The position of traditional graphic methods and the latest advanced arts-based technology in art
education has been a hot topic lately, with modern creativity driving new practices for artist/educators.
This paper analyses the traditional artistic drawing/painting techniques and their complementary use in
computer tools and applications including computer graphics, as well as blended learning environments
on both advantages to those implementation issues.
The study is conducted based on systemized information obtained from 62 sources - research
articles, dissertations and methodological works in Russia, Kazakhstan and other countries for the
period of 2010–2025. These items were chosen using search terms referring to traditional graphics, fine
art, digital technologies and creative learning. The method of research aggregates the sequential
analysis, deep content interpretation, comparative look of local strategies and descriptive statistics of
recognized trends.
The findings show that the fragmented, add-on perspective model and forms of technologization
to traditional curricula dominate. The more coherent linear, multi-stream and hybrid approaches are the
most common for foreign contexts, but they are not widespread in the domestic practice. Although the
positive effects on student engagement and increasing creativity strategies, development of digital skills
are stable, qualitative evidence for the effectiveness in core drawing and painting proficiency is yet to
be proved.
With an emphasis on adopting a new integrated instruction model rather than relying on episodic
use of digital tools, this article argues that traditional drawing and painting are the fundamental creative
thinking, while digital techniques have the role of supplement and extension. Future research should
focus on quantitatively testing the models, designing evaluation standards and focusing on promoting
teachers‘ ability to use digital resources.