Anybody here use keypads like Razer Tartarus/Orbweaver or the Logitech equivalent (discontinued I think) when painting? Curious.
I've integrate it in my workflow for the past 3-4 years in Photoshop, best ever investment! I've mapped hundreds of commands to date, so great of a feeling when you can navigate everything in PS on the fly while keeping your eyes and pen focused on the painting. Feels like Tom Cruise in Minority Report when you can navigate seamlessly without interrupting your flow lol
Using keyboards for shortcuts is one thing, but keypads are on a new level. Recommended.
I've used to own Nostromo as my main gear as I'm using Apple Wireless Keyboard at that time. It was great at gaming, but sucks in productivity as the membrane keys harden over time and a bit too large for Asian hands lol. Also there's no onboard memory so I ditched it as I dual boot my Hackintosh. Sold it and prefer to use Apple keyboard instead.
Now already got tablet monitor, I am now looking for small macro keypad, or those fancy knob
@drpsyko , how is your graphic tablet? I am a happy user of gaoman tablet . But I wanted to draw while seeing my pen and screen, so I was torn in between an iPad Pro or graphics tablet. Anyway , I chosen iPad Pro , without photoshop , I just feel like drawings with 9 fingers ... if you get what I mean .
Yeah, I am absolutely happy with it!
BUT, I have realized that Windows 10 does suck when it comes to screen scaling. Like, totally terrible when using dual monitor with different resolution and scaling. Even software trickery wont fix the scale offset unless the program itself opted to pen mode, which is I really appreciate that Clip Studio have it. So does Photoshop I believe. I had trouble editing PDF and adding signature on the tablet monitor. All screen must be set to same resolution for 1:1 scaling.
By the way, I just found out I can calibrate the touch scaling to reduce parallax lol.
Character design:
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Nergigante girl should combo with black and orange bra , if you get what I mean.
I totally got what you mean. Its just that I'm lazy to do scaly texture on it haha. Initially I wanted to make most of her skin to be dragon-like scale but too lazy.
On another note.. I'm getting a gift for my good friend. I'm looking into drawing tablets but seems there's more choices with better cost/performance in the form of Huion, XP-Pen and Monoprice.
Anyone has any feedback on those brands? And no, not planning on getting one with a screen. Budget wise ~rm500 is ok. I don't mind pushing that a little bit more.
Best purchase I've ever made for just rm1.2k. But using it as 2nd monitor now cuz got another job, no time to draw.
New Cintiq 16 not bad compared to the much pricier Pro version. Retail price might be around RM2.6k. Cheapest of its lineup to combat China/Korean pentab.
Nice! It's about RM1000 more than the china/korea equivalence. Tried the xp-pen and huions, didn't like them at all because there's a noticeable gap between the tip of your pen and the canvas, painting feels dissonant. Smart move from wacom, for 1k-ish more it would be worth it for the long run.
But actually this Cintiq also got noticeable parallax. Not as bad as the others but it's there. You have to pay more for less gap in the Pro version. For me, I can live with the gap, just for the sake of having more sensitivity and response rate, as well as tilt support and awesome pen. But I already got a tablet so I'll have to put off upgrading in the next few years.
My VR painting using Oculus Rift..no need Cintiq 16 :
Isn't occulus is more expensive than the Cintiq 16? Btw I'm intrigued with the 3d brush workflow, is it any faster than raster based workflow? For example, to produce a single image?
I wish I can post some art here. Drawing on the iPad feels damn great.
...However, it feels more difficult now that I increased my Zoloft intake. As if it dulls my inspiration as much as it dulls my emotions. Anyone else here take anti-depressants? Does it affect your productivity with artworks?
Since what we are doing is creative work, we need something to stimulate our desire to draw, like this pansu for example:
Still cannot feel that is out from his style. By the way, I want to try his techniques too .
I'm just focusing on the rotoscoping only. He took his own/other picture and trace it back using the reference lighting. He's really good at that, and improving it according to the theme that he wants.
All these awesome pieces guys! To shy to show my work lol
Don't be afraid to show/ask for comments. Not all of us can be superb artist in one day. Well, I'm still suck at anatomy, but a lot ppl in here willing to give advice on how to improve. You can see how bad I am in my earlier posts in this thread.
Any working artist in the industry can share how is the market and job opportunity in malaysia at this point? Thinking of converting hobby to full time but had no idea if artist can survive comfortably or not.
Currently in small company like the one I'm working right now needs someone that is able to do more than just drawings. Apart from 2D illustration, might need to do UI/UX or texturing. The more skills you have, the better your chance to survive in the industry.
It's been a while since I last posted here. Like 5-6 years ago. I graduated, worked multiple jobs in between, sold my drawing tablet. Recently the urge to draw is back, grabbed a cheap China (HUION H950P) tablet, and started to draw again. I couldn't believe that I left this hobby years ago. It makes me feel relaxed yet passionate and whole again. Then again, a simple drawing took 3 days, as I could only invest 2-3 hours per day.
Finally, I return to do what I like most: Drawing sexy anime girls in spicy poses
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Drawing in a single layer is challenging! Especially considering the amount of backtrack you need to do (painting on top of a mistake, etc.)
A simple drawing, training for a bit. I need more practice on doing line art, mine sucks ass
Your line is nice. I like the thick, overbearing line. Something out of the 70's and seemingly similar to JoJo. Just need to know the right place to thick/thin it out.
Single layer is pretty much like traditional painting. A single mistake or two isn't an issue since you're free to paint over it with whatever color that you want. I feel like I'm confined if I do lineart.
But overall starting with lineart is much faster. Like this one.
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