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Doreen_137017

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Wacom Tablet Tutorial
Apr 3^rd, 2011, 8:24am

Hi there...just me!

This week's tutorial is a must for anyone who has considered switching to a Wacom Tablet or anyone new to this marvelous tool. On the right side of the screen you'll see Download Image, click on that and it takes a few minutes to load, but is well worth the time!

Also check out the Free for Commercial use Pencil Box Brush pack right below the tutorial on my Fan Page.

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Sandra_137209

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Re: Wacom Tablet Tutorial
Reply #1 - Apr 3^rd, 2011, 8:41am

Thanks, I haven't looked at it yet but I will. I have a Bamboo tablet. I have had it for about two or three years. I use it constantly, but can't say as I have mastered it. When drawing, I find my lines are shaky looking. I mostly use it for editing and getting into the small areas that I can't quite control with a mouse or touch pad by hand.

Would love to learn more about how to actually "draw" with it.

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Doreen_137017

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Re: Wacom Tablet Tutorial
Reply #2 - Apr 3^rd, 2011, 8:52am

Hi Sandra,

I hope this tutorial can help with that, let me know. If it doesn't I'll keep my eyes open for a more detailed Tutorial on using the tablet.

I found that with mine (I have an old Intuos 3) I had to work with the different tips and find one that best represented my strokes. I had to work on calibration for stroke strength and I had to work a long time on developing a posture for my hand that better represented what was 'reality'...once I did those things, I'm very happy with drawing on my tablet

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Jannina_152182

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Re: Wacom Tablet Tutorial
Reply #3 - Apr 3^rd, 2011, 12:07pm

Hi Sandra,

I found out with my tablet that I have to reverse my strokes for a straight line. When drawing with a pencil, I tend to draw lines towards me. With the tablet, it is more like painting - start closest to your body and stroke outwards. I don't know why it works for me, but try it. Maybe it will work for you as well. Also, the pen tool is a great tool. It has more control than the pencil tool and allows for changes with the line.

Take care,

Jannina

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