WACOM graphics tablets. Instructions and Comments

I've been wanting to learn how to draw on a tablet for about five years now. In January, the determination emerged to finally start moving in this direction. In this regular author’s column I will share my learning experience, useful books, tips and resources.

When you enter a new field, there are many questions in your mind. Actually, they, sometimes even unconscious, not verbally formed, do not allow you to reach your dream. And the first thing you need to do is write down all the questions. The second is to methodically look for answers to them and learn a new skill step by step.

So, which program should you use to draw? What stylus? How often? Where can I read about this?

I've been looking at styluses for a long time. I have bamboo, 53 paper. But the apple pencil turned out to be the most convenient. It has a thin tip, it's nice to hold in your hand, and it's stylish. And it makes an ideal pair for the tablet - ipad pro. The thickness and saturation of the line reacts to the force of pressing the pencil on the screen. Those. everything is the same as with a regular tool. For example, when you press harder on a pencil, the line becomes thicker and brighter. Same with the apple pencil stylus. Or, you start pressing harder on the brush - the line becomes thicker, just like with the apple pencil stylus.

And here we can say a few words about the advantages of drawing on a tablet, as opposed to traditional tools:

The art workshop is always with you. No need to carry a suitcase of tools, paints, markers and canvases.
All drawing books are right there on the tablet.
If the watercolor stroke does not work out or the color is not successful, you can remove it by lightly pressing the button.
Clothes and hands are clean.
No need to wait for the paint to dry.
When you erase the wrong line, the paper does not deteriorate, everything simply returns to its original form.
Paper is saved and trees are saved.

There are a couple of obvious disadvantages:

If a pencil or tablet runs out and there are no sockets nearby, then that’s it, finish drawing.
You will never be able to achieve such fancy watercolor stains on a tablet as on paper.

Let’s leave the magic of fancy watercolor spills for working on paper, but for now let’s return to digital drawing.

I decided on the program quite quickly, based on iTunes recommendations and reviews of sketching programs on the Internet. The choice fell on Tayasui Sketches. It has all the tools you need to get started. I especially liked the watercolor brush and the ability to make blots. At first the program seemed complicated. But this always happens until you start to figure it out and try.

At first you get scared by the abundance of tools, and then you start to run out of them.

The program has a convenient panel, a choice of colors, and a constantly updated gallery of works from all over the world. Well, the developers are lively, they are constantly adding something to the program. This is what the screen looks like. And examples of inscriptions made with different tools.

About the tools. It would be good to understand what each tool in the program can do. I used five sheets for this, experimenting with intensity, size, different layers and tools.

The pencil is an amazing imitation, indistinguishable from an ordinary pencil.

The program also includes a gel pen, a felt-tip pen, a marker brush, a pencil, an acrylic brush, a watercolor brush, and an airbrush.

A simple exercise is to draw many variations of one subject. Tool - pen.

The most difficult thing, as in life, was watercolor. Sometimes it gives completely unexpected effects when mixing, applying layers and blots.

With practice, you can make neat drawings with smooth transitions.

By the way, in the program you can change the canvas - watercolor grainy paper, regular landscape paper, canvas, colored paper. And this is also great to experiment with.

3. “Art workshop. Graphics"

I have a little background on drawing on paper, thanks to the project. I will definitely participate in the100dayproject, on April 4th it will be launched by the author of our book “Between I Need and I Want,” El Luna. I plan to draw on my tablet every day.

I couldn’t find any books specifically on digital photography on a tablet in Russian. Drawing without a tutorial is like learning to drive a car on your own. It's possible, but difficult. I bought a magazine on this topic in New York, I’ll tell you about it in the next issue. By the way, another advantage is that you can draw on the plane, the screen is bright and there are a million colored pencils at hand.

Postcard taken on a flight from New York to Moscow.

The following goals:

learn digital lettering.
continue to master all the tools in Tayasui Sketches.
draw whales, cats and space.
practice a variety of drawings using the visual note technique.
use layers more actively, it is very convenient.

Join if you are interested in this topic. You can write reviews and comments to me by email - [email protected].

Convenient and easy-to-use programs for drawing on a graphics tablet have become widespread.

This is due to the fact that more and more artists are starting to work digitally, abandoning classical materials to create illustrations or paintings.

However, both the convenience of work and the quality of its implementation largely depend on what software the author uses to work on the tablet.

Peculiarities

Most tablet-based artists currently use Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. This is high-quality, functional software, however, it is not the only one. It is worth choosing a program based on functionality and ease of working with it.

The capabilities of your tablet will depend on which program you choose. Therefore, you need to choose software taking into account the technical data of the device. In addition, there are universal programs suitable for any tablet.

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Paint

This application is suitable for artists who are just starting to master working on a graphics tablet. It has general functionality, a simple and familiar menu, and therefore you will not need to spend additional time getting used to it (although a novice author will still have to get used to the tablet).

Having a certain level of skill and getting good at it, with the help of such software you can create quite high-quality works. The advantages of such an application include:

It is available by default in standard builds of all versions of Windows (although it is recommended to work with those included in the builds of XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10);
Extremely simple interface and menu - almost every user knows how to work with Paint;
Quite wide (for a basic program) functionality.

Among the functional features of the program, we can highlight drawing with a pencil with lines of various thicknesses and densities, drawing with a brush at different transparency and stroke widths, filling the selected area with one color, and working in several layers. You can also act with the finished image - select and copy zones, cut out areas, enlarge, stretch and flip selected zones. Saves pictures in several formats.

You should start getting acquainted with the functionality of a drawing tablet with this software. Moreover, it can be basic for those who do not draw professionally, as well as for those who periodically make minor edits in graphic files.

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Gimp

This software for creating drawings has wide functionality and significant power. You can download it from the official website www.gimp.org. Works with all types of graphics tablets, and also with some other input devices.

The disadvantages of such software include the following:

Quite a significant load on both the hardware of the computer and tablet;
The interface is quite complex, it takes time to get used to it.

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However, it is still considered that the application is intended for beginners. It has quite a wide functionality:

Working with photos - brightness, color correction, adjusting levels, contrast, etc.;
Photo editing - removing unnecessary elements, cropping, and other standard Photoshop functions;
Suitable for web designers as it allows you to create and edit website layouts;
Drawing pictures – equipped with the functions “brush”, “pencil”, “filling an area with color”, etc., and in several types;
It has an individual format for saving pictures.xcf, which can save data with a picture, text insert, layers, textures, etc.;
Simple integration with the clipboard – pictures and photos can be opened in the program by simply copying them;
Opens files intended for editing from other well-known graphics programs, for example, .psd;
The developer's open source code allows you to create and install your own plugins, add-ons and extensions for this software;
Allows you to quickly archive files.

This software is very versatile. It is suitable for both beginners and non-professionals, as well as professional illustrators.

MyPaint

The program is intended primarily for artists working in classical genres. It is not so much designed for drawing simple illustrations, but for creating works of art, paintings in the classical style. For this reason, it has quite broad and complex functionality, and a not very simple menu.

Most artists take some time to get used to it. However, it is believed that the interface of this program is simpler than most similar ones with similar functionality. You can download the application at .

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The main advantages of this application are:

Unlimited canvas sizes;
The ability to customize the contents of the menu bar, include assignable buttons, etc., resulting in the function of quickly switching between commands and easy access to frequently used functions;
A very wide selection of brush types with the ability to fine-tune each;
Function for importing strokes and brushes, generating, customizing and editing them;
Works with many types of devices and supports them well;
Unlike most similar programs, it works in a variety of operating systems - Linux, Mac OS, Windows, Ubuntu.

Drawing in this software should be fast after the user gets used to its interface. However, non-professional artists, as well as illustrators and comic book creators, can make do with other, simpler applications (both in terms of interface and functionality).

Graffiti Studio

The program is designed for creating graffiti; its main functionality is designed for this style of drawing. Can be successfully used by those who create comics, as well as illustrators working in a similar style. The program has a very simple and intuitive interface.

An interesting distinguishing feature is its relative realism. The whole process of work is reminiscent of applying graffiti “live”. And as a canvas, you can choose surfaces familiar to a street artist - walls, asphalt, cars, buses, etc.

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The features of this application include:

Use of more than 100 color shades of paints, such as could be used in real painting;
Creating drips and stains, applying to “dry paint”;
Changing the specifics of application, depending on what surface you have chosen (as in reality);
Changing the distance from the artist to the canvas (the distance from which virtual spray paint is applied to a vertical surface);
The use of markers and other means that are actively used in real graffiti.

Although this style is not as popular now as it was a few years ago, it has not completely disappeared. Largely thanks to the emergence of such programs.

Artweaver

The program is a complete analogue of Photoshop. But, unlike it, it is sold completely free of charge. You can download it from the official website.

It has functionality completely similar to Photoshop. And besides, a similar interface and appearance. It is quite capable of replacing this graphic editor.

However, it also has some additional functions that will be convenient for artists. Its main advantage is that authors who are accustomed to working in Photoshop will not have to relearn. In addition, this application uses less computer resources and is less heavy.

The application allows you to create paintings using media that imitate oil, pencil, watercolor, and chalk. At the same time, various tools are presented here - brushes, markers, pencils, pens, pens and more (of various types, moreover).

Like Photoshop, it has full functionality for changing photos - color correction, adjusting brightness and contrast, levels, cropping, cutting out areas, compression, rotation, reflections, stylization, etc. Like its more famous analogue, it supports working in layers.

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SmoothDraw

You can download the program and a manual for working with it from the official website. It is suitable for working with any type of tablet. It has quite a wide functionality with a relatively simple interface.

Allows you not only to create new images, but also to process, change and edit old ones, including those created in other programs. But the application is mainly aimed at artists who create a picture on a blank canvas. Suitable for both illustrators and web designers and artists working in a classical style.

Allows you to simulate work with various tools - brush, pencil, pen, pens, colored pencils, felt-tip pens, etc. Interacts well with tablets, no crashes or bugs are observed when performing basic functions. Since the software has a simple interface, it will make the creative process relatively simple and fast.

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PixBuilder Studio

The most accurate description for this program would be a lightweight version of Photoshop. It combines most of the most used functions of this program, but removes unnecessary or rarely used features in order to simplify the interface and reduce the load on the hardware and software of the computer. You can download the program from the link.

Has the following functionality:

Editing the image according to parameters: brightness, contrast, color correction, color enhancement, etc.;
Cutting and transforming photos, stretching, compressing, reflecting, rotating, both the entire image and a selected area;
Generating complex shapes, objects, etc.;
Blur and sharpen functions, image stylization options.

However, in general, the application is more designed for editing existing images than for creating new ones. For this reason, it is not suitable for professional artists. Rather, it is suitable for those who edit photos and pictures, but sometimes make their own edits and additions to them.

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Inkscape

It differs significantly from other programs on the list primarily in that it allows you to create vector graphic images. In essence, it is a more advanced and functional version of CoralDraw, which is familiar to most users. You can download it from the official website, but you must indicate your operating system, since there are builds of this program for all operating systems (which is another significant advantage).

What are the advantages of this application? First of all, in the very principle of vector graphics, that is, drawing with directed segments. Such segments, unlike point fragments (in which all other programs described above work), are easy to edit at any stage.

At the same time, when editing the shapes and sizes of segments in this way, there is no loss of picture quality. You can even enlarge the entire image several times, while maintaining its quality.

For this reason, the program is popular among web designers and designers, logo designers, etc., because they often need to edit the image size. In addition, the application is actively used in printing, creating banners and booklets.

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Livebrush

Simple and interesting software, intended rather for creative search and inspiration than for creating a classic work. In addition, it has quite a wide range of image editing functionality. You can download the software from the link.

There is only one tool here - a brush. But it is presented in many different types, both in width and density, type, etc. In addition, many types of brushes can be downloaded, edited, created, etc.

In addition to traditional brushes - lines, there are also complex geometric shapes, which are also considered brushes in this application. The program is suitable for creating abstract illustrations and some design works.

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Paid programs

Many developers also implement paid programs for working with graphics tablets. In terms of functionality, they are not always superior to free ones, so it’s worth weighing the pros and cons before purchasing. The most popular commercial programs are:

Corel Painter X3 works with traditional materials - brushes, pencils, etc. Simulates dry and wet coatings and effects. The works turn out to be realistic, and the drawing process is familiar;
Painter Lite is a cheaper version of the previous program, with narrower functionality. Equipped with only the necessary drawing tools, it is suitable for beginners or for those who are not yet ready for significant expenses;
Clip Paint Studio Pro was developed for creating anime and manga. However, you can create comics and illustrations of any type in it. Its developers have made so many changes to the program that it can now be used for digital painting. It is convenient to have standard manga poses and figures that can be used as models for classical drawing;
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Another good paid program is Affinity Designer. But it has a significant drawback - it is designed only to work with MAC.

Computer drawing programs
In this video, I took six programs on which you can draw on a computer with a tablet and explained which program is best suited for whom and also revealed the criteria for choosing a graphic editor for everyone personally.

In the design world, more and more space is being devoted to applications that make working with graphics programs easier. The leading position among all gadgets is occupied by a graphics tablet.

It is thanks to him that modern designers have received a number of advantages, such as ease of drawing illustrations to the smallest detail (which would not be possible to achieve using a mouse), and the ability to control the thickness of the pen line depending on the pressure applied.

In Adobe Illustrator, you can draw on a tablet using tools such as a pencil, a brush, and a blob brush. We will talk about them in this article. But we will focus specifically on how to set up such tools for working with a graphics tablet.

I would like to note that the brush tool is most convenient to use for drawings consisting of lines of different thicknesses, and the pencil tool is best suited for drawing silhouettes.

Let's get started!

The most important thing is a properly configured pen

Open Window – Brushes and select any round brush. Double-click on the icon of your chosen brush, which opens a dialog box with its settings. In this window, set the following parameters: Diameter - 10, pen pressure, 10 (equal to the maximum diameter of the brush). Such parameters will allow us to further change the thickness of the contour depending on the degree of pressure from 0 to twice the size.

To check what we have done, select the Blob Brush Tool and start placing points with different degrees of pressure.

Having practiced in this way, you will be able to create a contour with different thicknesses without interrupting it, which can be extremely useful when drawing.

If you were unable to draw with different pressures, then I advise you to play with the pen settings of the tablet itself, which are located in the Start menu - All programs - Wacom Tablet - Wacom tablet properties. Adjust the Pen Sensitivity until you can draw such a line without much difficulty.

Setting up the Paintbrush Tool

Double-click on the icon of this tool on the Toolbar so that a window with settings appears. Now let's get acquainted with the parameters of the Brush tool.

Fill new brush strokes - When you select this option, the program applies a fill to the path, which is especially useful when drawing closed paths.

Keep selected—when this option is selected, the program keeps the outline selected after finishing drawing it.

Editing area for selected contours - when you select this option, you can make changes to the selected contour.

Within: _ pixels (available when selecting the previous option) - shows how close pixels the brush should be to an existing path in order to make changes to the path.

Setting up the Blob Brush Tool

Double-click on the icon of this tool on the Toolbar so that a window with settings appears. Now let's get acquainted with the parameters of the Blob Brush tool.

Keep selected—when this option is selected, the program automatically keeps the outlines selected while drawing continues.

Merge only with the selected area - when this option is selected, the program merges the new stroke with the existing selected one.

Accuracy - Shows how far you can move the brush before the program automatically adds a new anchor point. Available values range from 0.5 to 20 pixels. The higher the value you set, the less complex the contour you create will be (with fewer anchor points) and, accordingly, will be smoother.

Anti-aliasing—shows the degree of anti-aliasing when drawing. Available values range from 0 to 100%. The higher the percentage value you choose, the smoother the outline will be when drawing.

Size – set the size of the brush.

Angle - choose the angle of rotation of the brush.

Roundness - shows the roundness of the brush (the higher its value, the greater the roundness).

Setting up the Pencil Tool

Double-click on the icon of this tool on the Toolbar so that a window with settings appears. Now let's get acquainted with the parameters of the Pencil tool.

Deviation—responsible for the frequency of adding new anchor points when drawing with a pencil. The higher the value, the less sharp the corners and vice versa.

Smoothness—responsible for the degree of smoothing when drawing. The higher the value, the smoother and smoother the created outline will be.

Fill new pencil strokes - this option allows the program to apply a fill to the stroke. Before drawing, don't forget to choose a fill color.

Keep path selected—selecting this option allows you to keep the path selected after it is created.

The edit zone for selected paths determines whether the selected path can be edited or merged when the pointer is within a certain distance from it (specified by the following parameter).

Within: 20 px. (available if the previous option is selected) - shows how close the pencil must be to an existing path in order to make changes to the path.

To return the default settings, simply click the Restore button.

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