Damian Wayne (Robin) - Sketchbook Pro 6 Test

Damian (Robin) Wayne © DC Comics

I love computer stuff. And gadgets and software. I'm always wanting to find the next art tool/supply that will do everything I want it to. Which brings me to today's post.

Autodesk released a new version of Sketchbook Pro. Version 6, to be exact. I read a few things about it online and found that most people like the new interface. Honestly, I hated the old one. It wasn't very intuitive and I found myself getting bog down just trying to make something simple happen.

I downloaded the 15-day trial version of the app to see if it really is different. After playing around a bit, I found it is different. It's much better. Still a bit clunky around the edges but I managed to open it and start right out with some sketching. Making custom brushes and a bunch of other things. I recorded the first real sketch I did in the app. I will keep playing with it over the next several days and I may just plunk down the $30 bucks for it. Yeah, only $30. I do have to say that it is really cool of Autodesk to have a full version 15 day trial available. Very cool, indeed.

Today's post was done in Sketchbook Pro 6 and recorded with Quicktime.

This is Post #1814

Ralph and Sue Dibny - Work in Progress

Ralph and Sue Dibny © DC Comics

Started a new project today. Couple of dozen or so rough illustrations have to be done over the next couple of weeks. Gonna be fun. But nothing is as much fun as dropping in on this couple and adding a little more to the image. I didn't have much time to work on it but I made time to add some background details. Not done yet, but getting there. Once again I recorded the process and will show it at a later date.

This is Post #1813

Digital Sketchbook Day

Art © 2012 Gene Gonzales

Just a digital sketchbook day folks.

This is Post #1812

Happy Birthday, Mister Kirby

Prince Tuftan created by Jack Kirby

© DC Comics

I woke up this morning to a number of Tweets on Twitter that stated today is Jack Kirby's birthday. I understand there is some big "Wake up and draw" deal going on with 100 artist and the Hero Initiative to celebrate "The King's" birthday. I'm not part of it, but I wanted to do something anyway. With all the big, main characters being drawn today by so many outstanding artists, I opted to go with a supporting character. This is my take on Prince Tuftan from KAMANDI. Happy Birthday, Mister Kirby!

Created in Adobe Photoshop

This is Post #1811

Sketchbook Monday

Art © 2012 Gene Gonzales

Long day = sketchbook day.

This is Post #1810

Ralph and Sue Dibny - Video Part 1

Ralph and Sue Dibny © DC Comics

Here is the video of the line art stage of this piece. More to come. I hope you enjoy.

This is Post #1809

Ralph and Sue Dibny - Work in Progress

Ralph and Sue Dibny © DC Comics

This morning I did the line art for the car and blocked in some shadows and the driveway. All in Photoshop. In case I haven't mentioned it, I have been doing screen recordings of every step. When the entire piece is done, I will edit the footage and post it.

This is Post #1808