Hey I really appreciate some advice tablet wise, how would you recommend I get out of the "paper pencil" kind of mindset when using a tablet for art?
First off get used to using whatever tools your program has, it makes your life easier. (Layers, masking, etc) As for drawing, practice making smoother lines and build muscle memory (contour drawing if you want to practice traditionally) since you are really staring at a screen and not drawing on the surface unless you have those expensive on-screen tablets. Also since it's digital this means you can make more rough/freer sketches so at first try not to put too much detail and slowly tighten up your drawing. Most importantly tho just practice a lot. (ik this applies for traditional too)
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