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How do they give it away?
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Something I wonder about when I see works of art like this (by puimun), this (by tir-ri) or this (by Himmapaan).
From what I know- what these illustrations have in common is that they're all made using traditional media. Not doing a digital vs. traditional comparison here. That seems pointless, given that both have their merits. I often choose digital simply because it's so much more convenient. But there's a certain character and uniqueness to traditional art that digital doesn't have. It's that thing though, that makes me wonder how exactly an artist can give his/her work away, even if there's a paycheck to be had later.
I mean, it's not like you can click a button and make another copy. There's only one original we're talking about here...and even if you took the time and effort to recreate that single painting, it's just not the same.
From what I know- what these illustrations have in common is that they're all made using traditional media. Not doing a digital vs. traditional comparison here. That seems pointless, given that both have their merits. I often choose digital simply because it's so much more convenient. But there's a certain character and uniqueness to traditional art that digital doesn't have. It's that thing though, that makes me wonder how exactly an artist can give his/her work away, even if there's a paycheck to be had later.
I mean, it's not like you can click a button and make another copy. There's only one original we're talking about here...and even if you took the time and effort to recreate that single painting, it's just not the same.
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This too, shall pass.
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I get amazed how nasty people are online, even when you don't see them in person. I guess that's one of the advantages of internet anonymity. Useless is judging or (in worse case scenarios) trolling someone simply because it's fun or you don't like him/her or you don't approve of his/her lifestyle or choices. Don't like this person? Ignore and move on. There are better ways to spend your time, regardless of what your motivations are.
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Too much of a good thing is bad
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Never drink more than two cups of coffee a day.
NEVER.
NEVER.
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Recently tried my first CG illustration in the iPad using Sketchbook Pro.
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Some things I learned during this new experience
- Coloring is a lot of fun with this type of computer tablet, but it's a pain to draw in it. My arm literally hurt after this. Since the tip of the stylus is broad compared to a Wacom or even a regular pen, the lines are not as precise and I had to zoom in/out several times for accuracy. My palm would also get in the way and I had to take care how I positioned it or it would accidentally make streaks. At least, there's an undo option but it still was quite the hassle.
-The app is good to have. It's nowhere near Sai or Photoshop's level, but it's lightweight and even offers the Copic marker color collection. Of course, since it's lightweight it doesn't offer the editing options that make working faster. The best you can do is rotate and flip the image over, but there are no selection/lasso tools or layer modes or anything like that.
- The colors come out differently (slightly greenish tinge?) when exported to my PC. I had to do several edits on the Hue/Saturation/Color Balance in Photoshop just to get the image color profile to look as close as possible to how it was when viewed on the tablet.
- I don't know if it's just me and that I press on the tablet too much, but my Griffin stylus got damaged when I did this. First, the black color of the tip started smearing on the tablet's surface and on my hands like coal. It was easy enough to get them off with tablet cleaner, but the tip somehow got a hole while I was at it. Might have to invest in a better stylus if I plan to do more of these. And, good thing my tablet has a protective cover sheet on it.
The flaws of drawing on the iPad may seem a lot, but overall it's a good alternative- and something I'd do if had nothing else to work with and was on the go. It's still no substitute for a Wacom and an actual computer. Or a computer that has a built in Wacom digitizer pen and screen- for those lucky enough to have one of those
fav.me/d5ni0yb
Some things I learned during this new experience
- Coloring is a lot of fun with this type of computer tablet, but it's a pain to draw in it. My arm literally hurt after this. Since the tip of the stylus is broad compared to a Wacom or even a regular pen, the lines are not as precise and I had to zoom in/out several times for accuracy. My palm would also get in the way and I had to take care how I positioned it or it would accidentally make streaks. At least, there's an undo option but it still was quite the hassle.
-The app is good to have. It's nowhere near Sai or Photoshop's level, but it's lightweight and even offers the Copic marker color collection. Of course, since it's lightweight it doesn't offer the editing options that make working faster. The best you can do is rotate and flip the image over, but there are no selection/lasso tools or layer modes or anything like that.
- The colors come out differently (slightly greenish tinge?) when exported to my PC. I had to do several edits on the Hue/Saturation/Color Balance in Photoshop just to get the image color profile to look as close as possible to how it was when viewed on the tablet.
- I don't know if it's just me and that I press on the tablet too much, but my Griffin stylus got damaged when I did this. First, the black color of the tip started smearing on the tablet's surface and on my hands like coal. It was easy enough to get them off with tablet cleaner, but the tip somehow got a hole while I was at it. Might have to invest in a better stylus if I plan to do more of these. And, good thing my tablet has a protective cover sheet on it.
The flaws of drawing on the iPad may seem a lot, but overall it's a good alternative- and something I'd do if had nothing else to work with and was on the go. It's still no substitute for a Wacom and an actual computer. Or a computer that has a built in Wacom digitizer pen and screen- for those lucky enough to have one of those
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Devious Journal Entry
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Had a healthy brunch at my aunt's last weekend: fish broiled and cooked in olive oil, 'pako' salad with vinaigrette and vegetarian kare kare with vegetarian bagoong (I don't know how?); pretty good and I wish it were easier to find healthy set meals near where I live- and at an affordable price.
Was also able to find a couple of other things at the DEC store the other day- that 2 in 1 White coffee I like so much (because it's sugar free and actually tastes good) and a less sweet version of ChekHup milk tea. Also got myself a small carton of Assam Green Milk tea and an Assam regular milk tea - just to taste.
Still wondering when that Acai Berry health craze will get here from the States. My aunt says everyone is into that right now. Acai Berry yogurt, Acai Berry ice cream, Acai Berry smoothies, candy bars, etc. It's supposed to be some miracle anti cancer thing but then again it's probably just hype as always.
Was also able to find a couple of other things at the DEC store the other day- that 2 in 1 White coffee I like so much (because it's sugar free and actually tastes good) and a less sweet version of ChekHup milk tea. Also got myself a small carton of Assam Green Milk tea and an Assam regular milk tea - just to taste.
Still wondering when that Acai Berry health craze will get here from the States. My aunt says everyone is into that right now. Acai Berry yogurt, Acai Berry ice cream, Acai Berry smoothies, candy bars, etc. It's supposed to be some miracle anti cancer thing but then again it's probably just hype as always.
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