[ChiaNi]

Can anybody here answer me.
I am looking to buy wacom tablet and the painting software. I am freelance illustrator. most my job is storyboard and 8 X 11 coms.

question are:

1. what size bablet I need?
2. what software I should buy?
3. How much budget I need to expect spend?

Very apreciate all your help.

[NeoFun]

Hi there--
I am cheap, so I bought a small 4 x 5 wacom tablet for $50. It works perfect for me and isn't too large. I bought mine refurbished from www.outpost.com -- The more serious you are, I guess the more money one should invest. I'm using mine at college though and I have never thought of buying a larger one.

[B0b]

you should go somewhere where you can try the tablets out.. i have an Artpad and it kinda suits my needs (want to upgrade to intuitos) its small enough for me to use on my desk as a mouse mat if im not using the tablet to draw with..

its up2 you the user to decide if a tablets too big or too small for you

[Torstein Nordstrand]

People generally respond to this question saying "Bigger is more expensive, but better". But it really depends on your style of painting. Do you use you full arm from the shoulder? Do you just noodle things with your wrist?

[ChiaNi]

Many Thanks to your answer. If not for job I do oil painting size 5 foot by 4 foot.

My father teach me paint with my arm. He say that is the way to bring your art alive. He was Chinese paint artist.

What size tablet you guys handle your job? Is 6X8 table can paint biger then that size. I never use table befor. I should say I never seen one befor.

Looks like tablet is most big illustrator useing now. I need learn more about how your exprince to use this.

[ChiaNi]

BTW. Torstein Nordstrand I like all your self-portrait. I really enjoy look at your stroke.

[ September 26, 2002: Message edited by: ChiaNi ]