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Disst
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So, I've been planning on getting into Digital Art. As I am, I have no drawing skills worth speaking of, but I think I have enough of an imagination, and enough determination to become at least somewhat skilled. Another artist I asked about this suggested a High-End Wacom Bamboo tablet. Should I go for the Bamboo Pen, or should I splurge and get the Bamboo Fun? Should I get a completely different kind of tablet?
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:04 am |
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| Disst wrote: |
| So, I've been planning on getting into Digital Art. As I am, I have no drawing skills worth speaking of, but... |
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"So, I've been planning on getting into Art."
You should get:
6. a sketch pad for pencils
7. an HB pencil
8. white vinyl eraser
9. if you want to splurge, get more pencils with different hardness
10. set up things on a table to draw
11. draw from your mind
12. draw some more
13. draw fast and sketchy
14. draw slow and detailed
I understand that you want to post digital stuff. But you need to have some skills first, you get that by filling sketch books
I'll leave you with a digital MeinKraft Hitler.
Are people really skipping the sketch pad phase and starting with digital?
Have fun drawing, either paper or digital.  |
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Disst
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 4:49 pm |
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| Alright man. |
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durgldeep
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:02 am |
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Welcome to Sijun!
I agree, usually it's better to start with pencil/paper.
On the other hand, if you've got loads of determination it doesn't matter where you start. 
Some people do amazing stuff with just a mouse. Example: http://forums.sijun.com/viewtopic.php?t=41857
Edit: oops, pencils are used in that one; was recalling the posts where only photoshop and optical mouse are mentioned. Sorry.
Obviously fancy equipment is no more helpful in learning to draw than a fancy car is in learning to drive
(or insert appropriate analogy here: ________ ).
Lots of tablets end up stuffed in a drawer and forgotten - they're not 'magical' at all, nosiree.
Maybe check the Wacom thread too: http://forums.sijun.com/viewtopic.php?t=42287
The important thing: Wacom nibs and tablet surfaces are now "consumable items" (they wear out/need replacing).
Hope this helps.
Edit2: recovery attempt (from stumble; above); mouse:
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:29 am |
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Hi! I use a tablet every day in my work. I recommend an Intuos 3 A5 (6x8) to beginners. While it's not the cheapest option, it will last you a very long time. It's just not much fun drawing on smaller tablets.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:57 am |
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| henrik wrote: |
Hi! I use a tablet every day in my work. I recommend an Intuos 3 A5 (6x8) to beginners. While it's not the cheapest option, it will last you a very long time. It's just not much fun drawing on smaller tablets.
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But Bamboo Fun tablets are roughly the same size, and is cheaper. I can't seem to find one at my local Futureshop, either.
'Less, this is what you're talking about. |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:50 am |
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henrik
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| Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:26 am |
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I meant the Intuos 3 A5.
If you have the money go for A4, (9x12) but again that is quite a step up.
The reason I recommend the Intuos 3 is because of its price. You can probably get it used at a good price. I don't think the Intuos 4 is all that great. The pen nib/Wacom surface is not a good combo. Wears out crazy fast.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:33 am |
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Oh Intuos 3.
I wasnt expecting the 3.
I got the Intuos 4 large (8x12)
I dont use it enough to burn through nibs. |
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