Hi Jacqueline, Sorry, I didnât see your message earlier đ You can choose whichever one you like, they all offer the same functionality đ Have a nice day.
Very helpful advice regarding the equipment; especially concerning the light table, which I wasn't familiar with, and even the idea of using a second sheet of transparent paper on top. I have a quick question: what do you think about using bread putty? Is a regular eraser better?
Personally, I tend to prefer regular erasers: theyâre simple and effective. Bread erasers are very useful for work that requires a bit more precision, but itâs mostly a matter of taste and preference. Thereâs no hard and fast rule!
If I were to add a bit of mischief, I would also say that bread erasers tend to stick to your fingers, which really annoys me... But Iâll let you judge the validity of that statement. ^^
As always, if youâre not sure, try them both out and see which one you like best. And you can even use both, youâre the boss! đ
I would primarily like to learn how to draw nature using colored pencils. Do you have any advice on choosing colored pencils (brand, type, etc.)?
Thank you in advance,
Aline
Bonjour,
J'aimerais principalement apprendre Ă dessiner la nature avec des crayons de couleurs. Auriez-vous des conseils pour choisir les crayons version couleur (marque, type...) ?
Right now, I donât have any specific recommendations because it quickly becomes a matter of personal preference.
My advice: set aside a small budget and buy several samples from different manufacturers. Youâll quickly see what the differences are between them, and youâll realize that depending on what you do, youâll develop personal preferences :-D
Donât hesitate to share your feedback on your tests :-)
Okay, thanks Greg! For now, I have some basic pencils, the kind we use in school đ. Iâll start with those, but Iâll keep in mind the idea of buying a few branded pencils to compare! The large sets are so expensive that itâs best to be sure of what you want đ.
Hello! I really like Caran dâAche or Faber-Castell pencils đâïžâïž
I have a few from each brand, and I can tell you that these are really great đđđđđ
Hello! moi j'adore les caran d'ache ou les faber castell đâïžâïž
J'en ai un peu de toute les marques et je peux te dire que ceux la, sont vraiment top đđđđđ
Hello. I would like to use Procreate on my 12-inch iPad Pro to learn how to draw. Is this a bad idea? Should I avoid it? Or might it actually be a good idea?
I have no specific objections to raise! Iâve never used this software, but I know itâs a very good tool and many illustrators use it daily.
Usually, I always advise starting with the simplest things (pencil, paper, and eraser!) because thereâs no need for any particular technique to get started, and everyone has these materials readily available. After that, itâs just a matter of practice!
With a software suite, there are tools to learn, menus, shortcuts, effects to create a particular look, etc. All of these things can potentially interfere with (or hinder!) the learning process of drawing.
That being said, drawing is primarily about pleasure and desire. So, Iâll be direct: if you like working with Procreate, then go for it! Donât deprive yourself. If you want to only draw with it, then no problem. Want to change? No problem either. The only rule is that you can invest time in this discipline. Because remember that as long as you draw, you progress. Itâs as simple as that!
So as long as youâre enjoying yourself, you have my support! (But please, donât take this sentence out of context ;-) )
Tandis qu'avec une suite logicielle il y a des outils Ă apprendre, des menus, des raccourcis, des effets pour donner tel ou tel aspect, etc. Autant de choses qui peuvent potentiellement parasiter (ou handicaper !) l'apprentissage du dessin.
I just started the course and I have a question: what kind of drawing board with an adjustable incline do you recommend?
I haven't used one before, and I wasn't really complaining about not having one, but after watching your video, you convinced me that it's a necessary tool :)
Before you invest in a drafting table, drawing table, or anything else, I suggest you try to rig something up yourself for some test runs. If youâre not used to working on an angled surface, it will feel strange at first, and youâll lack reference points. Thatâs normal! Donât be discouraged by your first attempts. Youâll quickly get the hang of it.
To start, a large drawing board (which will serve as your support) and a few books (which will adjust the angle) should be enough!
The reason I suggest you start with a makeshift setup is because thereâs angled, and then thereâs *angled*.
You might prefer to work on a surface with a 30 or 45-degree angle? As for me, I work almost vertically (even on my Cintiq when Iâm working digitally).
So, itâs important to know how you like to work before you spend any money. Because after that, there are solutions for every budget, from around twenty euros to⊠5,000 euros if you get a modular desk? (Iâm not there yet, but itâs in my wildest dreamsâŠ)
So, give it a try, do some tests first. Try out lots of different setups!
Donc c'est important de savoir comment tu aimes bosser avant de mettre de l'argent dedans. Parce qu'ensuite il existe des solutions pour toutes les bourses, d'une vingtaine d'euros Ă ... 5000⏠si tu prends un bureau modulable ? (je n'en suis pas encore lĂ , mais dans mes rĂȘves les plus fous...)
Donc voilĂ , fais quelques essais d'abord. Tente plein de variantes !
Yes, at the beginning, when I started learning to draw, I made quite a few purchases (maybe too many), like pencils, charcoal sticks, and kneaded erasers (not all at once, but gradually). Letâs just say it was completely silly (I would have used a different word, but never mind ^^), especially considering my current skill level. On the other hand, it was actually quite good, because it allowed me to get familiar with these tools and get a feel for their style (in my hand, on the paper, etc.). Of course, it didnât necessarily help me improve, but I can already tell you that I really enjoyed using charcoal, and I appreciated the feel and the nuances you can achieve with it.
Today, Iâm approaching it differently. I still have all my materials, but for now, Iâm just using a sketchbook and an HB pencil, so I donât get distracted by other things or materials.
I agree that to improve, itâs best to start by limiting the amount of equipment you use (to really focus on the basics). But ultimately, donât forget that itâs all about having fun.
As twittycuic says, itâs great that youâve already tried out so many different things.
Drawing is primarily a matter of personal taste and preference. Trying different things will help you figure out what you really like. So it wasnât necessarily a series of bad investments ;-)
Hey MoonCrystal,
Je suis d'accord que pour progresser, le mieux dans un premier temps c'est de restreindre un peu le matos (pour se focaliser vraiment sur les bases). Mais dans le fond, n'oublie pas que c'est avant tout une question de plaisir.
Ah, the light box... letâs be honest, itâs a topic with very subjective conclusions. Some love it for the convenience it offers by making it easier to trace layers. Others hate having that light in their face all day.
For my part, Iâve never really taken the time to test one, and if I draw on paper, I prefer to use slightly thinner sheets so that I can easily see the lines Iâve already drawn when working with multiple layers.
Sometimes I wonder if working with a light box isnât a bit too ârigidâ in that it encourages you to follow the old lines exactly... although, maybe Iâm exaggerating a bit.
All this to say that itâs very personal... but you can find them for a reasonable price, so itâs up to you to decide if you feel like testing out this âholyâ light box đ
Parfois je me pose la question si travailler une tablette lumineuse n'est pas trop "rigoureux" en ce qu'elle pousse Ă suivre Ă la lettre ces anciennes lignes... Enfin, j'extrapole un peu peut-ĂȘtre.
Tout ça pour dire que c'est trĂšs perso... mais tu en trouves pour pas bien cher, Ă toi de voir si tu te sens de tester la Sainte tablette đ
So, to begin with, itâs a light box, not a tablet :3
Iâm one of those people who donât like light boxes. Iâve tried them for various things, but I know that when Iâm refining a drawing, I keep correcting, modifying, and improving the lines endlessly. However, with a light box, I get blinded and canât see anything. It hinders me, and I can no longer correct what needs to be corrected. Plus, I press down like a maniac to see my lines clearly ^^â
Others appreciate them because they can work much more cleanly and donât have the same approach. When they refine their work, they simply need to trace over their initial sketch, so thereâs no need to correct or modify it further. Therefore, itâs less of a hindrance. Or simply, they donât feel blinded but see more clearly.
In this case, like with many tools, itâs really a matter of personal taste and feeling ^^
You can always test it out using a DIY method: use a window or a lamp + a glass table (if you have one at home); this will give you an idea of what itâs like to use one before you decide whether or not to take the plunge :3
Alors pour commencer c'est une table lumineuse, pas une tablette :3
Hey, thatâs exactly what I âhacked togetherâ! ^^ Well, for now, itâs not very successful, I think itâs just a matter of getting used to it, so Iâll repeat the experiment in the next exercise.
In any case, thank you for your very informative responses! đ
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I finally ordered the light table you recommended and had it delivered to some friends in France...
They will bring it with them on their next visit.
Have a nice day.
Jacqueline đđ
Finalement, j'ai commandé la table lumineuse que vous conseillez et je l'ai fait livrer chez des connaissances en France...
Ils me l'amĂšneront lors de leur prochaine visite.
Bonne journée
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Personally, I tend to prefer regular erasers: theyâre simple and effective. Bread erasers are very useful for work that requires a bit more precision, but itâs mostly a matter of taste and preference. Thereâs no hard and fast rule!
If I were to add a bit of mischief, I would also say that bread erasers tend to stick to your fingers, which really annoys me... But Iâll let you judge the validity of that statement. ^^
As always, if youâre not sure, try them both out and see which one you like best. And you can even use both, youâre the boss! đ
Personnellement j'ai tendance à préférer les gommes classiques : c'est simple et efficace. Les gommes mie de pain sont trÚs utiles pour un travail qui nécessite un peu plus de finesse, mais c'est surtout une question de goût et d'affinité. Pas de rÚgle d'or !
Si je rajoutais un peu de mauvaise foi, je dirais aussi que la gomme mie de pain a tendance à coller aux doigts, ce qui a le don de m'énerver prodigieusement... Mais je te laisse juger de l'utilité du propos ^^
Comme d'hab' si tu as un doute fais le test et vois ce qui te plaĂźt le plus. Et tu peux mĂȘme utiliser les deux, c'est toi l'boss ! đ
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I would primarily like to learn how to draw nature using colored pencils. Do you have any advice on choosing colored pencils (brand, type, etc.)?
Thank you in advance,
Aline
J'aimerais principalement apprendre Ă dessiner la nature avec des crayons de couleurs. Auriez-vous des conseils pour choisir les crayons version couleur (marque, type...) ?
Merci d'avance,
Aline
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Right now, I donât have any specific recommendations because it quickly becomes a matter of personal preference.
My advice: set aside a small budget and buy several samples from different manufacturers. Youâll quickly see what the differences are between them, and youâll realize that depending on what you do, youâll develop personal preferences :-D
Donât hesitate to share your feedback on your tests :-)
Have fun!
Greg
Là comme ça, je n'ai rien de spécial à te conseiller car cela devient rapidement une question de goût.
Mon avis : prévois un petit budget et achÚte plusieurs échantillons de plusieurs fabricants différents. Tu verras vite ce qui change de l'un à l'autre, et tu te rendras compte que suivant ce que tu fais, tu développeras des préférences personnelles :-D
N'hésite pas à faire un retour sur tes tests :-)
Amuse-toi bien !
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I have no specific objections to raise! Iâve never used this software, but I know itâs a very good tool and many illustrators use it daily.
Usually, I always advise starting with the simplest things (pencil, paper, and eraser!) because thereâs no need for any particular technique to get started, and everyone has these materials readily available. After that, itâs just a matter of practice!
With a software suite, there are tools to learn, menus, shortcuts, effects to create a particular look, etc. All of these things can potentially interfere with (or hinder!) the learning process of drawing.
That being said, drawing is primarily about pleasure and desire. So, Iâll be direct: if you like working with Procreate, then go for it! Donât deprive yourself. If you want to only draw with it, then no problem. Want to change? No problem either. The only rule is that you can invest time in this discipline. Because remember that as long as you draw, you progress. Itâs as simple as that!
So as long as youâre enjoying yourself, you have my support! (But please, donât take this sentence out of context ;-) )
I hope this answers your question.
See you soon,
Greg
Je n'ai aucune objection spéciale à formuler ! Je n'ai jamais utilisé ce logiciel mais je sais que c'est un trÚs bon outil et de nombreux illustrateurs s'en servent quotidiennement.
Habituellement, je conseille toujours de commencer avec ce qui se fait de plus simple (crayon, feuille et gomme !) car il n'y a pas besoin de technique particuliÚre pour se lancer, et tout le monde a ce matos à portée de main. Ce vient ensuite, c'est uniquement une question de pratique !
Tandis qu'avec une suite logicielle il y a des outils Ă apprendre, des menus, des raccourcis, des effets pour donner tel ou tel aspect, etc. Autant de choses qui peuvent potentiellement parasiter (ou handicaper !) l'apprentissage du dessin.
Ceci étant dit, dessiner c'est avant tout une question de plaisir et d'envie. Donc je serai direct : si cela te botte de bosser sur procreate, alors vas-y à fond ! Ne te prive pas. Si tu as envie de ne dessiner qu'avec ça, alors aucun problÚme. Envie de changer ? Aucun soucis non plus. La seule rÚgle est que tu puisses investir du temps dans cette discipline. Car souvins toi que tant que tu dessines, tu progresses. C'est aussi simple que ça !
Donc tant que tu te fais plaisir, tu as mon soutien ! (Mais s'il te plaĂźt, ne sors pas cette phrase de son contexte ;-) )
J'espÚre que cela répond à ta question.
Ă bientĂŽt,
Greg
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I just started the course and I have a question: what kind of drawing board with an adjustable incline do you recommend?
I haven't used one before, and I wasn't really complaining about not having one, but after watching your video, you convinced me that it's a necessary tool :)
Je viens de commencer le cours et j'aurai une question, que conseillez vous comme plan incliné pour le dessin?
Je n'en ai jamais utilisé jusque la et je ne m'en plaignais pas trop, mais aprÚs avoir vu votre vidéo, vous m'avez convaincu sur sa nécessité :)
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Welcome to the angled side of the Force... :-p
Before you invest in a drafting table, drawing table, or anything else, I suggest you try to rig something up yourself for some test runs. If youâre not used to working on an angled surface, it will feel strange at first, and youâll lack reference points. Thatâs normal! Donât be discouraged by your first attempts. Youâll quickly get the hang of it.
To start, a large drawing board (which will serve as your support) and a few books (which will adjust the angle) should be enough!
The reason I suggest you start with a makeshift setup is because thereâs angled, and then thereâs *angled*.
You might prefer to work on a surface with a 30 or 45-degree angle? As for me, I work almost vertically (even on my Cintiq when Iâm working digitally).
So, itâs important to know how you like to work before you spend any money. Because after that, there are solutions for every budget, from around twenty euros to⊠5,000 euros if you get a modular desk? (Iâm not there yet, but itâs in my wildest dreamsâŠ)
So, give it a try, do some tests first. Try out lots of different setups!
Let me know how it goes :-)
See you soon!
Greg
bienvenue du cÎté incliné de la Force... :-p
Avant que tu investisses dans un chevalet de table, une table à dessin ou quoi que ce soit d'autre, je te conseille de tenter de te bricoler quelque chose pour faire des essais. Si tu n'es pas habitué à bosser plan incliné, ça va te faire tout drÎle au début et tu manqueras de repÚres. C'est normal ! Ne te laisse pas impressionner par tes premiers tests. On y prend trÚs vite goût.
Au départ un grand carton à dessin (qui te servira de support) et quelques livres (qui rÚgleront l'inclinaison) devraient suffire !
la raison pour laquelle je te suggÚre d'y aller à l'arrache dans un premier temps c'est parce qu'il y a incliné et... Incliné.
tu prĂ©fĂšrerais peut-m'ĂȘtre bosser sur un plan Ă 30, ou 45° ? En ce qui me concerne, chez moi je travaille quasiment Ă la verticale (mĂȘme sur ma Cintiq, quand je travaille en numĂ©rique).
Donc c'est important de savoir comment tu aimes bosser avant de mettre de l'argent dedans. Parce qu'ensuite il existe des solutions pour toutes les bourses, d'une vingtaine d'euros Ă ... 5000⏠si tu prends un bureau modulable ? (je n'en suis pas encore lĂ , mais dans mes rĂȘves les plus fous...)
Donc voilĂ , fais quelques essais d'abord. Tente plein de variantes !
Dis-moi ce que ça donne :-)
Ă bientĂŽt !
Greg
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Today, Iâm approaching it differently. I still have all my materials, but for now, Iâm just using a sketchbook and an HB pencil, so I donât get distracted by other things or materials.
Aujourd'hui, je la joue diffĂ©remment. J'ai toujours mon matĂ©riel, mais pour le moment je me contente d'un carnet de croquis, et d'un critĂ©rium hb, histoire de pas ĂȘtre distrait par autre chose ou autre matĂ©riel.
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You can discover what you like best among charcoal, graphite pencils, etc.
And develop your imagination with what you have.
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Tu pourras découvrir ce qui te plait le plus entre fusain, crayon gris, etc.
Et développer ton imagination avec ce que tu as
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I agree that to improve, itâs best to start by limiting the amount of equipment you use (to really focus on the basics). But ultimately, donât forget that itâs all about having fun.
As twittycuic says, itâs great that youâve already tried out so many different things.
Drawing is primarily a matter of personal taste and preference. Trying different things will help you figure out what you really like. So it wasnât necessarily a series of bad investments ;-)
Je suis d'accord que pour progresser, le mieux dans un premier temps c'est de restreindre un peu le matos (pour se focaliser vraiment sur les bases). Mais dans le fond, n'oublie pas que c'est avant tout une question de plaisir.
Comme le dis twittycuic, c'est cool que tu aies testé pleins de trucs déjà .
Le dessin, c'est avant tout une question de goûts persos et de préférences. Essayer plusieurs choses te permettra de savoir ce que tu aimes vraiment. Donc ce n'était pas forcément une série de mauvais investissements ;-)
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But having some supplies on hand is actually quite nice! đ
Mais avoir dĂ©jĂ un peu de matos de cĂŽtĂ© c'est plutĂŽt cool ! đ
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More seriously, Iâd like to hear about your experiences with this âmysteriousâ tablet (before and after).
Plus sérieusement, j'aimerais avoir vos retours d'expérience sur cette "mystérieuse" tablette (l'avant/l'aprÚs).
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For my part, Iâve never really taken the time to test one, and if I draw on paper, I prefer to use slightly thinner sheets so that I can easily see the lines Iâve already drawn when working with multiple layers.
Sometimes I wonder if working with a light box isnât a bit too ârigidâ in that it encourages you to follow the old lines exactly... although, maybe Iâm exaggerating a bit.
All this to say that itâs very personal... but you can find them for a reasonable price, so itâs up to you to decide if you feel like testing out this âholyâ light box đ
Pour ma part, je n'ai jamais vraiment pris le temps d'en tester et si je dessine sur papier, je préfÚre opter pour des feuilles un poil plus fines histoires de pouvoir repérer en double couche les traits que j'avais faits.
Parfois je me pose la question si travailler une tablette lumineuse n'est pas trop "rigoureux" en ce qu'elle pousse Ă suivre Ă la lettre ces anciennes lignes... Enfin, j'extrapole un peu peut-ĂȘtre.
Tout ça pour dire que c'est trĂšs perso... mais tu en trouves pour pas bien cher, Ă toi de voir si tu te sens de tester la Sainte tablette đ
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Iâm one of those people who donât like light boxes. Iâve tried them for various things, but I know that when Iâm refining a drawing, I keep correcting, modifying, and improving the lines endlessly. However, with a light box, I get blinded and canât see anything. It hinders me, and I can no longer correct what needs to be corrected. Plus, I press down like a maniac to see my lines clearly ^^â
Others appreciate them because they can work much more cleanly and donât have the same approach. When they refine their work, they simply need to trace over their initial sketch, so thereâs no need to correct or modify it further. Therefore, itâs less of a hindrance. Or simply, they donât feel blinded but see more clearly.
In this case, like with many tools, itâs really a matter of personal taste and feeling ^^
You can always test it out using a DIY method: use a window or a lamp + a glass table (if you have one at home); this will give you an idea of what itâs like to use one before you decide whether or not to take the plunge :3
Je fais partie des gens qui n'aiment pas la table lumineuse. J'ai testĂ©, pour diverses choses, mais je sais que quand je mets au propre un dessin, je continue Ă corriger, modifier et amĂ©liorer mes traits sans cesse. Or avec la table lumineuse, je suis Ă©bloui et ne vois plus rien. Ăa me bloque du coup, je ne peux plus corriger ce qu'il y aurait Ă corriger. En plus j'appuie comme un bourrin pour voir clairement mes traits ^^'
D'autres apprĂ©cient car ils peuvent travailler bien plus proprement, et n'ont pas la mĂȘme dĂ©marche. Quand ils remettent au propre, ils ont simplement besoin de repasser leur croquis initial et donc, pas besoin de corriger encore ou modifier encore. Donc c'est moins gĂȘnant. Ou simplement, n'ont pas l'impression d'ĂȘtre Ă©blouis mais de voir plus clairement.
Pour le coup, comme avec beaucoup d'outils, c'est vraiment une histoire de goûts personnel et de ressenti ^^
Tu peux toujours tester avec le systĂšme D : utiliser une fenĂȘtre, ou bien une lampe + une table en verre (si tu en as une chez toi), ça te donnera une idĂ©e de ce que ça donne d'en utiliser une avant de te dĂ©cider Ă sauter le pas ou non :3
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Hey, thatâs exactly what I âhacked togetherâ! ^^ Well, for now, itâs not very successful, I think itâs just a matter of getting used to it, so Iâll repeat the experiment in the next exercise.
In any case, thank you for your very informative responses! đ
Hey c'est exactement ce que j'ai "bricolé" ! ^^ Bon, pour l'instant c'est pas concluant,
une question d'habitude je pense, je réitérerai donc l'expérience au prochain exo.
En tout cas, merci pour vos rĂ©ponses fort instructives ! đ