#22HD

[snailtrain]

saw a really cute jsk picture ;-; had to put Jaz in it

[cacophony-eg]

I use two different types

(whattt an actual serious poll that I need feedback with)-

[boaillustration]

The Artisul team was kind enough to send me their Artisul D16 display tablet to review! Timelapse and review can be found under the read more.

I have been using the same model of display tablet for over 10 years now (a Wacom Cintiq 22HD) and feel like I might be set in my ways, so getting the chance to try a different brand of display tablet was also a new experience for me!

The Unboxing 

The tablet arrived in high-quality packaging with enough protection that none of the components get scratched or banged up in the shipping process. I was pleasantly surprised that additionally to the tablet, pen, stand, cables and nibs it also included a smudge guard glove and a pen case. 

The stand is very light-weight and I was at first worried that it would not be able to hold up the tablet safely, but it held up really well. I appreciated that it offered steeper levels of inclination for the tablet, since I have seen plenty other display tablets who don’t offer that level of ergonomics for artists. My only gripe is that you can’t anchor the tablet to the stand. It will rest on the stand and can be easily taken on or off, but that also means that you can bump into it and dislodge it from the stand if you aren’t careful. It would require significant force, but as a cat owner, I know that a scenario like that is more likely than I’d like.

Another thing I noticed is how light the tablet is in comparison to my Cintiq. Granted, my Cintiq is larger (22 inches vs the 15.8 inches of the Artisul D16), but the Artisul D16 comes in at about 1.5kg of weight. While I don’t consider display tablets that require a PC and an outlet to work really portable, it would be a lot easier to move with the Artisul D16 from one space to another. In comparison, my Cintiq weighs in at a proud 8.5kg, making it a chore to move around. I have it hooked up to a monitor stand to be able to move it more easily across my desk.

The Setup

The setup of the tablet was quick as well, with only minor hiccups. The drivers installed quickly and basic setup was done in a matter of minutes. That doesn’t mean it came without issues: the cursor vanished as soon as I hovered over the driver window, making it a guessing game where I would be clicking and the pen calibration refused to work on the tablet screen and instead always defaulted to my regular screen. I ended up using the out of the box pen calibration for my test drawing which worked well enough.

The tablet comes with customizable hot-keys that you can reassign in the driver software. I did not end up using the hot-keys, since I use a Razer Tartarus for all my shortcuts, but I did play around with them to get a feel for them. The zoom wheel had a very satisfying haptic feel to it which I really enjoyed, and as far as I could tell, you can map a lot of shortcuts to the buttons, including with modifier keys like ctrl, shift, alt and the win key. I noticed that there was no option to map numpad keys to these buttons, but I was informed by my stream viewers that very few people have a full size keyboard with a numpad anymore. 

The pen comes with two buttons as well. Unlike the hot-keys on the side of the tablet, these are barely customizable. I was only able to assign mouse clicks to them (right, left, scroll wheel click, etc) and no other hotkeys. I have the alt key mapped to my pen button on my Cintiq, enabling me to color pick with a single click of the pen. The other button is mapped to the tablet menu for easy display switches. Not having this level of customization was a bit of a bummer, but I just ended up mapping the alt key to a new button on my Razer Tartarus and moved on.

The pen had a very similar size to my Wacom pen, but was significantly lighter. It also rattled slightly when shook, but after inspection this was just the buttons clicking against the outer case and no internal issues. The pen is made from one material, a smooth plastic finish. I would have liked for there to be a rubber-like material at the grip like on the Wacom pen for better handling, but it still worked fine without it.

Despite not being able to calibrate the pen for the display tablet, the cursor offset was minimal. It took me a while at the beginning to get used to the slight difference to my current tablet, but it was easy to get used to it and I was able to smoothly ink and color with the tablet. The screen surface was very smooth, reminding me more of an iPad surface. The included smudge guard glove helped mitigate any slipping or sliding this might have caused, enabling me to draw smoothly. Like with the cursor offset, it took me a while to get used to the different pressure sensitivity of the tablet, but I adapted quickly.

So what do I think of it?

Overall, drawing felt different on this tablet, but I can easily see myself getting used to the quirks of the tablet with time. Most of the issues I had were QoL things I am used to from my existing tablet. 

But I think that’s where the most important argument for the tablet comes in: the price.

I love my Cintiq. I can do professional grade work on it and I rebought the same model after my old one got screen issues, I liked it that much. But it also costs more than a 1000 € still, even after being on the market for over 10 years (I bought it for about 1.500 € refurbished in 2014, for reference). The Artisul D16 on the other hand runs you a bit more than 200€. That is a significant price difference! I often get asked by aspiring artists what tools I use and while I am always honest with them, I also preface it by saying that they should not invest in a Cintiq if they are just starting out. They are high quality professional tools and have a price point that reflects that. You do not need these expensive tools to create art. You can get great results on a lot cheaper alternatives! I do this for a living so I can justify paying extra for the QoL upgrades the Cintiq offers me, but I have no illusion that they are an accessible tool for most people. 

I can recommend the Artisul D16 as a beginner screen tablet for people who are just getting into art or want to try a display tablet for once. I wouldn’t give up my Cintiq for it, but I can appreciate the value it offers for the competitive price point. If you want to get an Artisul D16 for yourself, you can click this link to check out their shop!

AMAZON.US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TQLGC81

AMAZON.JP: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07T6ZT84V

AMAZON.MX: https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B07T6ZT84V

Once again thank you to the Artisul team for giving me the opportunity to review their display tablet!

[amarynceus]

'Swift Wing'

2021

commission for Kii Krindar

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Clip Studio Paint, Cintiq 22HD. | DeviantArt | Patreon | Picarto | Bluesky | Paypal | Ko-Fi

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#GoldenFutureAU

[Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - AU] Summary: A good future version after the Krang are defeated and the end of the world is postponed. But not everything that shines is golden and life isn’t always easy as a mutated ninja turtle!   CW: Blood/Injury, Hurt/Comfort, Loss of limbs

Written Story by Co-Creator @rosesofenvy ❤ Crossover with @thegunnsara [Ref Sheets] Michelangelo | Donatello | Leonardo & Raphael [Comic] Fused Ninpo: Raph & Donnie | Fused Ninpo: The Sun God [Comic] The Best Prank [Art] Mikey | Leoichi  [Story Content] Donnie & Leo losing arms | Leo post arm loss | Donnie talks | Mikey captured  [Fan Kids] #Ammi  Amaterasu Hamato: Mikey’s and Gen’s created child Ammi’s Creation | Older Ammi | Ammi’s abilities | Ammi & Uncles | Crazy Ammi #Saber  Saber Hamato: Leo’s and Yuichi’s adopted child Saber appears | Leo worries | Cold and Alone | Leo found Saber | Doubts & Happy Ending | Older Saber

#Tsuki  Tsukuyomi Hamato: Mikey’s and Gen’s created child Tsuki’s Creation

#Izzy Isabella Hamato: Donnie’s and Kendra’s lab accident child [Relationships] #Angenlo [Mikey x Gen] | #Leoichi [Leo x Yuichi] | #Kendratello [Donnie x Kendra] | #Rasey [Raph x Cassandra]

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“Chosen Family” [hiatus] [Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - AU] Summary: Splinter is struggling with his four newly acquired Turtle babies and comes across Carol. Although their first meeting is more than bumpy, they find out that they have a lot more in common as parents and Carol realizes quickly that she can’t toss the family out of her apartment. Their Co-parenting adventure begins! #ChosenFamilyAU

•• ━━━━━ ••●•• ━━━━━ •• “Mom, I can explain” [finished] [Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Post Movie - Prequel to “Golden Future”] Summary: Leo got pulled from the portal of the prison dimension and with their home wrecked April sees no other choice but to call her Mother for help. Everyone is injured and tired and Carol is there to mend some of their wounds- physically and emotionally.

CW: Blood/Injury, Hurt/Comfort

#MomIcanexplain

•• ━━━━━ ••●•• ━━━━━ •• “Dragonous” [discontinued] [Villainous - AU] Summary:  Everybody is turned into dragons, lizards or other mythical creatures. Dragons are extinct in Flug's time and nobody knows why. He wants to be the one to find out and in his mad quest, ends up traveling to the past. GENERAL INFORMATION Art Program: Paint Tool SAI Tablet: Wacom Cintiq 22HD Language: German, English

[fadingclub]

What sort of art program(s) do ya use? And how long have you been drawing for?

A good friend of mine introduced me to your game and I was absolutely sold just on the cover art of it on the steam page!!!

Really love your art and game ^^ keep making coolio things!

Thank you so much! I'm happy you like my art!

I mostly use Clip Studio Paint Pro 1 for my art (I don't plan to upgrade it) My old art was done in Paint Tool .sai but I shifted to CSP around 2020. I've been drawing since I was a little kid, but I only got serious about it around 2017 I would say. After I released DashBored, I was able to afford a used Cintiq 22HD, which really upped my drawing game. I still use that same Cintiq today, though it's really starting to wear down.

I hope you'll enjoy the game when it's out! Thanks again!

[qadmonster]

do you draw with a graphic tablet ? your mouse, or another thing ? if you draw with a graphic tablet, is it one with screen or without ? have a nice day/night :D

I use a Cintiq 22HD (screened tablet).

[taterswithranch]

may i ask what kind of drawing tablet you use? a teacher asked me for advice on equipment since they’re trying to set up an animation class for the students next year.

I use an XP-Pen tablet, the 15.6 pro version!

The college I go to uses Wacom tablets, specifically the Cintiq 22HD!

[mayakern]

Do you mind if I ask what kind of tablet and program you're using in those recent art tutorials? I was thinking about getting one but the options are many and overwhelming. Thanks!

hi there! this is answered in maya's faq, so i'll paste that here for ease of access:

I oscillate between Photoshop CC on my desktop with a 22HD Cintiq from 2014 (these are probably only sold on Ebay these days as the modern ones are quite different) and Procreate for iPad. I choose my tools based on my needs: for large files like patterns I need the processing power of my desktop and the specialized tools that Photoshop offers; for simpler/smaller works, Procreate and iPad are great for being able to create without being tied to a desk.

if you're wondering about brushes, those are in the faq as well! hope this helps! 🧡

[artsyaxolotl]

what do you use i bet your asked alot but im curious

im sorry i know its probably an common question but i want to get into it and i cant find any i like

No worries! I use Clip Studio Paint for drawing and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for other stuff like graphics and text. For hardware, I have a screen tablet (Cintiq 22HD) and sometimes use an old iPad for sketching!

Hope that helps! C:

[weejoker]

bought a 22HD cintiq (no cable, no pen, no stand) for the price of [not very much money] & hoping it will be compatible with my 13HD cintiq cables & pen (no stand)

and also bought a stand. and some extra stand mounts just in case. and all this for under half the minimum price i can pay for my medical bills per month to have them paid off in two years 😁👍

[snailtrain]

ITS HERE IT WORKS!!!

IT'S MOUNTED IN A VERY CURSED MANNER SINCE IT DID NOT COME WITH A STAND, BUT THIS IS FIXABLE!!! aaaaaaaa

[38sr]

Meet the Artist & FAQs (2023 Edition)

Hey everyone! Just wanted to do an updated FAQ post for those new and long time followers of this blog~

QUICK ARTIST FACTS

• My name is Li Cree

• My birthday is August 3rd (yes I’m a Leo)

• I’m originally from New York but now currently live in California as of 2020

• I am VERY short (barely 5ft/152cm)

• My favorite food is strawberry shortcake

FAQs

What do you do? 

I’m a professional 2D animator and storyboard artist for TV animation for both American and international productions. I've recently also started working as a character designer!

What shows have you work on? 

There's too many to count now since the last FAQ haha. But you can see a more detailed list over on my website.

What program do you use?

For storyboarding work: Storyboard Pro 

For animation: CLIP Studio Paint EX, OpenToonz, After Effects, Audition

For illustration: CLIP Studio Paint EX 

What tablet do you use?

Cintiq 22HD (No Touch)

What art college did you attend?

I attended Montserrat College of Art as well as Niigata School of Art & Design.

Can I ask questions about the animation industry?

Absolutely! I want this blog to be a space where I can share knowledge about the industry to those who are interested in working in this field. So please don’t be shy and drop an ask if you are every curious about what’s like being a board artist and animator for TV animation.

Just please behave and do not ask any questions in regards to projects I am legally contracted to not talk about until the official release. As well as bringing up any sort of rumors/gossip about productions. This space is meant to be educational and not a drama stirring blog. If anything, I will delete these kind of questions with no hesitation and zero tolerance.

What does 38sr mean?

38sr is the 38th element of the periodic table, strontium. The element is actually used for pyrotechnics and gives off a red color when ignited. It’s simply my favorite element. 

Can I use your art as my dp (profile picture)?

As long as you give credit in your bio or somewhere I can see it, then yes you can.

Can I repost your artwork?

No. Please don’t ever repost my work. I will find you. It’s not that hard. 

Do you do AI or NFT work?

ABSOLUTELY NOT. Sorry, I don't wanna get into the crosshairs about this. Just know it's a nah from me.

Do you do requests/commissions (illustration or animations)?

Not really. It’s hard to explain but if you wish to hire me as an animator or artist for a project (animated productions, zines, etc), please send a business inquiry to my business email. But if you’re looking for just regular commissions where it’s more open to the general public, then no. My work schedule is quite packed so I don’t have the capacity to do commissions like I used to years ago. 

[stephreynaart]

Hey I really love your art style it is very unique!!! Although I have a question that you don't mind me asking. What are your go to techniques that you use in your art and what specific program do you use to draw? I hope it's not too much to ask but I'm just trying to find my art style by learning other artist's perspectives to finally be confident with my own art style

Hello! And thank you!

I use Clip Studio Paint as my go-to art program, I use a 22HD Wacom Cintiq.

In terms of techniques, I use lots of shape and line languages.

I think of energy and shape first, go back and readjust for anatomy or structural purposes second, and then do final outlines. I found that to be best when wanting to have more lively figures and emotions for your character.

As for finding your art style. Just draw.

Don’t worry about finding your art style, that will come with time. Draw how it feels naturally, look around at what other artists do and take ideas and try them out. Some things might stick, some might not. It’ll take time to get to a point where you find you have that distinctive “style” people talk about.

I’m still experimenting and my art style changes constantly, cause I find new ways to approach drawing all the time and it evolves slowly. The way I drew 6 months ago is vastly different than the way I draw now.

Just draw, the style will come to you later

[itsgrindtime]

What kind of tablet do you use? I've been thinking about trying out a new one!

oh gosh-- i use my 22hd cintiq from 2012 still hahaa (pwees never break down.... pWEES)

[sha-biest]

Last question before I turn in: what program do you use to make your art/comic? I got procreate on my iPad m.

The whole comic is in a sketchbook! (same for "Mom, I can explain")! I draw the comics on paper first and most of my sketches:

I do some edits on my VERY OLD Photoshop CS2 (it's free and doesn't work on every computer anymore, don't judge me) and do all the digital lining in Paint Tool SAI! Lettering is also done in Photoshop.

I do have an iPad and.. it's been gathering dust but Procreate is SUCH a good program!! I'd definitely work on it more if I didn't have a big Wacom cintiq 22HD (my workspace below)