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Amazon had a sweet deal on Sketchbook Pro (Mac/PC version) last week, and as part of the bargain I snagged a Wacom Bamboo stylus for iPad & iPhone. The rationale for this was to have a way to doodle ideas on my iPhone and send them straight to my home computer via DropBox for editing later. Now that I've been using it for a few days, I think this system will work out nicely.
Just as a clarification – the Bamboo stylus isn't the same as the pen that comes with their Bamboo pen tablet. The styluses (styli?) for the pen tablets won't work on an iPad or device with a similar touchscreen. Instead of the plastic nibs used in Wacom's pen tablets, the Bamboo stylus has a rubbery nib that mimics whatever it is that's special about your fingertips. I don't know how it works, but the results kind of speak for themselves: wickedoffkiltah.deviantart.com…
It feels like drawing with a Sharpie marker, but it is possible to do really detailed work if you've got the patience and inclination. Carlo Ostrout of "Life After Death" [lifead.thewebcomic.com/comics/… and Elizabeth Fernandez of "The Code Crimson" www.comics.thecodecrimson.com/… have been making their comics from start to finish using iPads for some time now. They may lack the processing power of a desktop machine, but you also can't sit in a recliner with a computer and Cintiq tablet very comfortably. I'll probably never draw a comic while sitting in a canoe in the middle of a lake, but in all honesty, the possibility is pretty enticing.
Just as a clarification – the Bamboo stylus isn't the same as the pen that comes with their Bamboo pen tablet. The styluses (styli?) for the pen tablets won't work on an iPad or device with a similar touchscreen. Instead of the plastic nibs used in Wacom's pen tablets, the Bamboo stylus has a rubbery nib that mimics whatever it is that's special about your fingertips. I don't know how it works, but the results kind of speak for themselves: wickedoffkiltah.deviantart.com…
It feels like drawing with a Sharpie marker, but it is possible to do really detailed work if you've got the patience and inclination. Carlo Ostrout of "Life After Death" [lifead.thewebcomic.com/comics/… and Elizabeth Fernandez of "The Code Crimson" www.comics.thecodecrimson.com/… have been making their comics from start to finish using iPads for some time now. They may lack the processing power of a desktop machine, but you also can't sit in a recliner with a computer and Cintiq tablet very comfortably. I'll probably never draw a comic while sitting in a canoe in the middle of a lake, but in all honesty, the possibility is pretty enticing.
Sketching on the Train
In an attempt give my drawing skills a boost, I've taken a page from the Denver Brubaker playbook and have once again resumed packing my sketchbook along with my lunch before going to work. If you've never heard of him, Denver is the guy behind Tales of a Checkered Man, a superhero/adventure comic that updates each Wednesday. I highly recommend it – great story, fun characters, and fantastic artwork. Check it out here: http://thecheckeredman.com/
The inspiration to start bringing by sketchbook everywhere came from clicking on Denver's Sketchbook link, which has drawings he's done during his commute. I've got a pretty long commute my
Achievement Unlocked
This week wraps up my first attempt at doing the dual/intertwined storyline thing. This arc actually began four weeks ago with the comic "What a Turnoff," and I'm pretty happy with the way it's turned out. I agonized over how to finish it, and I ended up taking a page out of the Calvin & Hobbes playbook. I don't want to post any spoilers, so you'll just have to come back Tuesday and Thursday to see what happens!
I also had a Photoshop breakthrough and discovered the secret to creating a subtle texture in the background by using the "overlay" function. It's a technique that Mike Krahulik of Penny Arcade uses a lot, and I'm ridiculously ex
Thoughts on the Intuos4...
...just in time for the release of the Intuos5!
Back in January, I plunked down the cash for a new Wacom Intuos4 pen tablet. I wanted to take some time to use it before writing a review, and while I was getting accustomed to the Intuos4, the Intuos5 was released.
Obvious obsolescence notwithstanding, here we go:
I've been using my Intuos4 with Photoshop and Manga Studio EX for almost two months now, and it's been a real time and space saver. Since I'm mostly using the tablet to draw a comic that is published online, I don't have to worry about having to scan or store physical drawings. I do prefer drawing on paper, but time and space are
Making a DeviantART Profile
I just started a webcomic in January and figured it might be cool to share here as well. Feel free to stop by http://wickedoffkiltah.com/ and browse through the archive, subscribe to my RSS feed, or send a message!
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There's a mobile version of Sketchbook for iPhone/iPad, and it has most of the functionality of the desktop version. I think it's about $2 USD in the app store. It's perfect for doodling ideas when you're away from your main setup.