Today we talk about different types of scanners. The most common size is 8.5" x 11" though if you're going to be scanning larger work you're better off using a tabloid-sized (11" x 17") scanner. I share my thoughts on ...
Today we're discussing digital art tablets. The brands covered include Wacom, (Bamboo, Intuos, Cintiq) Monoprice/Yiynova/etc., and Aiptek. Things to consider: Some artists still use and swear by a good mouse. Sometimes even with the fanciest tablet there are types of strokes best done with a mouse. The tablet ...
This week is all about digital painting. We discuss the techniques of underpainting (a good intro to which can be found here) and overpainting. Remember in realistic rendering that there is no single "flesh" tone but really a palette of colors ...
Today we're discussing low-cost and free alternatives to the standard art applications of Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, Flash, etc. We cover "Lite", "Elements," "Essentials," and educational versions of fuller software like Photoshop Elements, Painter Essentials, and Painter Lite Less-expensive Alternatives Artboard Acorn Artrage Sketchbook Pro Manga Studio Paint Tool Sai openCanvas Free Alternatives Apps Gimp Inkscape MyPaint Pencil Web Apps Editor Sketchpad Sumopaint
Today's episode is all about perspective. One point, (tunnel or cone) two point, (corner) three point, (corner and a top or bottom) curvilinear, (4 or 5 point) etc. We discuss elements like the horizon (eye) line and vanishing points. Tips Perspective works ...
Today we're talking about painting. It's important to remember to have fun while you're working. That's why people go into art, isn't it? To enjoy their work and to feel fulfilled by it. Whenever I get frustrated I just try ...
Wee! Making art! Today we discuss drawing with the proper mindset, allowing yourself to fail, and I share some wisdom from Chuck Jones's uncle on being a mighty fast pig. We talk about approaches to drawing including Line of Action, Drawing Mass, Gesture Drawing, ...
On this episode we ask, what do you want out of a forum? We discuss the work involved in building a community, I recommend the book Managing Online Forums, (As well as the website Managing Communities) and we take a look ...
This week we discuss making an image gallery. We talk about expectations, asking what do you want out of your gallery? What kind of management do you need? As well as other features to consider when setting one up. Things like Lightbox, watermarking, hotlink protection, download ...
This episode is all about Wordpress. We offer some answers to the question, "Why Wordpress?" Some of those include the famous 12-minute (Oh hey, now it's down to 5 minutes or less?) install: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq86rgU3rCU You can customize Wordpress to use for things ...
