Many peple think that digital art is like cheating: artists use patterns made by the programm, or make line arts using the photograph. But do you know, how difficult and complicated to get used to draw using computer? I think that computer graphics and digital art are new form of the art, not "cheating" at all.
When I started to draw using my computer and tablet, I was a bit confused. There are so many programs, and tools! Which should I use to draw wonderful pictures not only in my imagination, but in reality?
I believe the first and very important point is line art.It's kind of basement which you follow when you colour your picture.
Several programs can be turned to account for line art, I prefer Paint Tool SAI, it's not so complicated as Photoshop and created specially for drawing. Photoshop is another story. There is a pen, vector graphics tool, but I still can't handle it, so for now I'm just telling about SAI.
To start with, make a draft. It shouldn't be complicated, just make some leading lines for your future picture. If you are not used to your tablet, just draw it in your sketch book and scan. Generally all mistakes can be clearly seen on the screen. No worries, just analyze it an look for some tutorials if you don't understand how to make some parts. Then open SAI, create a new linework layer (Layers panel), and go ahead. It's better to try all the tools first to get used to it though. As for me, my favorite one is Curve, really convenient one. By the way SAI tool Curve is also kind of vector tool, but still scaling it up makes the image jugged.
Anyway to feel the difference between tools try to draw with pencil tool and then draw the same with curve tool. The difference is amazing!
Take a look:
Pencil lines:
Linework lines:
Enjoy your drawing and good luck!
If you are interested, you can also check out my latest lines
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