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Should I get a digital tablet?

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~Fuyuko7 Jun 9, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
I'm planning on getting a digital tablet for my birthday, but I'm unsure if I should really get one...
since I wouldn't want to buy it, then regret getting one..

Does it take AGES to get use to it?
since I heard that you stare at the PC screen while drawing on the tablet...
so I'm unsure :(

I'm planning on getting this one: [link]

it comes with artrage (which I used before with a mouse)
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*Aoer Jun 15, 2012
yes.
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~Ak-Nolij Jun 14, 2012  Student General Artist
1. Yes. That would be possibly your best investment as an artist.
2. Get a WACOM branded tablet. Size is your preference, but I recommend Intuos for more serious work.
3. No, it won't take long to get use to sketching with a tablet while looking at your monitor. It shouldn't take you no more than maybe a few hours to get used to.

Just keepin' it simple.
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~Fuyuko7 Jun 14, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
thanks,
what's the difference between wacom bamboo and wacom intuo?
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~Ak-Nolij Jun 14, 2012  Student General Artist
Bamboo is more user friendly and geared more towards children or hobbyists. Intuos however is the leading standard for professional work within the industry. The current craze is the Intuos 5's. I use an Intuos 3, but even the older Intuos 2 provides top notch response to your strokes, minus the nifty side-buttons.
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~Fuyuko7 Jun 14, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
So bamboo is like for beginners?

Does the size matter?
I'm planing on getting the smallest one, is it like smaller=less space?
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~Ak-Nolij Jun 15, 2012  Student General Artist
The Bamboo looks to come in one compact size. [link] And I would have to say yes, size would matter depending on how much you plan to get out of your tablet. You can still sketch, color and do plenty of things on a small tablet, but if you need a tool for the best possible workflow for serious digital drawing and painting, the Bamboo is totally NOT recommended due its pressure sensitivity. It'd be best to invest in an Intuos for more serious work as I mentioned before.

But again, this is all up to you. For beginners and hobbyists looking for a fun, simple solution to drawing and painting on their workstations, Bamboo is a great start.
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~Fuyuko7 Jun 15, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
So even if I get a bamboo
I can still do decent artwork on it?
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~Ak-Nolij Jun 15, 2012  Student General Artist
Yes, WACOM is basically industry standard, so I trust that their Bamboo is up to par.
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~Fuyuko7 Jun 15, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
right :)
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~waywardgal Jun 13, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
having the tablet is a good option. if you don't like it, you can always return it. but after getting used to the tablet, you'll be surprised you ever got by without one.
happy early birthday!
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