Sketching!

As was mentioned in the Little Moments of Happiness thread, I've recently gotten a Surface Pro after months of saving!    One of the big draws for me was using it to sketch as a mindfulness outlet (and also having the power to function as a proper computer for work if need be).  I've finished my first sketch, and as a hobbyist artist, I'm quite chuffed with how well this has performed. 

Really nice shading!  What input device do you use?  You have some fine lines in there.  Do you use a stylus?

I used the Microsoft Surface pen.  I was initially doubtful about it, especially with the cost, but it is definitely worth it for sketching/writing.  The handwriting recognition (conversion to text) isn't amazing - or, to be fair, it hasn't gotten used to my writing yet.  I think there's probably an element of the program getting used to your writing input and "learning" what you mean.  But it's really great for drawing.  The screen is sensitive to pressure, so you get darker and slightly thicker lines the more you press while using the pen.  It also senses tilt, so like a real pencil, if you hold it at an angle while drawing, you get a substantially larger shading area.  And conversely, if you hold it at a right angle, you get a thin precise line.  I used the included basic sketching program that came with the OS.  I've downloaded some more advanced art programs, and I'm curious to see how they perform once I learn how to use them. 

Wow! That's fantastic Aquila... literally! 

I used the Microsoft Surface pen.  I was initially doubtful about it, especially with the cost, but it is definitely worth it for sketching/writing.  The handwriting recognition (conversion to text) isn't amazing - or, to be fair, it hasn't gotten used to my writing yet.  I think there's probably an element of the program getting used to your writing input and "learning" what you mean.  But it's really great for drawing.  The screen is sensitive to pressure, so you get darker and slightly thicker lines the more you press while using the pen.  It also senses tilt, so like a real pencil, if you hold it at an angle while drawing, you get a substantially larger shading area.  And conversely, if you hold it at a right angle, you get a thin precise line.  I used the included basic sketching program that came with the OS.  I've downloaded some more advanced art programs, and I'm curious to see how they perform once I learn how to use them.

Does it care if your hand is resting on the screen?  Like, does it ignore your hand and only respond to the tip of the Pen?

That's talent! Definitely a worthy investment

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Thanks everyone. 

Does it care if your hand is resting on the screen?  Like, does it ignore your hand and only respond to the tip of the Pen?

I would say it is able to distinguish between your hand and the pen about 97% of the time.  I've gotten a few occasional stray marks from my palm brushing against the screen, but it's quite good at ignoring incidental input from the palm or side of your hand.  I seem to have the most accidental marks when I'm using multiple fingers to zoom or scroll through the image, but only rarely when I'm just leaning my hand against the screen and sketching.

Excellent work Aquila, you’ve managed to capture Son of Sailor ‘s spirit animal perfectly!

He’s very active in the online Brony community.

I didn't know there were Bronies here. 

I didn't know there were Bronies here. 

He’s gotta keep a low profile because of the restraining order.