What interests me about technology, hmmmm...
I would have to say one of the greatest benefits is that it reduces creative inhibitions. Traditional art mediums are sooooooo expensive that the cost can be a roadblock. When faced with a piece of high-quality rag watercolor paper that set you back $10, you feel like you have to get it right the first time. You can't afford to make a mistake. With electronic mediums like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, you can experiment all you want and it doesn't cost you an extra penny (except for electricity) once you get over the hurdle of that initial investment in hardware and software. I suppose I could "waste" a lot of paper before reaching the cost of setting up a graphics-enabled computer system, but still, the process of making artwork is much encouraged by knowing you haven't wasted anything but your time when a piece doesn't turn out well. Beyond the similar savings in cost of development, a digital camera provides instant satisfaction. You get to see immediately whether your trip photo turned out well and have a chance to do it over before you get back home and discover your most treasured memory is just a blur.
One of the benefits of technology---speed---is also one of its downsides. Because you can get so much done so much faster, the expectations for what you can get done, whether self-imposed or imposed by others, can be unrealistic.
Oh yeah, to fulfill the requirement to comment on another's blog, see my post at Mana's Blogger Blog.
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