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10 Essential Tools for Digital Artist

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Making art is a very rewarding process. Some people do it as a hobby others want to make it their full-time profession. If you are just starting out or very new to digital art, we have made a list of all the essential items which every artist should have in their toolset. These software, tools and guide will help you launch in the right direction with full pace. 1. Drawing Tablet A drawing tablet is a standard tool which every digital artist have in their toolkit. A normal mouse in not capable enough to draw intricate patterns. On top of that, they don’t have pressure sensitivity which is an essential part of making art digitally. Drawing tablets gives you full control and feels as natural as drawing with a pencil. Drawing tablets come in two variants; With screen – also called pen monitor/display tablet Without screen – drawing pad or Pen tab 2. Drawing Software The next most important tool for a digital artist is the drawing software. They are programs which are specific

Introduction to drawing proportions

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This lesson is an introduction of a series about drawing proportions. It will mostly talk about basic concepts now, while talking in details about each aspect of these in the upcoming lessons. The most key aspect when it comes to getting things right is to practice what you learned after each lesson. So I highly advice to follow any exercise I give you. It’s not far-fetched to ask you to spend at least 5-6 hours of practicing for each 30 minutes to spend reading my posts, as just reading this blog won’t get you better at drawing. While you can get proportions right using rulers & other measuring devices, your end goal should be to train your eyes to do the measurement mostly by itself, or as close to that as possible. For a starter, you can simply use such measuring tools to help you understand the different proportions of the object you’re drawing, particularly when it comes to drawing complex objects you will draw often & get good at, like the human body. Once you find yo

Proper Proportions of Figures and Objects

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Drawing Techniques For Accuracy Drawing is about observation. And if you want to improve your drawing skills, then you must focus on how you see the subjects that you draw. It seems simple enough – “draw what you see”. We’ve all heard it before and it is a fine suggestion because it does work. We do need to draw what we see. But if you don’t know what to look for, or perhaps more importantly – how to look for it, then this statement can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are several techniques we can use to help us see – thus helping us to improve our drawing. These seven techniques are designed to improve your accuracy in your drawings. They aren’t a perfect solution and they do require a bit of practice in order to master them. But keep in mind that drawing is a skill that can be attained by anyone if they are willing to put in a little work. Each technique is briefly discussed below with links to detailed lessons on the subject. 1. Sighting / Measuring We can use “tools” to

10 Basic Elements of Design

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Creating beautiful design is about more than inspiration or a great idea, it’s about understanding the fundamentals of the subject. Although it’s possible to spend years studying the nuances of design and the many varying takes on how to be successful at it, there are a handful, or two, of basic elements that every designer should know before beginning any project. Even amateurs in the field who maintain personal blogs or only make a hobby of it can utilize these following ten tips to create professional looking pieces, and anyone who intends to earn money from the endeavor must know them. Rules were made to be broken, of course, but you have to know what they are first. 1. LINE The first and most basic element of design is that of the line. In drawing, a liene is the stroke of the pen or pencil but in graphic design, it’s any two connected points. Lines are useful for dividing space and drawing the eye to a specific location. For example, think about how a magazine uses lines to se

How To Draw Any Animal From a Square, a Triangle and A Circle

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Try this exercises Resources: https://www.arttutor.com/blog/201801/how-start-drawing-using-simple-shapes www.lightofhopebd.org