Creating manga is a tough job on its own, so it is always good to know which tools to use, which tools to avoid, and which tools or supplies can make your work way easier. I am a professional manga teacher, and today I will be giving you my premium tips on tools when starting off your own manga. Since I am also a manga artist, I managed to find...
Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, or even if you are just a gadget-mad geek, the Wacom Inkling is marketed as the ideal choice if you are looking for a basic ink-to-digital pen. This compact and mobile device is capable of storing thousands of pages of hand-sketched design, allowing you to creatively create away from your laptop or...
Today in Art Tools, we take a look at the best photography strobe lights. These lights are great for portrait and location photography because they are brighter, lower temperature and use less electricity than constant lights. Strobe lights also have constant color temperature for excellent skin tone rendering. They can be operated with a battery...
In this edition of the Art Tools series, we take a look at some of the best digital photography books for beginners and for those looking to take their skill up a notch or two. To that end, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorites for the best digital photography books. The Digital Photography Book :Part 1, by Scott...
In this edition of the Art Tools, we take a look at the best artist grade colored pencils. “Artist grade” means pencils that are high enough quality to produce a professional looking drawing. It may be tempting to pick up some Crayola pencils for drawing because of the rock bottom price. This is a bad idea. Cheap pencils contain mostly wax and...
In this edition of the Art Tools we look at the best budget digital art software for those starting out and those on a budget. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorites, taking a looked at some great options for affordable digital art software. Adobe Photoshop Elements Since Adobe is the king of the digital...
The art of painting is a varied form with a long and rich history dating back to the very first civilizations. It’s evolved along with humans and culture, and because of this it reflects society and it’s progression like no other art form. Many types of paints have been used over the many years, with lots of different types and...
In this edition of the Art Tools we look at the best drawing tablet for those starting out, or those who may be on a budget. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorites, and addressed some of the differences between the best options for an affordable drawing tablet. … Watcom Intuos Tablet Our first tablet is the entry level...
