[Scion]

I'm thinking of getting a Wacom 4X5 next month since really that's all I can afford at this point, was wondering if I'm just wasting my money or what? I don't think I'll be doing strokes larger than 4 or 5 inches but is it harder to color or what not with such a small working surface?

[This message has been edited by Scion (edited February 04, 2001).]

[Loud]

If this is your first tablet you will be happy with the 4 x 5. I got an Intuos 4x5, so I can't speak for the graphire. I was worried that it would be too small, but it's not. If you don't use big strokes get it, you won't regret it.

[TheNexx]

At first I was thinking to get 6X8, because Im not a traditional artist and don't have tendency to big strokes. Iventually I got 9x12, and to tell the truth its small after 3-4 monthes I just think you get used to size so - size is really irrelevant if you think of your style. The only thing I would concern about , is type of work your tablet should do, and about of money you going to spend

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Dennis Sedov

[Scion]

Okay thanks, I'm just looking forward to coloring in things that I plan on scanning in, ex. would it make a difference if I had a 12X12 tablet or a 4X5 tablet (wacom) coloring in a pic like this?
http://www.world-domination.net/trod/leet1.html

I don't think it would require large strokes or anything (I didn't fix this image up for scanning so it's all blotchy though)

[Jaysin]

I think it really depends on the "type" of artist you are and how you are used to working. For example, if most of your traditional art is done on a large canvas you're more used to working with large strokes, a small tablet might feel too confined. If you're used to working on a smaller scale, then a 4x5 will be fine.

My current tablet is a 4x5 and it's a little worn out, so when I can afford to I'll be getting a 6x8. Honestly though, in this case size doesn't matter that much. You'll still be able to paint the exact same picture on a 4x5 that you could on a 21x32 (just making up a big size).