Hello art community,
I'd like to learn digital next year, so I've been doing some research into what tools to do it with - but it's all so varied and so expensive.
I'm going to wait until after taxes come, so there is no rush, but I was curious what you all had to say about your experiences with the tech.
I'd like to get a machine that can last 10 years. I have a history with Macs and feel comfortable with their navigation.
Would you suggest a desktop, laptop or IPad?
Anyone switch from Mac to PC and loving the experience?
So curious to hear from you all!

@burvantill
Hahaha that's hilarious

@burvantill what a great deal and a great tool! Reminds me of highschool - tracing this way must be so much fun

I like that you're adding the symbols, but the omega and the yinyang just seem kind of placed there. Is the congruance symbol on the blade the man is holding? I like that one because it seems like it was built into the ritual - it's on a tool.
The ladies look like an appropriate symbol of yinyang without being overtly obvious. Maybe find a way to make the omega a more integral part of the ritual - an arc of stone around them, or a necklace around his neck, or wrapped cord around all three of them with the symbol on it - just spitballing ideas here.

I think that this is such a cool idea to learn how to draw the same character AND learn how to draw different environments!
Usually when I feel like I bit off more then I can chew, it's because it's bed time. I think you got this, and I can't wait to see where this bunny goes.

For a small critique, I'm not sure how I feel about the fish eye view in the first image. I like how you played with the distortion, but maybe try it on a wider piece/pano where that really comes into play. Otherwise, if you stay zoomed in, you may also want to distort your figure in the same way, which could be a really fun exercise in perspective and make for a really dynamic image.

These are freaking hilarious! I think the backpacking community would get some good kicks out of these - you could go viral!
If Legos decides to not be so forthcoming with you, you could potentially craft you're own little Scrapbear and copy and paste her in to pre-existing images.
The research David pulled up about Lego's being a little more lenient though does make sense, considering legos mission statement and what they stand for -
"Our ultimate purpose is to inspire and develop children to think creatively, reason systematically and release their potential to shape their own future - experiencing the endless human possibility."

You should definitely reach out to them and let us know what they say!

On a slightly different note - here's a sad video of a man who came home to find his lego collection destroyed and then his follow up. I can't imagine putting so much time into something, only to come home and find someone had destroyed it for no good reason.
https://youtu.be/No9X4eQhWDI
https://youtu.be/tsUePvR3_zk

@nessillustration
So curious - did your samples come in yet? I was looking into their services too - would love to hear your thoughts on their quality

I just think this idea is inspired!
I look forward to that future email.

I agree, I think the top keeps the focus in on the image.
I would suggest making the women slightly asymmetrical in their posing- just subtle variances in their arm poses/hands to add a bit of interest.
This piece is right up my alley, and I hope you post progress of it.

They're both so sweet! But I love 2 the most:)