This 23 year old tablet is still going! @EyekooDrawsStuff

EyekooDrawsStuff A retro graphics tablet review, looking at the first generation of Wacom Intuos drawing tablets, which is still going strong in 2021!

This is the third of my drawing tablet reviews for DrawYourWeapon.com where I'm looking first at older Wacom tablets to see if these might be good options for digital art beginners who are on a tight budget: drawyourweapon.com/looking-at-old-wacom-drawing-tablet

This specific model of old Wacom tablet is the legacy Intuos GD-1212-U, with a USB connector.
The working area is 12x12 inches, the pens have 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity, and it's got 60 degrees of tilt recognition which surprised me.

Software used in the video is Krita, a free digital art software option you can get here: krita.org/en

If you are looking for a newer Wacom tablet, consider the Intuos Small if you are just starting out and need something entry-level: amzn.to/3CkyTXy (affiliate link)

Wacom drivers can be found here: wacom.com/en-us/support/product-support/drivers

updated 2 years ago

This 23 year old tablet is still going!

EyekooDrawsStuff 2021-10-27 | A retro graphics tablet review, looking at the first generation of Wacom Intuos drawing tablets, which is still going strong in 2021!

This is the third of my drawing tablet reviews for DrawYourWeapon.com where I'm looking first at older Wacom tablets to see if these might be good options for digital art beginners who are on a tight budget: drawyourweapon.com/looking-at-old-wacom-drawing-tablet

This specific model of old Wacom tablet is the legacy Intuos GD-1212-U, with a USB connector.
The working area is 12x12 inches, the pens have 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity, and it's got 60 degrees of tilt recognition which surprised me.

Software used in the video is Krita, a free digital art software option you can get here: krita.org/en

If you are looking for a newer Wacom tablet, consider the Intuos Small if you are just starting out and need something entry-level: amzn.to/3CkyTXy (affiliate link)

Wacom drivers can be found here: wacom.com/en-us/support/product-support/drivers

Is Samsung Second Screen good enough for drawing?

EyekooDrawsStuff 2024-10-17 | Could Samsung's Second Screen make the Galaxy Tab S9 FE an even more versatile option for digital artists by turning into a wireless drawing tablet for Windows?

I spent some time testing the feature and compared Second Screen with EasyCanvas, which I've mentioned on the channel a few times.

Second Screen is available on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, S8, S9 and S10.

Recommended tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9FE+ for the larger screen
amzn.to/3BLNDDj

Software used:
Clip Studio Paint: kqzyfj.com/click-100330287-14310560
Krita: www.krita.org
Rebelle 7 Pro: jdoqocy.com/click-100330287-15920486
Blender: blender.org

Added accessory: Tourbox Lite
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There are affiliate links here which I may earn a small commission from should you purchase through them. This doesn’t impact pricing for you, and it helps to support the channel.

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/x
License code: Y9MHN5BT19RZ9ID2

My Galaxy Tab S9FE as a wireless drawing tablet for PC

EyekooDrawsStuff 2024-06-29 | I've been testing out Samsung's Second Screen feature to see if it's good enough to turn my Galaxy Tab S9FE into a drawing tablet for my laptop. So far, I am really impressed with how it performs, even though it's completely wireless and isn't consistently smooth. Full video here: youtu.be/aFXNi2axJ8Q

My full review of the Galaxy Tab S9FE for artists here: drawyourweapon.com/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-artist-review

Thanks to this feature, you get so much more versatility from the Galaxy Tab. It's great as a portable standalone device, but being able to use to as an extended display and drawing tablet as well is what makes it an especially valuable part of my setup.

I do recommend getting a little extra screen real estate if you can by going with the Galaxy Tab S9FE+: amzn.to/4cxNqRT

Apps used in this include :
EasyCanvas: www.eaynlight.com
An alternative to Second Screen that will let you connect via USB-C for a more a more stable drawing experience.

Magma: magma.com
Great for drawing with friends

Clip Studio Paint: kqzyfj.com/click-100330287-14310560
Great for digital drawing and comics

Infinite Painter: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakefield.painter&hl=en
My favourite for mobile digital painting

This description does contain affiliate links. Purchasing through them may earn me a small commission that lets me spend more time testing out drawing tech and providing you with in-depth reviews.

Digital painting with XPPEN Magic Drawing Pad - Mandalorian

EyekooDrawsStuff 2024-06-27 | I've been testing out the Magic Drawing Pad recently, @XPPen's first Android tablet. Here's a quick study of a still from season one of The Mandalorian.

So far I'm really enjoying the drawing experience of this and am impressed with what the Magic Drawing Pad offers for the price. The pen has a great pressure response, and the surface is a real treat to draw on. I would, however, like to see something more high-performing in future with a few extra features in the pen. I'll explain more on this, and give my full review, soon.

For now, you can find more info about the tablet here: shrsl.com/4j8v7 (affiliate link)

App used is @InfinitePainter which you can find on Google Play and Apple App Store.

Stay tuned for the review video.

The M2 iPad Pro became the only drawing tablet that I need...

EyekooDrawsStuff 2024-06-23 | It's really not necessary to spend this much, but the M2 iPad Pro has become the only drawing tablet that I need for my work... with a couple important additions to use it as a drawing tablet with my Windows laptop.

13" iPad Air 2024: amzn.to/4bfpSzp
Linked this because it's effectively the same as the iPad Pro in this video

I use the Luna Display dongle for extending my Windows laptop display over to the iPad Pro: shop.astropad.com/products/luna-display?sca_ref=1916067.vHjoDmLij0

And Astropad Studio for making it a highly responsive and customizable drawing tablet for my desktop software: astropad.com/product/studio

When I have to head out, the iPad on it's own is powerful enough for high-res painting on the go.

But in all honesty, you do not need an iPad Pro for this level of versatility. I'll chat more in another video about the setup and how a Galaxy Tab could do more or less the same thing for half the price.

Apps used in this video include:
Rebelle 7 by @EscapeMotions
@magma_com
@astropadco Studio

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Kamvas Slate 10 review - Huions first Android tablet

EyekooDrawsStuff 2024-06-02 | Huion has released their first Android tablet, which is aimed at a younger market. In this review, we'll see if the Huion Kamvas Late 10 is any good for drawing?

Rather disappointingly, this tablet lacks anything to really suggest that it is a Huion device. But for young, casual doodlers, this could still function well enough for some light drawing and painting. For more serious pixel pushers though, there are better value options out there to consider.

I do hope Huion tries again though.

0:00 Intro
0:56 Box Contents
1:15 The Tablet
1:59 Display specs
2:20 Folding Case
2:43 The stylus and drawing experience
4:08 Line quality
5:19 Painting experience
6:00 Android drawing apps
6:41 Thoughts and recommendation

Apps used:
Infinite Painter
Clip Studio Paint
Magma

Written review of the Huion Kamvas Slate 10:
drawyourweapon.com/huions-kamvas-slate-10-review

How to use your iPad as a drawing tablet for Windows - with EasyCanvas

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-12-30 | Get even more versatility from your iPad by turning into a drawing tablet for your computer using EasyCanvas.

I use EasyCanvas almost every day. Sometimes it’s only to use my iPad as an extended display, but occasionally as a drawing tablet too. EDIT: As of version 4.8.4 released in Oct 2024, Apple Pencil hover is now supported by EasyCanvas.

(NOTE: I was not able to get EasyCanvas to work on MacOS.)

easynlight.com/en/easycanvas

In this video I’ve used both the 4th and 6th gen and iPad Pro together with my Windows laptop. Painting apps included Magma, Clip Studio Paint, Medibang, and Krita.

My gear (affiliate links below):
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023): amzn.to/47xL3v3
iPad Pro 12.9” (6th Gen): amzn.to/3vk0GJ3
Intuos Pro Medium: amzn.to/3RETXRo

Clip Studio Paint:
tkqlhce.com/click-100330287-14310560

Also Magma.com

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XPPEN Deco Fun XS REVIEW - is the cheapest drawing tablet any good? #xppen

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-09-08 | Testing out the cheapest and smallest screenless drawing tablet I can find: the XPPEN Deco Fun XS.
I found this on special while in Malaysia at the cheapest price I've seen for a drawing tablet. Prices will vary depending on where you are in the world.

Normally I wouldn't recommend a tablet of this size, but for some, the Deco Fun XS might just work if it's all you can get your hands on.

XPPEN has a few other offerings in their drawing tablet line up that i would recommend, so check out the rest of the playlist for a few reviews.

See more from XPPEN here: shrsl.com/47vvu (affiliate link)

Painting software on PC - Clip Studio Paint: anrdoezrs.net/click-100330287-14340842 (affiliate link)

Software on mobile - Infinite Painter: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakefield.painter&pcampaignid=web_share

Improve your digital art by painting apples and skulls

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-08-18 | I used to think that still life painting was pretty silly when I was in art school, but my perspective on it has changed over the years. Painting simple objects like apples and jugs, even a few skulls, will definitely improve your art,

In this video I chat about some of the reasons that I think you should paint a few still life scenes, whether you're a beginner or intermediate artist, traditional or digital. Apart from just being a relaxing subject, it can also be a great tool for improving your painting skill and preparing you for your bigger ideas.

0:00 - Intro
1:18 - What is a still life
1:37 - A place for beginners
2:41 - A place to experiment
3:27 - A training ground
4:39 - A cozy activity

The digital painting you see here is done in Magma: www.magma.com,
and I'm using the Wacom Intuos Pro: youtu.be/XozM9fs9Jlc

If you'd like to buy prints of my work: inprnt.com/gallery/eyekoo

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/light-leak
License code: ITPLPNT77UFHRF0I

Painting Greedy Goblins in the @magma_com Clubhouse

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-07-20 | This was a fun one. Each week I host a live drawing jam with the Magma Community and our theme for this one was greedy goblins.

The one in the bottom section is mine. Top is a view of the whole canvas developing.

You can try Magma for free and draw with your friends here: www.magma.com

Tablet used: Wacom Intuos Pro Medium (Review here: youtu.be/XozM9fs9Jlc)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/carpenter
License code: MIR8EKYJ1NZNRZUZ

Screen or screenless - which drawing tablet is right for you?

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-07-10 | If you can't decide between a screenless drawing tablet or drawing on a screen with a pen display, hopefully these five points will help you make a better decision. Each has its pros and cons but it definitely depends on your unique situation.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Learning Curve
1:54 - Pricing
2:45 - Portability
4:13 - Desk Space
5:22 - Posture
6:27 - Conclusion

The screenless tablet used in this video is the XPPEN Deco MW:
shrsl.com/3phbt

The display tablet in this video is the XPPEN Artist 12 2nd Gen:
shrsl.com/41agl

This video is not sponsored but purchasing through the above affiliate links goes a long way to helping support the channel.

You can also read my written post on whether a screen or screenless drawing tablet is right for you here:
drawyourweapon.com/pen-display-or-drawing-tablet-without-a-screen

Music very quietly used: Lobo Loco - Pilgrim
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Painting a panda in Magma with UGEE M708

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-07-02 | A brief look at the painting I've been busy with as part of my review of the UGEE M708 drawing tablet for beginner digital artists.

Full review of the M708 tablet is up on the channel:
youtu.be/-39uw57zh0U

Full process video of this piece coming soon.

Software used for painting:
www.magma.com

#uppbeat #ugee #digitalart #digitalpainting #tutorial

Various music used including:
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/cali-sunset
License code: NA9QRGJAOEDZJEV9

Testing the Ugee M708 in Krita - and a very quick gold orb painting tutorial

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-06-27 | So I forgot to test the Ugee M708 beginner drawing tablet in Krita. So here's a video dedicated to that, along with a quick tutorial for painting a golden orb.

Here is my written review of the Ugee M708 tablet over on DrawYourWeapon: drawyourweapon.com/ugee-m708-beginner-tablet-review

If you like what you see here, use these discount codes for your purchase of the M708 from Ugee's Amazon store:
AmazonUS - get 10% off
CODE: 10A19HOU
amzn.to/3Pxpoxm

AmazonUK - get 10% off
CODE: QM3ZDZX2
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Global Shop
shop.ugee.com

Software used in this video - Krita
www.krita.org/en

#krita #ugee #digitalart #digitalpainting #tutorial

Various music used including:
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/cali-sunset
License code: NA9QRGJAOEDZJEV9

UGEE M708 graphics tablet for digital art beginners

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-06-23 | Here we're reviewing the M708 from UGEE. It's a $50 beginner drawing tablet that offers a good-sized active area to draw on, and all the other basic features you'd need to start your digital art journey.

Here is my written review of the UGEE M708 tablet over on DrawYourWeapon: drawyourweapon.com/ugee-m708-beginner-tablet-review

If you like what you see here, use these discount codes for your purchase of the M708 from Ugee's Amazon store:
AmazonUS - get 10% off
CODE: 10A19HOU
amzn.to/3TXAzP5

AmazonUK - get 10% off
CODE: QM3ZDZX2
amzn.to/3Odr7ay

Global Shop
shop.ugee.com

AliExpress
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFS9GuB

Software used in this video - Clip Studio Paint
kqzyfj.com/click-100330287-14310560 (affiliate link)

And Magma.
Try here: www.magma.com

You should do some still life painting

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-06-23 | I've really come to enjoy still life painting and it's really helping me improve on my fundamentals much faster than if I was just trying to paint my own characters all the time.

I host 1-hour digital painting study sessions twice a week over on the @magma_com channel. Come hang out and paint with me.

Software: Magma.com
Tablet used: Wacom Intuos Pro

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Is too much content killing your creativity?

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-06-20 | I have to watch out for how much news, social media, and other content I consume, otherwise it really impacts my motivation to create. It's easy to get distracted, and really difficult to pull away from sometimes.

More on the topic of art block, confidence, and content overload in the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=_KMIKm988pE

Painting a Panda in Magma - Ugee M708 tablet

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-06-16 | Hangout and paint...I working on a painting as part of my test and review of the Ugee M708 tablet. And I'm doing it in Magma.

You can try Magma for free and paint with your friends on the same canvas: www.magma.com

Tablet I'm using: Ugee M708
amzn.to/3PdcQLF (affiliate link)

Digital painting - 1hr mushroom study in Magma with Ugee M708

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-06-13 | I host 1hour study sessions each week over on the @magma_com channel. This week we're looking at mushrooms. I've also been testing out the Ugee M708 drawing tablet during these recent sessions. Review is coming soon for that.

I often choose to use only the square brush for these studies. It's easy to get caught up in using different brushes, but usually the most basic ones are good enough for digital painting.

Try out Magma for free: www.magma.com
Join me on Mondays and Thursdays for the Classroom study sessions.

Painting Spidey - Ugee M708 testing

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-06-09 | Spending some time on a Spiderman 2099 painting while testing out a Ugee drawing tablet.

I'm working at this slowly, so don't expect wild progress in the limited time of the stream.
Part of why I'm streaming this part of the painting is to help me get focused at the start of my day.

Software: ClipStudioPaint
Tablet: Ugee M708

Painting Spiderman 2099 for the Magma Clubhouse drawing hangout Shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-06-06 | Well, of course I loved Across the Spiderverse, so I gathered some friends for a painting jam. I went and did Spiderman 2099 for this one, studying a reference image.

What a blast. Video quality is a little on the low side because of zooming in on the screen recording.

Time to go paint another one.

1-hour digital painting - red jasper study #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-06-06 | I host weekly study sessions on the @magma_com channel for digital painters to sharpen their skills and for beginners to get comfortable with painting new subjects.

This week we're doing stone skulls.

Quite a challenge for the available time but not a bad result. The idea certainly ins't perfect paintings during these sessions anyway. But we all put ourselves out there to learn together.

Done in Magma: www.magma.com
Tablet: Ugee M708 amzn.to/442lG39 (affiliate link)

Reviewing Huions HUGE Inspiroy Giano for digital drawing and painting

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-05-26 | The @HuionTablet Inspiroy Giano is an impressive drawing tablet that I’ve enjoyed painting with over the last few months. It’s aimed at the more professional digital artist and offers a huge drawing area. If you are wondering if this could be the drawing tablet for you, I hope this review can help you with your decision.

You can also read my written review here:
drawyourweapon.com/huion-inspiroy-giano-review

And if you like what you see, you can purchase the Giano here:
shrsl.com/4197d (affiliate link)

I also used Clip Studio Paint for my review which you can find out more about and try here:
kqzyfj.com/click-100330287-14310560

0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Box contents
1:24 - The tablet
2:16 - LCD panel
2:57 - Express keys
3:41 - The pen
4:57 - The driver
5:29 - Giano and mobile?
7:04 - pen line test
9:01 - Wireless
9:32 - Final thoughts

Thank you to Huion for sending me this tablet to review. The thoughts expressed in this review of the Inspiroy Giano are my own and based on my experience as a digital painter with a few other screenless drawing tablets over the years.

Music used:
Moonshine by Prigida.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine
License code: NO9OVG16AOZW2FCA

#huion #huiontablet #drawingtablet #digitalpainting #tabletreview

A painting I wish Id hit record on...

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-05-19 | I'm trying to be better about capturing my process.

Prints here: inprnt.com/gallery/eyekoo/hoopoe-woman

Pretty happy with the way this digital painting I did in 2020 came out.
Features the hoopoe bird which I hadn't painted before but have always been fascinated by.

Painted in Adobe Photoshop.
Don't recall how long I spent on it.

Improve your painting with still lifes - art block #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-05-12 | Full video about art block and main causes for me is up on the channel here: youtu.be/_KMIKm988pE

This still life painting was done during a study session I hosted this week for digital painting beginners.

I find studies like this really valuable for improving my understanding of light, material, shapes and texture so that that I can tackle my serious paintings with more confidence.

The painting was done in Magma, a collaborative online painting app.

Brunch time still life painting in Magma

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-05-11 | Hangout and paint... doing some digital painting of a still life in Magma.

You can try Magma for fee and paint with your friends on the same canvas: www.magma.com

Tablet I'm using: Huion Inspiroy Giano
shrsl.com/4197d (affiliate link)

Conquering art block and grow your painting skills like a game character #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-05-10 | Sound on. Full art block video is up on the channel: youtu.be/_KMIKm988pE

If you're struggling with confidence while you try to grow your drawing and painting skills, think of yourself as a video game character on the quest to gain more XP and conquer different challenges.

Even if you don't succeed the first time, every attempt gains you more experience, and soon enough, you'll level up!

#drawing #painting #artblock #arttalk #artadvice

Thoughts and tips on beating art block.... Weve all been there

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-05-09 | Can't draw today? Art block is something that we all go through, sometimes more than once and more frequently that we'd like. Whether you're a painter, a writer, a sculptor, or an animator, art block is normal thing to go through, especially as beginners on the journey.

The causes for art block will vary from one person to the next, but the three main ones for me have to do with self-doubt and confidence as an artist, being overloaded with content, and not really knowing what I want to say with my art at times.

Maybe your experience of it is similar to mine, so hopefully this helps some of you better understand it and feel encouraged to fight through that art block.

We're all different so I'd love to hear from you in the comments about what triggers art block for you and how you deal with it.

0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Why is this happening
2:05 - Confidence
4:38 - Focus on learning
6:27 - Content Overload
9:33 - Have something to say
12:23 - Bonus - Try something new

The painting:
The digital painting timelapse shown in this art block video is still a work in progress. It's been a while since I spent time on a painting of my own but I'm not sure where it's going yet.

Software: Clip Studio Paint.
I've never tried to do a full painting in in Clip Studio Paint, and it's about time I gave it a shot. It did slow me down quite a bit though trying to get familiar with new software.
Try it here: tkqlhce.com/click-100330287-14310560 (affiliate link)

Drawing tablet: Huion Inspiroy Giano
Huion sent me this tablet to review which I'm slowly getting to. So far, I love this tablet and the pen experience has been fantastic.
You can find my review of it here: youtu.be/43dZC0j0T1k

More info here: shrsl.com/4197d (affiliate link)

Vulture Man painting in progress - Clip Studio Paint #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-05-08 | So here's a very short timelapse of the progress on a digital painting I'm busy with in Clip Studio Paint.

It's taking me a while to get through this painting, partly because Clip Studio Paint is new software for me, and because I didn't have the clearest idea for what I want the final piece to look like. So it's going through a fair few changes along the way.

This painting isn't close to finished yet. I really want to spend time on rendering finer details on this one.

Music: Joel Steudler - Meteor Storm

A painting in progress #clipstudiopaint #digitalpaintingprocess

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-05-04 | ...

Quick paint of the Armorer in Infinite Painter #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-05-03 | Yeah, I loved the Mandalorian S3, and decided to do a quick painting of the Armorer.

So tempting to drop my other work and spend more time polishing the helmet to give it a nice smooth shine.

Going to be painting more Star Wars things on Thursday for the Magma Classroom livestream. Link here: youtube.com/live/DNWocw09nLg 6pm Central Europe Time

Painting done in @InfinitePainter

#StarWars #starwarsday #maythe4thbewithyou #maythefourthbewithyou #maytheforcebewithyou

Quick landscape study - Painting in Magma

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-04-13 | Just a quick lunch time digital painting session doing a study of a landscape.
Painting in Magma: www.Magma.com
Using a Huion Inspiroy Giano: shrsl.com/40v0k (affiliate link)

Hangout and paint - new tablet and live stream test

EyekooDrawsStuff 2023-02-25 | Let's hangout and paint. I have a new drawing tablet to test out from Huion, the Inspiroy Giano.
More about the Giano here: shrsl.com/3y6t6 (Affiliate link)

You can draw with friends and colleagues using Magma: www.magma.com

Music used in the livestream: youtu.be/81ewdeBpnjo

Review - XPPENs Deco MW wireless drawing tablet for digital art

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-12-15 | The Deco MW is a great drawing tablet for a digital art beginner who doesn't quite have the budget for a display tablet but still needs the core features to learn and make some great artwork. It's also compact and wireless making it a great option for those on the go.

Drop a comment if you have any questions about it because I will do a follow-up video down the line.

You can find my written review here: drawyourweapon.com/deco-mw-review-xppen

Like what you see? Buy it from the official XPPEN store here: shrsl.com/3phbt (affiliate link)

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Box contents
1:28 - The Tablet
2:00 - Placing the tablet
2:13 - The Driver
3:21 - The pen and drawing experience
4:19 - Line Test
5:06 - Wireless use
5:17 - Deco MW with mobile
6:11 - Painting with it?
6:28 - Conclusion

Or on Amazon here: amzn.to/3V5oWqx (affiliate link)

I've enjoyed working with the Deco MW. It's responsive and a good size for taking on the go with you. It even works with Android and iPhones.

This video is not sponsored by XPPEN and they did not ask for this review of the Deco MW.
If you find this content valuable and want to support me, you can find prints of my art here: inprnt.com/gallery/eyekoo

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Free music by SilvermanSound.

Digital painting basics - painting an apple with values and shapes in Magma

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-12-09 | Understanding values is essential to good painting. This video covers the basics of building up a painting by first establishing a 5-point value scale and breaking down your subject into a few simple shapes of value.

More tablet reviews are coming but I hope that you still find an instructional video like this interesting and... valuable.

Let me know in the comments if you have any comments or suggestions.

This was done in Magma, which you can try out for free here: www.magma.com

For the same reference image I used: unsplash.com/photos/wBvWTLnng6A

And in terms of a drawing tablet, I used the Artist 12 2nd Gen by XPPEN. You can find my review of that here: youtu.be/CJuDEe3qyl8

Free music by SilvermanSound.

Tutorial - 3-Point perspective boxes with a cast shadow in Magma

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-29 | The third video in this quick little series covers the basics of drawing boxes in perspective in Magma. We'll set a box being viewed from above and then have it cast a shadow as well.

Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions.

You can try Magma for free here: www.magma.com

I'm using an Artist 12 2nd Gen drawing tablet which you can see my review for over here: youtu.be/CJuDEe3qyl8

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Tutorial - how to draw a box in 2-point perspective with a cast shadow

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-29 | In this video, we look at the basics of how to draw a box in 2-point perspective and how to cast a shadow from it.

Understanding perspective is essential for creating artworks with depth and believable proportions. It's not just about drawing boxes accurately but understanding the space that objects occupy.

I hope this is helpful. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.

I'm using the multiplayer online drawing platform, Magma, to demonstrate this. You can try it out for free here: www.magma.com

I'm also using the Artist 12 2nd Gen display tablet which I reviewed here: youtu.be/CJuDEe3qyl8

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Tutorial - How to draw a box in 1-point perspective with a cast shadow

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-28 | Here's a quick video to take you through the basics of drawing boxes in 1-point perspective using Magma, a multiplayer online drawing and painting tool. You can do the same thing with a pencil and paper as well if you want to.

Perspective is one of the fundamentals of drawing that we all need to sharpen up on and keep in mind as we go forth on our digital art journies. It's not just about drawing boxes correctly, but understanding space, and how things will fit within a scene in a way that makes sense.

Magma is free to use so you can grab a friend and practice drawing a bunch of 3D boxes together on the same canvas. www.magma.com

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment below.

The tablet I'm using during this demo is the XPPEN Artist 12 2nd Gen. You can find my tablet reviews here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC234S4c7R_qM-6nnWwAS_quQKbulv5kI

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Painting an orangutan #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-23 | A quick painting timelapse of a photo study of an orangutan.
I painted this in Magma, and used the XPPEN Artist 12 2nd Gen display tablet which you can find a review of on the channel.

I think I'll take this piece a little further and add a few interesting things to it.

Prints of my work here: inprnt.com/gallery/eyekoo

Try Magma here: www.magma.com
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A cheap drawing tablet with a screen - XPPENs Artist 12 2nd Gen Review

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-18 | XPPen's Artist 12 2nd Gen is an impressive display tablet for a digital art beginner on a tight budget. It's a bit on the small side as far as devices like this go, but that makes it very portable and ideal for smaller setups or digital painting on the go.

The Artist 12 2nd Gen is currently going for $200 as part of the Black Friday promo, and it packs a punch for a fairly cheap tablet.

Get it from XPPEN's site here: shrsl.com/3su24
Or Amazon here: amzn.to/3EIgbMT
(These are affiliate links)

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Box Contents
1:07 - About the tablet
2:23 - Tablet stands?
3:25 - Express keys
3:49 - Connector cables
4:33 - The Driver
6:17 - Pen and drawing experience
6:57 - X3 Pen test
8:18 - Android compatible?
9:09 - Conclusion

Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the Artist 12 2nd gen and it's good to see that XPPen has released a few different sizes of this.

Here's my written review over on DrawYourWeapon: drawyourweapon.com/xppen-artist-12-2nd-gen-review

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions about it and I'll do my best to answer.

Music by SIlvermanSound: silvermansound.com

Prints of my art here: inprnt.com/gallery/eyekoo

MOFT laptop stand - amzn.to/3OiCRXn
The other stand isn't available on Amazon but the closest I found was the HoverBar Duo Gen 2:
amzn.to/3AuEcEH
SSKY X38 tablet stand on Shopee: bit.ly/3UJfCIp
(Affiliate links (except the Shopee one)

YouTuber life be like... #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-13 | Forgotten lines, lost notes, and a lot of strange noises... This is what really goes into making these videos for YouTube.

I am working on that tablet review and getting all my B-roll in order, and a few videos on other art-related things. Stay tuned.

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Blending in Magma - a quick tutorial (you dont need a smudge tool)

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-13 | I've seen a few people ask about how to blend and do gradients when painting in Magma. Here's how I go about it by adjusting the hardness and opacity of the brush.

I should also mention here that it helps to be working on a canvas with 150+ DPI

You can try Magma for free here: magma.com/index

This was just a quick video put together to demonstrate for someone asking on the Magma Discord server, but I'll put together a proper Magma intro/tutorial soon.

Hope this helps.

You dont need an iPad Pro for digital art... #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-07 | Full mini-review and why the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite could be the best option for you getting started with digital drawing and painting: youtu.be/l6WwSRp63Zs

Music by silvermansound

Painting phases - Old Monkey Man - digital painting #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-07 | Stages of my digital painting.

The Old Monkey Man is only ever seen perched on his mossy boulder of choice in the forest, puffing his pipe. What else he does is a mystery.

Prints available on my store: inprnt.com/gallery/eyekoo/old-monkey-man

Digital painting done in Photoshop.

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Portrait painting - Phases of my Hoopoe Woman digital painting #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-06 | Prints of my painting here: inprnt.com/gallery/eyekoo/hoopoe-woman

After seeing more of these beautiful hoopoe birds appearing in my garden recently, I had to do a painting that featured one. They always held some mystery for me as a kid, so even today I get a little excited when I see one.

This was painted in Photoshop. At different points, as I think about what to work on next, I write on my canvas so that I know what to do when I sit down at my desk to paint the next day.

Music by SIlvermanSound: silvermansound.com

Painting in Photoshop - snub-nosed monkey #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-04 | Endangered and endemic to China - the golden snub-nosed monkey will be making a few appearances in my digital paintings.

There's a sale over on my print store at the moment: inprnt.com/gallery/eyekoo

Old hat, fresh new look #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-04 | My hat had lost some color, so I grabbed my POSCA markers drew some back on.

I go into a bit more detail in this older video about how to customize a hat or cap like this here: studio.youtube.com/video/ziK4L58jbiM/edit

POSCA markers are awesome for customizing all sorts of things, hats, skateboards, shoes, canvases, etc.

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How to finish that painting #shorts #painting

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-03 | When you're struggling with your painting at the end of the day, take a step back, a breath, and some notes.

Set up your painting To-Do list for the morning so that you can dive right back into it. More about this painting here:
youtu.be/o_eyAbPscrE

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Every painting goes through this #shorts #painting

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-03 | It's OK to feel this way during a painting.
Take a step back, breathe in, and think about the next stroke of your brush.

I chat a little more about my struggle through this canvas painting in this video: youtu.be/o_eyAbPscrE

#Short - Intuos 3 artist - sketch to final

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-02 | The tool, the tool who uses it, the sketch, and the finished painting.

Prints available of my work here: inprnt.com/gallery/eyekoo

This digital painting was done using the Wacom Intuos 3 drawing tablet and Adobe Photoshop. I reviewed the tablet on my channel. Find more reviews and painting timelapses there :-)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite - an affordable iPad alternative for drawing beginners

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-11-02 | The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is, in my opinion, still the best standalone drawing tablet for digital art beginners on a budget. Right now it's being priced as low as $230 by some retailers.

Buy it here: amzn.to/3SoaCH4 (affiliate link)

EDIT: This year, Samsung announced the 2024 refresh of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. This costs closer to $300-320 which I still think is a good price, but also, the 2020 version will do perfectly well for a beginner.

0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Versatility
1:40 - Battery life
1:50 - The S Pen
2:29 - Painting apps
2:48 - Pricing
3:20 - Bonus feature

If you are a beginner getting started out with digital drawing and painting, then I'd definitely recommend this tablet. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is affordable and offers everything you'd need for learning digital art.

You can find my written review here: drawyourweapon.com/2022-review-samsung-galaxy-s6-lite

The model used in this review is the 2020 version, but look out for the Tab S6 Lite 2022 model with the Snapdragon chip inside if you decide to buy a new one.

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Digital painting timelapse in Infinite Painter - Wolfs Mona Monkey #shorts

EyekooDrawsStuff 2022-10-31 | The full timelapse of painting a wolf's mona monkey in Infinite Painter on the iPad.

Loving this app for digital painting. I'm using it on iPad but it's available for Android tablets as well.

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