Chapter 4
Drawing On Your Computer
In This Chapter
Understanding the benefits of drawing on a computer
Making sure you have the right hardware and software to draw digitally
Discovering how to draw digitally and share your work with others
Practicing computer-based drawing with a project
No matter what experience you have (or don’t have) with digital drawing, if you’re at all curious about drawing on your computer, this chapter is for you. Don’t worry; you don’t have to be a computer expert to excel at digital drawing. All you need is a little practice and patience — and a passion for drawing, of course!
When it comes to succeeding with digital drawing, passion for drawing is actually more important than computer knowhow. In fact, an artist who has a passion for drawing will master the art of drawing on the computer more quickly than a computer expert who isn’t interested in drawing. After all, technology is getting more advanced, computer art programs are getting easier to use, and drawing programs are getting better and better at mimicking the natural feel of drawing or painting. ...
