凡全部或部份運用電腦軟硬體及相關工具所創作的繪畫都屬於數位繪畫的範疇；在可預測的未來，數位繪畫的應用將隨著科技的進步與創作者的想像空間逐漸擴大。本研究之範圍從數位繪畫的分析至相關業者的應用現況，探討選購電腦軟硬體的影響因素，同時對於數位繪畫的特性、應用、學習及創作的方法作最詳盡的解析。本研究的目的旨在尋覓數位繪畫創作與展示的最佳途徑，進而推廣數位繪畫創作的風潮，以滿足e世代藝術消費者的需求。本研究的結論包括：數位畫對於繪畫領域的衝擊及永續發展的策略，並且針對數位繪畫創作與展示的方式作出實質的建議。本研究期待吸引更多藝術家加入數位繪畫的創位行列，繪製更有創意的作品，讓數位繪畫呈現多元化的風格，並發展出廣泛的應用空間，進而培養更多藝術消費者，欣賞與收藏數位繪畫，共享數位藝術的寶藏。

Any paintings or images created partly or solely with computer software and hardware tools is considered to be digital paintings; predictably in the near future, the application of digital paintings will improve with the advancement of technology and the vast expansion of the creators’ imaginations. The research boundary include exploration of digital paintings functions, and it’s developing process, as well as analyzing the basic principles of choosing computer software and hardware for digital paintings to satisfy the needs of consumers in the e-generation, and to increase the number of consumers to appreciate the charm and diverse styles of digital paintings. Digital paintings can hopefully become a part of everyday life, and lead to a more superior lifestyle. Research conclusion includes: the impact and influence of digital paintings in the field of paintings, most efficient way of learning and creating digital paintings, and strategy for the continual development of digital paintings. This research shows complete exploration of digital paintings, hoping to make a mere difference in the future of digital paintings, open the door of digital paintings to more artists and allow the consumers to enjoy the treasure of digital arts.