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Tips on drawing on a graphics tablet
angemoon \| 02/16/2005 @034 \| edit post

Hi

I am new to using a graphics tablet and I wondered if there is any particular way to draw with it. I mean shld I use it like I am drawing or writing on paper. Should it be flat or tilted. At times if I am writing on paper on a tablet my wirst rests on the page and moves ove the page is this a problem on a graphics tablet, should i just have the pen touching the tablet and nothing else.

Basically any tips, I am new to this and I dont know if there is a best way to draw on the tablet. Also is it better to have the pen very sensitive or not so sensitive, once again any tips for a newbie to this technological product?

Re: Tips on drawing on a graphics tablet
CodeHead \| 02/16/2005 @047 \| edit post

Just make sure you have your tablet at a comfortable position when drawing with it. Tilted or flat works just as well. Try out different positions, and use the one that feels right to you.

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angemoon wrote on 02/16 @326
At times if I am writing on paper on a tablet my wirst rests on the page and moves ove the page is this a problem on a graphics tablet, should i just have the pen touching the tablet and nothing else.

As for putting a sheet of paper between the stylus and tablet, it's not a good idea. While it does give a more natural friction than the stylus on the bare tablet, it also wears out/quote]

As for putting a sheet of paper between the stylus and tablet, it's not a good idea. While it does give a more natural friction than the stylus on the bare tablet, it also wears out the tip of your stylus prematurely. If you're more comfortable sketching on paper, do your sketches the 'old-fashioned' way, then scan them into the PC, and use your tablet for painting the picture or whatever other edits you wish to make. Drawing on a tablet while close to drawing with traditional media, still has more than a couple of differences (both good and bad). With some time and practice however, you'll get more comfortable with your new piece of hardware.

Re: Tips on drawing on a graphics tablet
kittyKat \| 02/16/2005 @193 \| edit post

this is how I use my tablet
I place it in front of my monitor I forget I am using it
just like maybe you would using your mouse
now when you use your mouse do you look where your mouse is to surf?

no ...
just treat your pen like your mouse cause that's what it really is

also...
try using your tablet pen like this
open up in Photoshop start with 2000x2000 pixels make a new layer

hmmm... ok here look at this maybe this will help you

good luck and have fun!

[Message edited on 02/16 @195]

Re: Tips on drawing on a graphics tablet
angemoon \| 02/16/2005 @874 \| edit post

Thanks for the tips and hte suggestion for how I could start to learn more about how my tablet works

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