Digital Sketching
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This presentation focuses on different forms of sketching, including traditional hand sketching and digital means. We will explore how to produce the same sketch using different sketching tools.
We will look at:
- Sketching in a traditional way using pencils, pens and paper
- Using digital sketchpads and smartpens to create the image digitally
- Using computer software to produce digital sketch images.
Photographs of fellow landscape architecture students sketching | Images Courtesy of Kayla Odell & Jonathan Braski
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Methods for Sketching
Various sketching methods | Images Courtesy of Jonathan Braski, Kayla Odell & Flickr.com
Traditional Hand-Drawn Sketches
Hand Drawing is an easy way of conveying ideas. It can be done in a multitude of ways and has a multitude of possibilities depending on medium, technique, and pallet surface. Although it can be done by anyone, the degree of clarity may vary as does the consistency of reproduction.
- Drawing mediums include but not limited to:
*Pens- Ballpoint, Bamboo Pens, Felt-tip, Technical, Steel-Nib *Pencils- Graphite, Charcoal Pencils, Watercolor Pencils, Wax pencils, Colored Pencils *Other drawing medium- Oil Pastels, Chalk Pastels, Wax Oil Sticks, Graphite Sticks, Brushes, Charcoal Sticks
- Shading: Cross Hatching, Intricate Scribbles, Stippling
*Shading Materials- Chamois, Paper, Facial Tissue, Felt pad, Tortillon, Blending Stump
Two individuals enjoying some relaxing sketch time | Image Courtesy of Jonathan Braski
- Pros of Hand Drawing:
*Can be done anywhere
*Many different kinds of drawing mediums and pallets
*Free creation of textures
*Quick sketches can be created for trial purposes
*Humanization of the creation
*Universal method of communication
- Cons of Hand Drawing
*Mistakes are not as easily erased
*Must be scanned in after creation
*Subject to weathering
*Products may vary and may not be as easily reproduced
Using a Digital Sketching Tablet & Example | Image Courtesy of Wacom.com & Flickr.com
Tools Used for Digital Sketching
These methods for sketching and drawing use tools which are connected with the computer but incorporate the same hand-drawing techniques. These methods will use sketchpads and a drawing stylus to draw on a touch-screen computer or sketchpad and have what they draw appear as a digital image on the computer. Below are shown a few different products that will aid in this process.
- Wacom® Bamboo
Bamboo is a new category of pen tablets that help everyday people convey their ideas more clearly. With the natural feel of pen-on-paper, Bamboo and Bamboo Fun plug into your computer and make it quick and easy for you to get your point across. [Courtesy Wacom.com]
*Pros- Easy to Use, Inexpensive, capable of recognizing handwriting *Cons- Limited to no design capabilities
Wacom® Bamboo tablet & stylus pen | Images Courtesy of Flickr.com & Wacom.com
- Wacom® Intuos
The Intuos3 professional pen tablet makes it easy to quickly and professionally edit photos and create digital artwork by turning on the full power of Adobe Photoshop®, Corel® Painter™, and over 100 other leading software applications. Create universal settings for your pen and tablet or alter your settings by application for maximum productivity. [Courtesy Wacom.com]
*Pros- Comes in multiple sizes, pressure sensitive, very high resolution (5080 dpi) *Cons- Relatively expensive
Wacom® Intuos system | Images Courtesy of mps.com & Letsgodigital Website
- Wacom® Cintiq
The Cintiq 21UX has an 21.3" high-resolution display and a dynamically adjustable stand that allows the display to be rotated, inclined, and even quickly removed for in-lap use. To further enhance your comfort, the Cintiq 21UX comes with a cushioned Grip Pen for use directly on the screen allowing you to create in the most natural way possible. [Courtesy Wacom.com]
Demonstration on using the Cintiq tablet[1]
*Pros- Touch screen usability, very versatile, swiveling base *Cons- Outrageously expensive
Wacom® Cintiq tablet | Images Courtesy of Wacom.com
- Logitech® io™2 Digital Pen
Write it or draw it—and instantly send it to your PC. Never misplace another brilliant idea—or waste time keying in handwritten notes. Logitech® io™ Digital Pen stores everything you put to paper for transfer to a PC, where it can be archived and opened in your favorite applications. [Courtesy Logitech.com]
*Pros- Convenient, no cords to deal with, "humanizes" drawings with free form freedom *Cons- Pricey(with extra materials needed), must use pen with special digital notebook paper
Logitech® io™2 Digital Pen | Images Courtesy of Logitech.com
Digital Sketching Software
These methods will allow a user to draw and sketch using their mouse instead of a pencil and paper or a stylus and computer screen. There are many computer software programs that will allow someone to do this including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Painter Essentials, and ArtRage.
- Corel® Painter X
Corel ® Painter™ X, the world’s most powerful Natural-Media ® painting and illustration software designed for the next generation of Creative Professionals.
Commercial designers require powerful tools for their craft. That's why many of the world's foremost illustrators, automotive concept designers, industrial designers, architects, and graphic designers use Corel Painter. Corel Painter X enables commercial designers to vividly capture their creative vision and handcraft distinctive designs, illustrations, and logos for their clients. [Courtesy of Corel.com]
Images Courtesy of Corel.com & Flickr.com
Corel.com[2] Corel® Painter Example 1[3] Corel® Painter Example 2[4]
- Adobe® Photoshop
Communicating design concepts and project status to clients, regulators, and colleagues can be challenging. New Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 Extended software delivers powerful tools that can help you communicate detail clearly, articulate complex concepts visually, and save time by automating common tasks. New 3D compositing and texture editing capabilities, 2D and 3D measurement tools, and support for 3D in Vanishing Point are just a few of the features that enable you to work more efficiently and make a greater impact with all your drawings and designs. Find out more about Photoshop CS3 Extended. [Courtesy of Adobe.com]
Images Courtesy of Adobe.com
Adobe.com[5] Features of Photoshop for the Professional 1[6] Features of Photoshop for the Professional 2[7] Adobe® Photoshop Example 1[8]
- Autodesk® SketchBook Pro
Autodesk® SketchBook Pro is designed specifically for use with Tablet PC or digitized pen tablets Autodesk SketchBook Pro software delivers the industry’s best-in-class tools: fast, reactive pencils, markers and brushes; pen driven layers; background templates; a 75-brushstroke undo/redo option, and a unique pan/zoom tool. With the well-designed, streamlined user interface and fast intuitive workflow you’ll have high-quality digital sketches in a matter of minutes. [Courtesy of Autodesk.com]
Images Courtesy of Autodesk.com
Autodesk Sketchbook Pro Website[9]
- Presented By: Kayla Odell, Scott Johnke, Travis Kratcha & Jonathan Braski
