Animator/Artist Chat Thread

[HeavensHens88]

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my chicken and my bestie's character

too perfect.

 

[EggyTheHen]

Awesome! Here's a link to my artfight profile!
https://artfight.net/~Feather-Hearts
(I'm not all too proud of the art on there but, I like the reference sheet for my character Anna

those drawings are so cute oh my goodness
here's mine: https://artfight.net/~HenriettaLulu

 

[EggyTheHen]

your cat character is very cute!

 

[strawberricatt]

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your cat character is very cute!

Awww! Thanks I'm going to get into digital art soon, anyone have a program recommendation? My Mom says photoshop or illustrator will be pretty much my two options?

Also does anyone have a tablet reccomendation?

 

[TamingMaster]

Awww! Thanks I'm going to get into digital art soon, anyone have a program recommendation? My Mom says photoshop or illustrator will be pretty much my two options?

Also does anyone have a tablet reccomendation?

Honestly, start off with something free, like MediBang, Autodesk, Ibis Paint, etc.
It'll help you get comfortable with everything.
And, if you mess up the program, you don't have to worry about payments. You can always buy something later on (like Sai, Photoshop, etc.). XD

As for tablets, there's a few different types.
Samsung and Apple sell actual tablets for drawing, but they're really expensive.
If you have a computer, I'd recommend looking into the Wacom tablet range. They're tablets that plug into your computer and allow you to draw from there. (And, most won't absolutely destroy your wallet. XD)

I use a Samsung tablet, and it's been amazing. I love the pen pressure, and the larger screen. <3
But, it has a little chip in the protective cover where I pressed way too hard, and it occasionally catches the pen tip. ;--;
Otherwise though, it's survived being roughed up.
(I would recommend a cover if you get a tablet. Better to destroy the cover than the screen. )

Hope I helped? XD

 

[TamingMaster]

Also, yikes. Some wild request art appeared. XD

 

[Amer]

Awww! Thanks I'm going to get into digital art soon, anyone have a program recommendation? My Mom says photoshop or illustrator will be pretty much my two options?

Also does anyone have a tablet reccomendation?

Medibang works for everything. Very good. It's free.

 

[EggyTheHen]

oh boy heres a lot of drawings

 

[strawberricatt]

oh boy heres a lot of drawings
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Awesome! Love the first one

 

[feathermaid]

Honestly, start off with something free, like MediBang, Autodesk, Ibis Paint, etc.
It'll help you get comfortable with everything.
And, if you mess up the program, you don't have to worry about payments. You can always buy something later on (like Sai, Photoshop, etc.). XD

Awesome. I'm going to look into getting MediBang... will it work on a laptop?

I'm usually more old school and just draw on PAPER. A few years ago I went to graphic design school, but quit 20 credits short of graduation. I did learn to use Photoshop and Illustrator... I'll see if I can dig up some old files. These days, the only program I can still remember how to use is InDesign -which doesn't have near as many tools/effects.

For now... here's a little design I made (on my computer!!) in the spirit of the season:

A version of last year's invitation to my daughter's party

If anyone wants one, I can customize and email a pdf (no charge). I've been thinking for a while about opening my own Etsy store... but