Tips on Graphics Tablet Pen Drawing for Beginners

I've been a graphic designer on and off for years, and there are certain techniques that I've discovered that apply to graphics tablets regardless of the brand. After the first couple that I tried and got used to, I noticed that tablet pen drawing is much more about technique than it is about technology.Below I've outlined a summary of seven tips to get you through those initial awkward stages so that you can get to being a productive production artist as soon as possible. Whether you're trying to find what software options are available or are looking for the right height and angle to what software options you should be using, I've discussed these in detail in full in the article on my site about Graphics Mouse Tablets and Styluses, but continue reading on below for the overall gist. These tips are aimed at beginners to tablet drawing :

1. Find the right heightReducing the chance of reptitive injuries is important, but equally important is finding a comfortable pen drawing height. The tablet should rest at about the same height as your elbows will be when sitting in a working position in your desk chair.
2. Angled or flat?Experiment with a few different angles or flat surfaces for your first few projects until you discover what's most comfortable for you.
3. Don't use stylus on paper directly!Placing a piece of paper between the pen and the tablet in order to recreate the feel of natural drawing may seem like a good idea, but the stylus tip can wear down more quickly due to the added friction and will have to be replaced.
4. Use felt nibs for that old school feelFelt nibs can give you that extra stability you're looking for without damaging your stylus. Wacom is selling 5-packs of these felt nibs for about $5.
5. Use the pressure brush tool in Adobe CS When using Adobe Photoshop, be sure to change your brush settings to have pressure control. You can now use your tablet pen to its full effect.
6. Vectors, vectors, vectors! By using vectors in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, or other programs that allow vector drawing, you can adjust whatever lines you make afterwards by pulling on the curves and handles.The last tip about graphic tablet pen drawing you'll just have to check out for yourself!