Hey im new to graphics and the use of tablets. I am a really amateur photoshop user but am extremely interested in becoming a graphic artist. I dont know if this is the right forum for this so i am sorry. However, i do have a few questions. First off, how often do you use a tablet if you have one at all. Second, where did you start and what tips could you give for getting into this fild of art. I love abstract art, have a problem executing that with pencil and paper and lack a tablet(coming soon!) Third, how could i use photoshop to my advantage without a tablet. And finally, where do you draw your inspiration? Thanks for any answer, anything will help because i am an aspiring artist and i will absorb any information you can give me!
You use a tablet if you're planning on doing something that requires precision or a lot of drawing. The other questions are tough to answer because they differ for everyone. I started with just making signatures in Photoshop and from there I just progressed naturally.
Spending 200-500$ on a tablet is not nesscary unless you plan on making something really intense like this. YouTube - MASTER CHIEF - SpeedPainting by Nico di Mattia
Untrue. Tablets are a very useful resource for all sorts of things. You don't even need to draw to use one; you can use them in PS and other programs to do lots of things.
I have a tablet and I don't use it very much. It's good for larger abstract pieces that require a lot of smudging. Anytime you're doing a lot of brushing or smudging I like to use it. Mine varies the brush size by pressure so I use it for large abstract art such as desktops. If you're just starting I wouldn't suggest getting one though because you need to know the basics first. I usually draw inspiration from the art in the image I'm working with. I try to invision what it should look like if it weren't held down by reality and then I make it look like that. Photoshop is user friendly and offers many things. I personally ***** the Image>Apply Image, Adjustments feature to get a lot of my colorations and effects. Also it has lots of filters that just make it soooo much easier.