June/July Pen Tablet Art Posting Thread...

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/21/2009 11:15:25 AM · #1

Bring em on! :) My first:

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

06/21/2009 02:56:50 PM · #2

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Not created entirely with the pen, I did use a starting image. This is from October, last year. I'm wondering if this kind of work will be acceptable for this thread?

Message edited by author 2009-06-21 15:25:43.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

06/21/2009 03:41:49 PM · #3

Originally posted by pixelpig:

I'm wondering if this kind of work will be acceptable for this thread?

Well, the whole reason I use a camera and computer is because of my underdeveloped drawing skills -- I was figuring any image where the editing made use of the advantages of pen/tablet capabilities should be OK. It's not like anyone is going to DQ you for breaking the rules ... ;-)

For example, I wanted to make this composite image, and the use of the tablet was pretty essential in removing the unwanted background of the added image. The pen/tablet is the most ergonomically advantageous (physical) input device -- doing a lot of painting/cloning with a mouse can be a leading cause of repetitive-stress injury.

Message edited by author 2009-06-21 15:42:15.

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

06/21/2009 03:52:18 PM · #4

I have a Bamboo, which I've only used one or twice. I've got to learn it, everyone says they're fabulous.

My motivation for picking up a digital camera (originally) was to go out & capture interesting colors, which I could use in digital art compositions. In many ways, I still pay more attention to color & form than I do to focus & framing. I highly value my quiet time in the lazyboy, working on digital art, it gives me great peace of mind.

Message edited by author 2009-06-21 15:53:07.

cynthiann

Nikon D810

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

06/21/2009 07:26:27 PM · #5

Top Secret illustrative DVDs

cynthiann

Nikon D810

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

06/21/2009 08:58:15 PM · #6

06/21/2009 09:06:22 PM · #7

This is the type of thing I was talking about. I did this in May of 1990 just after my son was born.
I would do these type drawing to pass the time while I was waiting on truck loads.
I have not recently done any of these, they are sort of time consuming.
If this is ok , I will start a new one and upload my progress as I can.

06/22/2009 06:12:31 PM · #8

My second.

Cynthia, that link was awesome. Nice DVD set! :)

06/27/2009 02:23:43 AM · #9

ya'll give up already???

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

06/27/2009 11:10:51 AM · #10

Okay, here is a fragment of a pen/ink/brush drawing just to get started.
After scanning the original in and eventually cropping out most of it, I added
some gradients and a blending mode to give it some color. Does it still
read as a tree branch?

...

Here's the whole thing in another version. I had a chance to go back and play with this again this morning. This time I painted using a blending mode or two to make things interesting.
this makes a nice 8x10.

this is one of a series of tree branches, stumps, etc. that reminded me of people.
I call this one "The Dancer", others are The Singer, and the Athlete. Undoubtedly they will show up in this thread eventually.

Message edited by author 2009-06-27 14:40:26.

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

06/27/2009 07:54:09 PM · #11

Okay, here is a double whammy...

I did this one with my pen tablet and a tutorial (link with image)

and then did this one on clay/scratch board because I loved it so much

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

06/27/2009 09:05:43 PM · #12

I'm not very good at this stuff.

haze

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/30/2009 10:53:29 AM · #13

My pen tablet is finally supposed to arrive tomorrow.. I Would love to see more images here... has this side challege gone dry?

06/30/2009 05:14:55 PM · #14

Heck no. Mine just take a while. Here is one I did last week though:

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

06/30/2009 09:40:06 PM · #15

LOL - here's another one from me. The Athlete.
The first is just hand-colored with the fabulous palette of colors we have available in Photoshop.
The second iteration - well, I just let loose with Topaz to see what would happen.

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Message edited by author 2009-06-30 21:40:35.

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

07/01/2009 03:00:07 PM · #16

Originally posted by haze:

My pen tablet is finally supposed to arrive tomorrow.. I Would love to see more images here... has this side challege gone dry?

Not dry, not for me. It is so hot here, my brain has turned to tofu.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

07/01/2009 11:44:11 PM · #17

Well this is what I have been able to do so far. My paper is larger than my scaner screen, so i my have to some creative editing.

Message edited by author 2009-07-01 23:47:09.

haze

Canon EOS-30D

07/09/2009 12:07:50 AM · #18

I have been messing around with my pen tablet a little bit.. but unfortunatly I have no internet at my new place untill Friday.. I will post a couple things over the weekend:) Can't wait to see more from you guys..

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

07/11/2009 02:31:28 PM · #19

One to hold you over while I add to the current work.

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

07/12/2009 02:51:21 AM · #20

07/13/2009 06:18:37 PM · #21

Sorry about all the copyright crap on this one. I can't have anyone nicking it before I can get it up where it's supposed to be.

Enjoy!

07/14/2009 12:08:47 AM · #22

I have a little finished,but quite a ways to go.

07/14/2009 06:14:41 PM · #23

Chaka:

Two down, 8 to go :)