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[Hdesign]

Originally Posted by Colvindesign

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I also wanted to ask if you use anything for masking. I bought a roll of masking..... umm stuff, and it sticks to my paper too well. I used it on an illustration and then when I went to remove it, it ripped up the paper.

Never used the stuff...takes to long. Though on some graphics like intricate flames, I may render on an overlay, cut those out and spray mount (3M super 77 only) them to the main rendering. Also, since I don't have an airbrush to do subtle gradients, I use scraped chaulk/bestine on a gause pad. Use a sharp eraser to get crisp edges or remove chaulk. Once you've made a nice mess outside of boundaries of the rendering, you can cut it out and mount it on a clean sheet with a background. My wife got sick of me messing up the dining room table so I started using photoshop...cleaner, quicker and the "undo" command is great!

[Colvindesign]

Originally Posted by Hdesign

Never used the stuff...takes to long. Though on some graphics like intricate flames, I may render on an overlay, cut those out and spray mount (3M super 77 only) them to the main rendering. Also, since I don't have an airbrush to do subtle gradients, I use scraped chaulk/bestine on a gause pad. Use a sharp eraser to get crisp edges or remove chaulk. Once you've made a nice mess outside of boundaries of the rendering, you can cut it out and mount it on a clean sheet with a background. My wife got sick of me messing up the dining room table so I started using photoshop...cleaner, quicker and the "undo" command is great!

yeah, My problem is my scanner is only so-so, and my line work fails to come up good in Photoshop. I tried using the masking material, but I find it is more frustrating than anything else, also I just think I can be better with my markers instead.

oh, here is why I mentioned I wanted a Wacom, I will post a pic of my drawing and the same drawing done on a Wacom, with "Sketchbook Pro" software.

[Hdesign]

Lately I've been taking the linework, xeroxing it (play with the contrast), sharpen up the lines after and then scan it in. I have a sort of cheapo scanner too that is going to be replaced as soon as I can afford a decent one.

That Wacom line sketch looks cool but I also like the original. You could probably get the same look with a black marker. I have yet to try one out and justify the outrageous price. It would have to be a very drastic improvement for me to invest.

It really is more personal opinion than anything...personally, I think money could be better spent on good traditional drawing supplies or maybe Photoshop. Just my $.02