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Post by Helen on Sept 25, 2011 23:54:01 GMT
The glossies are great. It sometimes takes up 40-70 layers for glossies, but I divide them into separate files.
Gorgeous outcome of the glossy orbs and great composition. I love the spacey background!
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Post by blackpenny on Sept 26, 2011 16:47:40 GMT
I love the bubbles - they're gorgeous!
Glossies are not easy and they take a long time. I get confused with so many layers. I've done Helen's Galaxy Ball tut a few times and still not happy with my result. I need to play with the transparency more. But I keep going back and one day I'll get it.
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Post by barbieq25 on Sept 28, 2011 9:41:45 GMT
Very nice effect with the glossies!
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Post by TheBad1 on Oct 5, 2011 21:33:25 GMT
I did write a reply on Saturday but pro-boards decided to throw a wobbly when I clicked Post Reply Wednesday night I still love your glossies ... and love that shooting star. Labyrinth sounds like a great project and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it
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Post by moninca on Dec 12, 2011 2:24:14 GMT
Hi all. I'm sorry I disappeared for a while. Unfortunately the last two months have been extremely difficult in a number of ways, the worst being that I lost my mother about 2 weeks ago. Her health had been going from bad to worse for several months, but her death was a bit of a shock to the family. I'm doing okay for the moment, but I'm trying to stay distracted. I was actually out shopping the other day, and saw a Bamboo tablet for a good price, and figured I should probably start doodling again.
I've never used a tablet before, though. It's a Wacom CTL470 Bamboo tablet and pen. Is that a decent one for a beginner to use? Does it work with PDN? I haven't bought it yet, but was just wondering if I should. Anything to stay distracted, and I really do miss messing around with PDN....
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Post by Helen on Dec 12, 2011 2:52:42 GMT
Oh my gosh. I don't even know what to say about your mother's passing. Please accept my deepest, sincerest, and heartfelt sympathies.
Regarding the tablet, I use a CTL460 (the smallest one) and at first I didn't like it because it's not compatible with PDN, but with other programs it is. It's much easier on the hand (if you have carpal tunnel). When I first bought it, I wasn't so good with it, but it takes a few months to get "used" to. I don't know if you have a "rough" side/ paper that's provided with the product, but if you don't, just tape a piece of computer paper on the drawing surface and the pen can be better controlled--kind of like the traction paper and pencil create.
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Post by barbieq25 on Dec 12, 2011 6:20:35 GMT
I am sorry to hear your Mum passed away. My heartfelt sympathies & condolences & a great big hug.
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Post by delpart on Dec 12, 2011 7:12:49 GMT
Sympathies on your loved one passing and welcome back.
No advice on the tablets. But what Helen mentioned is spot on with one of PDN's limitations. However, like she indicated there, you can use it with something else and import items to do more complex manipulations and combinations not possible with some other programs. Hope that makes some sense.
Be well and let some art help you if it can.
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Post by Sargon III on Dec 12, 2011 8:06:24 GMT
I imagine there's no worse time than the loss of a mother, Deepest Sympathy in Your Loss, moninca. I never used a tablet, Isn't it a replacement for the mouse but with more features? I know that PDN doesn't support pressure sensitivity, but we can use the tablet for PDN, right ? except this feature? I love the LCD Graphic Tablets, but they are so expensive .
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Post by Leif on Dec 12, 2011 17:52:05 GMT
Sorry to hear that you have lost your mother. Death in the family is always hard, no matter if you expect it or not. You have my deepest sympathy.
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Post by lancemcknight on Dec 13, 2011 2:41:12 GMT
First, my sympathy for your lost, monica.
Second, I own a Bamboo and love it. It makes doodling, coloring, and paint brushing so much easier than a mouse ever could. Unfortunately, the problem is PDN don't support pressure sensitivity yet. You could always get MyPaint (free!) and use that.
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Post by Pixey on Dec 13, 2011 15:40:22 GMT
Hi there - I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about your Mum's passing. Yes, a good idea to keep doing something right now. I purchased a tablet last year and have only used it once. Can't get the hang of it all and much prefer the old mouse
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Post by venicet on Dec 13, 2011 20:33:37 GMT
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing Moninca. I wondered where you had disappeared to. Glad to have you back. Art is a great place to lose yourself and forget your cares. For me anyway. I've been considering getting a tablet as well, but have no idea what they are for. It will be interesting to see what you do with it, if you get one.
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Post by moninca on Dec 15, 2011 4:18:18 GMT
Thank you all for your kind thoughts. They mean a lot. This is the first time someone this close to me has died, so I'm in unfamiliar territory. Not liking it, to say the least. What do you mean by "pressure sensitivity"? Does that mean I wouldn't be able to use the pen at all? Or does it mean that I just can't adjust certain things? I've never used one before, so I'm not sure about the terminology. I've never used a mouse. I do all my drawing on a laptop with a touch/keypad. My finger is my pen. lol ^_^ I have a hard time using mice for anything, even the basic word processing programs. Not sure why.... *head scratch* That's why I'm interested if the tablet would work or not. My fingers could use a rest!
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Post by delpart on Dec 15, 2011 7:02:55 GMT
Pressure sense on devices like these allows a feedback to replicate what you could do with a traditional instrument. Hard to explain in text ... Essentially if you want to draw a fading line you gradually use less pressure toward the end of your stroke. The line will fade to a fine point. Another example is the twist/pressure orientation that can be setup with some brushes to create an effect normally achieved with a brush where more pressure and a sweep equals a large flattened area. Of course air brushing where more pressure or delayed resting can make all sorts of effects ... Here's a link with a little video that may help show you what it may mean in context: Wacom Tablet reseller/fanboy linkIf you are comfortable using your fingers like that, some of the abilities to use you fingers like some of the phone based controls will be really welcome to you as well now that I think of it. Just my two cents, but maybe that will help some.
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Post by venicet on Dec 15, 2011 14:56:40 GMT
thanks delpart. It gives me a better idea of what a tablet is all about I have no problems with using a mouse or getting a sore wrist so I'm okay for now. I will definitely be looking for a tablet, but will probably wait until they go down in price! I don't want to get a cheap one and have to replace it anyway LOL
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Post by Helen on Dec 15, 2011 21:26:49 GMT
Delpart nailed the answer to "pressure sensitivity." It basically means that the harder you press on the tablet, the thicker the line.
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Post by TheBad1 on Dec 15, 2011 22:11:34 GMT
I tried to post earlier in the week but the forum had a hissy fit ... So very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It's my mum's anniversary next week .... it does get easier
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Post by moninca on Dec 17, 2011 4:33:17 GMT
Thanks for the explanation, that helps a lot. ^_^
I guess I just need to decide if it is worth it then. I've never really used anything that requires pressure sensitivity in PDN. At least, I don't think I have.... (I'm not talented enough yet to do manual shading and such, lol) So if that's the only drawback, I may go ahead and get it.
Thanks Welsh. *hugs* How long ago?
I know there's going to be good days, and that it will get better, but today was really awful, in a number of ways. I felt like a toddler again, wishing "Mommy was here to fix everything". And she's not. It's awful....
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Post by Goonfella on Dec 17, 2011 6:12:51 GMT
Sorry to hear about your Mum. I know how you feel . I felt the same when my Mum passed away. We were always chatting together about all sorts of things and then suddenly she was not there to chat to. You will get through it though. It`s hard at first but they say time is a great healer and they are right . And you know we are always here for you . As for the tablet, I have never used one so I`m not really in a position to give advice but what I can say is that you are certainly talented enough for one. And you`ll only get better.
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Post by blackpenny on Dec 17, 2011 16:46:00 GMT
Sorry to hear about your mother, Moninca. I know the feeling too.
I know nothing about tablets, but I know about pressure/release from real pens and many calligraphy classes. It might be interesting to use one.
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Post by TheBad1 on Dec 17, 2011 19:45:32 GMT
Thanks Welsh. *hugs* How long ago? I know there's going to be good days, and that it will get better, but today was really awful, in a number of ways. I felt like a toddler again, wishing "Mommy was here to fix everything". And she's not. It's awful.... I got my dates wrong ... it's not next week, it's 9 years ago today. (I made my first tribute to her in all my time using PDN this week. I'm pretty ashamed about that )(Although it's gone down like a lead balloon on the main board ;D ;D) The first year I didn't come to terms with it, mainly because it was doctor error, but it does get easier. What you describe is perfectly normal. Close bonds don't magically disappear when someone is no longer with us - in a way that would be easier ... but then we wouldn't have the memories to look back on when it's not so raw. I hope you have the best christmas you can, under the circumstances
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