How the Apple iOS store creates a murky path for software development Medibang Paint is a robust drawing and painting app. Since 2015, Medibang has offered free versions of their software on Apple iOS, Android and desktop. The app’s greatest strength has been its ease of use with a key emphasis on specialized tools for […]
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Grand winner The winner my first coloring contest is Melanie Bouman! Melanie will receive a signed coloring book and a King Kong enamel pin! A designated runner-up Because there was only one point difference between the two top scores, I’m also awarding a SECOND PLACE prize to Peggy De Meue! She has won an ape enamel
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Here judges comes the judges I was able to pull some favors and get a great group of friends who agreed to judge my first coloring contest. All three judges are classically trained artists and make a living being creative. What’s unique about this group is that they have a collection of styles and technical
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Welcome to my first coloring contest The theme for this contest is to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The coloring page is from my first coloring book, Total Babesville: New York Edition Coloring Book. The illustration is one of my favorites in the book and I hope you enjoy. The contest in three simple steps:
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When I started my Total Babesville coloring book project, my main goal was just to finish the book. The book took ten months from start to finish. I had the final goal of selling it at Blythecon Brooklyn this past October. Originally, I drew a character for the Brooklyn Blythecon mascot contest. The winning
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This month I made my first set of pins that are based on an illustration from my upcoming coloring book. I picked one of the illustrations that I really liked and thought would translate easily as a pin. To create an enamel pin, there are a lot of rules you need to follow regarding prepping
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This year I attempted using my Samsung Tab Note Pro tablet as my primary tool for creating a coloring book. Apps like MediBang Paint make it possible to work on large files while reaping the benefits of working on a portable device. Not being shackled to a traditional computer helped with improving time management and
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Earlier this year, I suspended my regular contributions to this blog as an attempt to focus on completing a personal project. My initial intent in writing a blog was to connect with others and give me a space where I can talk about the progress of my personal projects. In a very short time
It’s been a while: taking a blog sabbatical Read More »
In March 2015, I was stoked to replace my iPad 2 with something that had more drawing power. My iPad was like an extra appendage and I used it for everything. It quickly replaced my Modbook or Wacom tablets. The iPad’s portability overshadowed its singular, but massive flaw—no palm rejection. I even found a stylus
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This week I started learning about all the wonderful open-source tools available for photography. Previously, I’ve stumbled through making selects in Adobe Bridge or Lightroom. At work, I am working more and more with photographers and I’m looking for open-source tools that free me from having to buy multiple seats for the entire company
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