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Day one with the Intuos 5.  This is what I'm working on.  Just a face so far.  I'm just getting a feel for how it all works, and adjusting the settings.  I think I've almost got it how I like it.

I've found that I press way too hard with the pen, and I've already worn down the nib quite a lot.  I try to make myself let up, but I get caught up with the painting and then I find that I'm doing it again, or just gripping it really, really tightly.

I'll figure it out.

It's been a long time since I've done any digital painting.  I've forgotten which brushes I liked to use before, so I'm just trying all the rough ones to see what I like now.  They give good texture and it makes me care less about skin looking smooth and perfect.

Intuos 5

My Christmas present to myself was a shiny matte new pen tablet.  (...and an iPod.  Hence, the iphoneography.)  I've been using a medium sized Graphire4 so a large Intuos 5 is quite a change for me.  I've been trying to get accustomed to it, and to get all the settings just how I want them.  So far I'm very impressed with it.

I think I'll go doodle some more.

Etsy Treasury: Crimson and Gold

I love making treasury lists on Etsy.

1. statement necklace by louxinyan | 2. vintage red and gold tin box by TheRetroBottega | 3. vintage brass gazelle figurines by saltandginger | 4. gold red ruby quartz bangle by OhKuol | 5. crimson holiday book decor by hucksterhaven | 6. 14k yellow gold red garnet diamond ring by watchandwares | 7. golden gate bridge san fransisco bridge view by sscphotography | 8. red and gold bubbles gift tags by gifttags | 9. gold and red ceramic mug by primitivepots | 10. owl embroidery hoop art by sweetharvey | 11. red ruby crystal snowflake pendant by found300 | 12. crown hair comb by fabcessories | 13. carnival photography by bomobob | 14. gemini keychain by angelyques | 15. vintage smiley buttons by theblingbazaar | 16. holiday vintage book collection by hamptonhousevintage