The first thing to mention here is when I talk of a ‘tablet’ I’m referring to the digital tablet or more specifically, a Wacom Tablet. I’ve always taken preference to drawing in pen. I very rarely sketch in pencil as it just means going back over it in pen and with everything I do, I’m all about efficiency. Apart from eating... I’m a really slow eater.
Anyway, the main reason I looked into a tablet and pen was because I was getting a really sore finger from clicking a mouse, day in, day out. I know right, first world problems, yeah. However, it solved the finger problem. The day it was delivered, I had a commission through to create a manga / anime style design for a club night opening at the Arthouse in Birmingham. I used the opportunity to test out the tablet. Now, i can tell you, this experience was like the planets had aligned. It’s kind of sad but I got that tingly feeling, like when you tie your shoe laces for the first time, without mums help.
I realised that I no longer had to scan my drawings in. I no longer had to digitally extract those drawings, nor did I have to re-draw / re-scan the image if it wasn’t right. Not only that but it just worked, my hand worked and the whole thing elevated my work. Things just worked out a little bit perfect.
As far as I’m aware, the project was never used but below is the first design I did on the Wacom Tablet and my first ever attempt at the Manga style.
