New to this

[Chinchi]

Hi.
I only just started using ArtRage today.
I've played a bit wit it (just trying out the different brushes) when I got my tablet some years ago...
The latest couple of days I've had this urge to try it out again, and it was fun
I like how easy it is to get then hang of, compared to programs like photoshop and GIMP - I just don't have the patience for those programt

First try with ArtRage. I think it went rather well
I'm working on this concept for a friend, and wanted to try it out on the computer. I think I'll just keep to doing them by hand, but this was loads of fun


I'm going to tweak this, but well... I was thinking I would try and make my comic stripe in ArtRage. This way I won't have to do it all by hand and scan and what not. Lot easier in the long run.

Sorry if there are some spelling errors. I haven't gotten around to installing an english dictonary in my browser

[D Akey]

How fun! Welcome and it looks like you're on your way to telling a story. Cute little dragon too!

[stevemawmv]

Welcome....looking forward to your Artrage creations...you've got a good start on your creature concept.
And would like to see your progressions of the comic strip.
Take care,
Steve

[Chinchi]

The dracon kinda sucks xD
But still fun to do.

That was the look I was going for

[kenmo]

Wow...awesome results from just your first day with Artrage....

[D Akey]

The dracon kinda sucks xD
But still fun to do.

That was the look I was going for

For a dragon, sucking could get ya burned. Dragon safety tip = Turn off the flames when inhaling.

But, while you say you don't like the drawing of the dragon, I have to tell you, this looks like a really good cartoon drawing to me because you make what he's thinking or his attitude really clear with those great big eyes especially. Cartoonists have a lot of range when it comes to designing their characters, and certainly when coming up with something original. I think this could work. The personal touch is endearing. I love both versions. The second one probably has more potential for expressing feelings through poses and expressions though, this is true.

[copespeak]

Welcome, and good advice from Mr Akey! Keep working at it, you have talent!

[Whimsical86]

very nice
I also found artrage very easy to use right from the start without much instruction.

[Chinchi]

Thank you for the kind words.

I'll get back to posting on here again
No doubht this is fun to work with.

One thing though - If I need to add text, I need to load in to an other program, right? I was thinking GIMP would work for that part of it...?!

[copespeak]

Art Rage has text .... bottom left corner.