So I treated myself to a new drawing tablet last week. I was a little worried by the size difference between my old Intuos (drawing area 12″x12″) and the smaller area of my new Cintiq 12WX (drawing area 10.3″x6.4″). The biggest problem I’ve come across so far though isn’t size related…It’s the smoothness of the surface. I like to draw and colour in a scratchy-scrawly way so the smooth drawing surface is going to take a bit of getting used to. Blah blah blah…Anyways, here are a couple of illustrations I’ve done – can you see a difference? (Cowboy – Painter, Cowgirl – Photoshop)
I don’t know anything about tablets except that we got the Bamboo for my daughter who is pursuing a career in graphic design. She’s been buried in school work though, so has had little time to experiment with it.
Love both the cowboy and cowgirl illustrations!!
Awww thanks! I’ve heard good things about the Bamboo as a starter tablet – I bet she’ll love it! x