The Sunny Pea

I need to explain a little bit about the process I used on the last two digital "paintings" posted here.  I don't mean to bore anyone, but it may be a process not everyone knows about. I created these in a program called Photoshop, which was designed for photo editing, but I use it to create artwork from scratch also.  I draw like normal drawings, but without paper, and instead I open a window in my computer program the size of my choosing, and create artwork on that.  Usually, in this program, I will use a mouse or my fingers on my laptop touchpad but details and precision can be limited or hard to do.  The Bamboo pen gives me that control. There are others out there, but Bamboo is the brand name of the touch pad and pen I have.  It is a pressure sensitive "pen" that when placed on the pad or tablet that is connected to my computer through a USB port, will draw on my computer in Photoshop or another drawing or painting program.  A program called Corel Pain...

13 x 19"  Digital Painting

"Caitlin" Digital Painting Caitlin gave me Bamboo pen and touch tablet for my computer this past Christmas.   At first I was just sketching on it and having fun.  Last night I decided to try "painting" with it.  This is what I created, looking at a photograph of Caitlin, not a manipulated photo image, paying homage to her for giving me such a cool gift.  :-) This is awesome - no mess, no cleanup.  I am getting used to the sensitivity of the touch, to vary the shading, the size of the stroke, etc.  like painting with actual paints!  In Photoshop I have several brushes to choose from and unlimited colors.  And with my archival printer, I have found a new love! (PS to all - ie: Mom & Dad - post comments once in a while - then maybe I will post more often! ;D )