by Manuel Marino | Drawing
A visual drawing tablet is an investment that many people haven’t even considered. Little do they know that by investing in one, they could significantly simplify the completion of their projects. Whether you’re familiar with graphic tablets or not, chances are you don’t know much about how these devices can help you develop and enhance your digital art and imaging skills.
There are numerous features you can expect when using a graphic drawing tablet. However, before purchasing this innovative device, consider the following factors to make the best choice for your needs.
Size Matters
Bigger doesn’t always mean better. Ensure the tablet is manageable, especially if you’re not using it for professional purposes. The most popular models for home users are typically 4 by 5 inches, while professionals might opt for slightly larger sizes. Many people choose a smaller screen size to minimize the arm movement required to operate the graphics tablet.
Connectivity
It’s essential to be satisfied with how your computer and graphic drawing tablet connect, or you’ll end up frustrated every time you use them together. Luckily, you can now easily find tablets that connect via USB, which is the preferred method. However, if your computer is older … ...Read the rest.
“Do You Want a Graphic Drawing Tablet?”
by Manuel Marino | Arts
Whether we realize it or not, we encounter products influenced by digital art on a daily basis. Art has indeed evolved and taken various forms over time. The earliest forms of art included drawings on walls made with ash and objects created from various raw materials such as food, mud, trees, and animal skins. As time progressed, art expanded to include painting and drawing with different mediums. In modern times, traditional forms of art still exist and are popular, but digital art has emerged as a widely recognized, profitable, and in-demand form of artistic expression.
Digital art is essentially art that is created digitally with the help of software. It encompasses a wide range of styles, and the possibilities for creating unique pieces are virtually limitless. Many everyday items and furnishings are designed using digital art: cookware, furniture, toys, and especially electronics, videos, and games. The design of the sofa you’re sitting on may have been developed by a designer who experimented with various concepts using digital art software before making a final decision. While traditional art methods still have their place, many artists prefer using digital art software because it is faster, more efficient, and increasingly … ...Read the rest.
“The Demand For Digital Art”
by Manuel Marino | Arts, Culture, People
Jeremy White wrote this article exclusively for us. Jeremy is currently in the throngs of several projects and sub projects in digital art (2d here, 3d there), computer programming, and some hobby-level music production. Actually, all of it is hobby level, but… who cares? I consider Jeremy a real artist in digital painting, read the article and you’ll know why.
Digital Painting
Hello! I’ve been doing digital painting for a surprisingly short amount of time, but thought that since I’ve got around two years under my belt, I might as well voice some thoughts on the subject. I’m only a hobbyist, but I’ve graduated to CS3 recently and have had a Wacom tablet for some time and it appears that’s the standard layout for most people.
I started art when I was very young in the sense that I enjoyed writing short stories and loved to try to draw Ren & Stimpy characters. Sadly, I let that die away when I reached high school and never really cared again for art until things came to college. I found myself so bored in calculus and other studies that I’d draw in my notebook. At some point, I got very addicted to … ...Read the rest.
“Digital Painting”
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