Adult Petrie

Kor · **Reply #20 on:** February 06, 2008, 07:52:48 PM

That is a long time to be drawing.

LBTFan13 · **Reply #21 on:** February 06, 2008, 09:07:35 PM

that's a very nice picture! i agree he does resemble Pterano a lot. keep em coming

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #22 on:** February 06, 2008, 09:12:34 PM

Quote from: WeisseEdelweiss,Feb 6 2008 on 05:04 PM

I'm still playing around with what adult Ducky's look. I'm using
her mother as a bit of reference. I'm hoping to have that ready soon.

Yay, my favorite character's next! I can't wait, after the awesome Petrie one.

You're amazing. I can't draw for beans.

WeisseEdelweiss · **Reply #23 on:** February 06, 2008, 10:38:39 PM

I'm posting a Valentine's Day pic....now!

Kor · **Reply #24 on:** February 06, 2008, 11:50:53 PM

You can draw, just have to draw a lot, then some more, then more after that.

WeisseEdelweiss · **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2008, 11:44:25 AM

It takes time. That's no lie. ;3

Malte279 · **Reply #26 on:** February 07, 2008, 11:52:17 AM

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"What tools did you use?" Photoshop CS2, and Tablet

You are using a graphictablet WeisseEdelweiss? I have for a while been trying to buy one at ebay, but so far the wacom tablets were always sold for more than I was willing to bid. In spit of the fact that the wacom tablets are supposed to be the best (no batteries required for the pens etc.) I guess I might have to settle for a cheaper tablet.
I wonder if you can give me any useful hints which I should keep in mind when looking for / working with a graphic tablet?

WeisseEdelweiss · **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2008, 12:04:23 PM

Quote from: Malte279,Feb 7 2008 on 10:52 AM

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"What tools did you use?" Photoshop CS2, and Tablet
You are using a graphictablet WeisseEdelweiss? I have for a while been trying to buy one at ebay, but so far the wacom tablets were always sold for more than I was willing to bid. In spit of the fact that the wacom tablets are supposed to be the best (no batteries required for the pens etc.) I guess I might have to settle for a cheaper tablet.
I wonder if you can give me any useful hints which I should keep in mind when looking for / working with a graphic tablet?

I'll be honest with you, Malte. I didn't have a clue as to what kind of tablet I wanted, however I came across a rather large AIPTEK tablet. It works very well for me.
You're absolutely right about the batteries. Although it can be annoying, I learn to live with it. ;3

What I find, when people first start out with their tablet, is that they have a difficult time drawing on the equipment and looking at the screen at the same time. This difficulty holds merit as we are all traditionally accustomed to looking at we draw or write as we put it on paper. Getting use to the tablet is all something that comes with practice just like drawing itself.

Working with a tablet has many benefits vs using a mouse. It provides as much control (if not more) as a pencil on paper. I'm a big fan of traditional art yet I'd much rather use Photoshop and my tablet. It's a geat opporitunity to work with extreme detail.

I hope that assists you. If you have anymore questions ask away. ^^

Kor · **Reply #28 on:** February 07, 2008, 05:21:04 PM

Are there certain brands or something to look for when one does think about buying one?

I guess most software one uses can be a bit pricey. I didn't know the pens took batteries, I guess like wireless mice. Never liked those, the main reason is every one I tried just stops working after at time, even changing the batteries doesn't help.

I guess not looking while one is drawing is like not looking at the keys while one is typing, though a bit harder.

Malte279 · **Reply #29 on:** February 07, 2008, 06:00:33 PM

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I hope that assists you. If you have anymore questions ask away.

Thank you

One thing I'm wondering about is how long it takes until the batteries in the pen have to be changed. Can you say about how many hours it takes for the batteries to run down?

mcr mad · **Reply #30 on:** February 07, 2008, 06:16:00 PM

Quote from: WeisseEdelweiss,Feb 6 2008 on 11:39 PM

Yes, I have been drawing since I was about 5 years old. I'm 20 now. XD
It takes time.

DAM! 15 years, i've been doing it for like only 4 mouth's now and i suck arse but i just like drawing

Petrie. · **Reply #31 on:** February 07, 2008, 06:40:41 PM

Awesome looking one of me much older.

Good seeing you around the GOF again!

Kor · **Reply #32 on:** February 07, 2008, 08:25:18 PM

just keep drawing, imagine how improved you'll be after 1 year, let alone 5.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #33 on:** February 08, 2008, 04:36:21 AM

That's optimistic. Maybe there's hope for me yet............nah!

Kor · **Reply #34 on:** February 08, 2008, 05:20:39 AM

Keep tryng, and ask for tips here maybe you can start your own thread about tips for beginning artists.

WeisseEdelweiss · **Reply #35 on:** February 08, 2008, 05:19:16 PM

Quote from: Malte279,Feb 7 2008 on 05:00 PM

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I hope that assists you. If you have anymore questions ask away.
Thank you
One thing I'm wondering about is how long it takes until the batteries in the pen have to be changed. Can you say about how many hours it takes for the batteries to run down?

It takes probably about a month or longer.
For the pen I use it requires a AAA battery.

pteranofan · **Reply #36 on:** February 08, 2008, 08:47:44 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!
He looks like his uncle.

Kor · **Reply #37 on:** February 08, 2008, 10:01:16 PM

It is a good picture.