The exhibit, Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads, by artist Ai Weiwei is on display at Hermann Park in Houston, Texas. (3.3 -6.3, 2012)
I took a few photos of his sculptures during our visit and posted them here at my photo blog. Below is one of those pictures with a little color and texture added.
image links to full size view
There’s a variety of products you can have your artwork printed on. I added some of my vectors on small items to get started. I’ll be designing some with new artwork as well, if you have any requests let me know.
Blue Pony Button by JaymeART
Make buttons online at Zazzle.
I’ve been using a Graphire4 for a while. It’s been a really great tablet and I haven’t had any problems with it. Recently my daughter expressed an interest in using a pen and tablet to draw and create with. Since she was happy with the idea of getting the Graphire, I began looking for a new tablet.
Wacom Graphire4 Graphics tablet
I basically knew I wanted to stay with Wacom since my experience had been positive so far. I just needed to decide which model to get. I did read about some other brands available first, just to be sure.
After some research, I decided on the Intuos5.
Each model can also be made wireless through an add-on called the Intuos 5 Wireless Kit. It has 5080 lines per inch resolution and comes in the following sizes (active area):
Since I haven’t purchased a new tablet in such a long time, I missed out on all the previous Intous models. I wasn’t sure whether to get the 4 or 5 at first, but decided on a medium Intous5 for the added touch capabilities. I hope it will last me as long as the Graphire4 (which is still working fine) The new features will take a little time to get used to. I’m sure to like them though, they’ll make some tasks quicker and easier.
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 10
Anime Studio® Debut by Smith Micro
Autodesk® SketchBook® Express
Nik® Software Color Efex Pro™ 4 Select Edition
90-day trial of the full version of Corel® Painter™ 12
I did read how the surface texture on the Intuos and other Wacom models was wearing down nibs at a faster rate. The Graphire in the photo above has a hard, shiny drawing area. The Intuos has a rough, paper-like feel to it. There are covers available, but for now I found that placing a plastic sheet protector over the drawing area works fine.
Next, I may post a video with it connected showing the features. Until then, if you’re interested you can watch our exciting unboxing video. :]
but didn’t want to draw the characters? If it sounds like fun to you, there are a few places online you might want to try.
“…which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
Unless it’s an angry one who alights upon you with wings of fury.
Warning: The following photo contains graphic scenes of butterfly violence
I hope there are some bug lovers out there. This wallpaper was made from a photo of an interesting looking beetle.
