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[melannen]

So I got a Wacom tablet this spring, and recently I started actually trying out some of the features in GIMP that are awesome with a tablet, like the inking tool and quickmask, instead of just using the same old tools I'd started with six years ago. And I've been practicing with old files because I really want to be able to do nice-looking fanart, now that I can't blame it on my tools.

So, here's a (more-or-less) finished piece on the tablet. It's inked, colored, and lettered on computer, but it was done over a scan of the pencil drawing that I originally did for Project Rooftop's Draw Supergirl thing.

Yeah. That long ago. That's how long it generally takes me to finish a fanwork. (On the other hand, finished fanwork! Yay! That's rare, for me.)



It's really obvious that I need to work on a steady hand (Part of that is that I should probably start working at an actual workspace instead of sitting on the floor. My back would be less angry, too,) and my shading needs help (Help!), but overall it still makes me smile when I look at it, and it looks more-or-less how it looked in my head, so I'll call it a win.

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[kadath [journalfen.net]]

So I got a Wacom tablet this spring

omg i h8 u.

Got a job now, though, so maybe I can buy one. In a year or something. :\

[melannen [journalfen.net]]

I asked for it as a present from sister-with-job! Wasn't actually expecting to get it, but hey. (Ah have always depended on the kahndness of others...)

[isiscolo [journalfen.net]]

That doesn't suck too bad! I'm impressed!

[melannen [journalfen.net]]

Hee, thanks! The more I look at it, the more I see wrong with it, but I suppose that's a good sign.