Starting your digital art journey? Well, there’s nothing better than some inspiration from the best digital artists in the world. In this article, we have delved deeper into the world of digital artists and listed the top 10 digital artists in the world who are a source of inspiration for aspiring digital artists.

1. Beeple

Mike Winkelmann, popularly known as Beeple, sent shockwaves through the art world when he sold a digital collage “Everydays: the first 5000 days” for a whopping $69 million in cryptocurrency at Christie's auction house. He’s known for selling NFTs and was first introduced to them in 2020. Beeple has redefined the boundaries of digital art with his distinctive style as his creations often incorporate a mix of surreal, futuristic, and dystopian elements, resulting in visually stunning pieces that leave viewers in awe. His vibrant, surreal creations often delve into political and societal themes, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.

2. Antoni Tudisco

Hailing from Hamburg, Antoni Tudisco, who calls himself digital Picasso on his Instagram, is a 3D visual artist and creative director. His distinctive style involves playing with realistic elements and bold imaginative designs. He has worked with popular global brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Versace, Gucci, Vogue, Puma, Google, Mercedes Benz, D&G, etc. His style includes smooth 3D shapes and textures polished by a bright color palette of neon pink and gold. Antoni has also won several notable awards. In his artworks, you can see his interest in pop culture, street art, and Asian visual concepts and you can see these surrealist experiments often embedded into branding campaigns.

3. Butcher Billy

Butcher Billy, a Brazilian artist, and pop culture icon, is known for his comic book style, vintage pop art. He’s a master in illustration and graphic design and brilliantly mixes reality with fiction. His creative concepts include referring to real life personalities like historical figures, politicians, musicians and artists as fictional characters. His body of work includes covers for famous novels, Netflix movies and series such as Forest Gump, Stranger Things, Jurassic Park etc.

4. Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami is a Japanese artist, a pioneer of the "Superflat" art movement, which blends traditional Japanese art with contemporary pop culture. His works include both fine art (painting and sculpture etc) and commercial media (animation ,fashion and merchandise). His colorful and playful creations have gathered international acclaim, and his collaborations with musicians, fashion brands, and even Louis Vuitton have expanded the reach of his distinctive style.

5. Kyle Lambert

Kyle Lambert is a British artist who is popular for his illustrated posters, especially the ever so famous TV show “Stranger Things” and “One Piece” on Netflix. Working with Netflix, Disney, Marvel and Universal has surely made a name for Kyle in the artist’s world. Lambert's dedication to detail is evident in every stroke, making the portrait appear almost indistinguishable from a high-resolution photograph. The level of realism he achieves is astonishing, down to the minute details in the subject's facial expressions, hair, and even the play of light on the skin. Lambert's ability to convey emotion and personality through his portraits is truly remarkable. His work not only captures the physical likeness of his subjects but also delves deep into their characters, bringing them to life in a way that few artists can achieve. It's this ability to connect on a profound level with the viewer that sets Lambert apart as a digital portrait maestro.

6. Eric Johansson

Erik Johansson is a Swedish-born artist who has taken the art world by storm with his mind-bending and surreal creations. Currently based in Prague, Erik is renowned for his unique approach to digital art, where he seamlessly combines photographic elements and various materials to craft scenes that challenge the boundaries of reality. What sets him apart is his ability to blend images in such a way that they appear to be genuine photographs at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, viewers are drawn into a world filled with logical inconsistencies, creating a profound and thought-provoking sense of surrealism. Erik's artwork often invites viewers to explore the depths of their imagination, as his compositions defy the laws of physics and reality. Each of his creations tells a story, evokes emotion, and encourages us to question the boundaries of our perception.

7. Alexis Franklin

Alexis Franklin's digital portraits are more than just visually striking; they are powerful statements on social and political issues. We just love the time lapses on her Instagram that show us her unique technique using Procreate and Photoshop. Inspired by classical oil paintings, her digital portraits look just as real as traditional oil paintings. Her subjects often include influential figures who have played pivotal roles in the fight for justice and equality. Through her art, Franklin amplifies the voices of those who have made a lasting impact on society.

8. Sean Charmatz

Sean Charmatz is a digital artist known for his most famous creations, SpongeBob SquarePants -  series that reimagines everyday objects as lovable characters. His whimsical and playful creations breathe life into everyday objects and turn them into adorable, relatable characters. His art often features charming characters formed from food items, office supplies, and other mundane objects, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. 

9. Filip Hodas

Filip Hodas, also known as Hoodass on his Instagram, is a digital artist celebrated for his captivating and thought-provoking dystopian creations. His famous works often transports viewers to post-apocalyptic worlds, where nature recovers the remains of human civilization.

One of his most iconic pieces, "Pop Culture Dystopia," gained widespread recognition for its imaginative portrayal of pop culture icons in a barren and overgrown landscape. This artwork not only showcases Hodas' meticulous attention to detail but also challenges us to reflect on the relationship between consumerism and the environment.

10. Hal Lasko

Also known as “Grandpa” or “The Pixel Painter”. He was a graphic designer before he left his civilian life to serve in WW2. In his later years, he suffered from a chronic age-related eye disease macular degeneration which severely limited his vision. This was a huge set back for anyone but specially someone making his living from his artist eye. But soon everything changed when his family gifted him a computer on his 85th birthday which had Microsoft Paint installed. He held his first gallery show in the last year of his life and left a name to remember, teaching many that passion knows no age. Despite his age, Lasko's dedication to his craft and his ability to adapt to new technology serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists of all generations.