Bmw Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hey, Well I've had a lot of free time lately, and I have been browsing through the media boards. Some of the work here is amazing..like...jaw dropping :shock: Many talented artists on tip it forums, and I am inspired to test my skill in simple graphic designs, sigs, etc. The one thing is that I am terrible at drawing :lol: I've never tried to draw on the computer really, but do you really need to have good drawing skills in order to create good looking work? Any tips on practicing? Im getting Adobe Photoshop CS 8 in about 30 minutes, 25 ..wait 23 seconds ( :lol: yea, don't ask) and would like some tips from the best out there, and how you got started! Thanks a lot 8) Bmw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak722 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Pencil and paper my friend, then scan and edit with photoshop. easier than mouse. The Enrichment Center reminds you that the weighted companion cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the Enrichment Center urges you to disregard its advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-TA Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I'm not sure if their out where i live, but you can get a ''mouse pencil drawer'' which is a mat like you use your mouse on but you draw on it and it comes up on your monitour. Very fun to use and easyier than paper and pen. Mta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak722 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 You mean a drawing tablet? If I had that then I wouldnt be stuck with nasty drawings here. The Enrichment Center reminds you that the weighted companion cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the Enrichment Center urges you to disregard its advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-TA Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 You mean a drawing tablet? If I had that then I wouldnt be stuck with nasty drawings here. I'm not sure what their called i'll take a look around some Computer shops on the internet and find out what their called. But i'm pretty sure I will be purchasing one of them! Mta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak722 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Yea I cant even find one myself besides those on ebay... The Enrichment Center reminds you that the weighted companion cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the Enrichment Center urges you to disregard its advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Tallin Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Jab got one for christmas and gave me the link...I forgot where he got it so PM him about it, he knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-TA Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Jab got one for christmas and gave me the link...I forgot where he got it so PM him about it, he knows. Aww, the great jab. I'll sure pm him, been looking for around shops in my home town for a few months now. I't realy helps with all art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itachi Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Yeah I have one it's called a "Graphic Tablet" or "Wacom Tablet" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmw Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 any tips for doing things like logos..abstract wallpapers/backgrounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sragral Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 any tips for doing things like logos..abstract wallpapers/backgrounds? Start out at http://www.good-tutorials.com. It can really get you started and help you learn the basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonking Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Flash is pretty easy I've made things I couldn't draw on it and its easy to edit but its not free. ~^v^~Ex-Leader of the Divine Flames of Redemption~^v^~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyronamics Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 You mean a drawing tablet? If I had that then I wouldnt be stuck with nasty drawings here. I'd eat my entire stock of HB pencils if I could get my mitts on a drawing tablet.... Superknight/Blademaster: Level 150; Hps: 132Theoretical damage per round: 234Highest recorded damage in one round: 104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-TA Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 You mean a drawing tablet? If I had that then I wouldnt be stuck with nasty drawings here. I'd eat my entire stock of HB pencils if I could get my mitts on a drawing tablet.... Haha, Why don't you order from a computer shop on e-bay/internet. Their only something like, ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã70/$90-100. I think every signature artist want's one. Mta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmw Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 Well I have photoshop 8 CS now...its pretty cool. Im looking through some tutorials at the website you have told me to..things are going ok..getting the hang slowly. One thing tho, when I click something on the toolbar like text, the little text cursor should show up when I move the mouse into the box? Sometimes it does that and works great, other times it still shows the normal mouse cursor. I can click and try everything under the toolbar, like gradient, crop, rectangle box, but the cursor never changes :? Any idea why? The problem is usually fixed by restarting the program..but its kinda annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itachi Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Well I use Macromedia Flash MX 2004 for all my art weither it's Stick People *cough* http://members.rogers.com/revan/sigs.htm *cough* or real people (workin on that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmw Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 So yea..anyone know why my program is doing this? (Last post, 1st page) It's pretty annoying. I'm going through tutorials learning how to do different cool things (yea..so far it has been pretty cool!) but I can't get halfway through something without having to restart the program. Halfway through the tools just don't work...I click a tool, go into my workspace to use it, but nothing happens. The same pointer is still there (regular white mouse cursor) so I cant do anything except for pointless clicking. Help Please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak722 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Well I use Macromedia Flash MX 2004 for all my art weither it's Stick People *cough* http://members.rogers.com/revan/sigs.htm *cough* or real people (workin on that) I knew it! :D The Enrichment Center reminds you that the weighted companion cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the Enrichment Center urges you to disregard its advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmw Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 Anyone have a soultion to this problem? :cry: Can't really use my great photoshop 8 yet because of this :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sragral Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Well I have photoshop 8 CS now...its pretty cool. Im looking through some tutorials at the website you have told me to..things are going ok..getting the hang slowly. One thing tho, when I click something on the toolbar like text, the little text cursor should show up when I move the mouse into the box? Sometimes it does that and works great, other times it still shows the normal mouse cursor. I can click and try everything under the toolbar, like gradient, crop, rectangle box, but the cursor never changes :? Any idea why? The problem is usually fixed by restarting the program..but its kinda annoying.Sorry, but I have no idea how to fix that. I've never had that happen to me, but I do use PS7. The only thing I know to suggest would to reinstall the program. Sorry I can't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auicroa Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 for drawing things with moniter theres a sony vaio moniter.... comes with pen too. my friend has one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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