to stand up straight otherwise. Nevertheless, too much of digitization has also to some extent undermined the significance of traditional-form of art paintings. And, this subject is one which has risen numerous debates in the past as well.

However, there are some distinguished contemporary art artists who have welcomed the concept of digitization with an open arm. Many even have affirmed and admitted that they use Microsoft's tools and Paints to enhance their artwork. These digital tools may be bereft of the retro charm, but there is no harm if they are able to stimulate or say stir up the inquisitiveness of upcoming and promising artists and give them a credible mean to exhibit their talent.

Photoshop is a much-hyped tool about which a lot has been heard and said over past few years. Filtering of images through Photoshop has become not just a methodology which has become more widespread, but very useful tool that is specifically used in the media-based industry also. Contemporary artworks have definitely shifted gear and are expected to branch off from the conventional styles.

Ultimately, would say that the influence of digital imaging in contemporary painting is evidently in the limelight. But, it is utmost important that the forthcoming generation of artists do not completely abandon the fundamentals of the paintings and tread on heels of the customary ideologies in some way or the other.