After 10 years with my old, small Graphire3, which has been acting sort of wonky lately, I decided to finally upgrade to a better tablet!! I was going to go with the Bamboo Create, but found a FANTASTIC snap-deal from a seller on Amazon on the Wacom Intuos4 Wireless!

I'm still getting used to it: 4x the pressure sensitivity is actually extremely noticeable, haha, and the smoother 'paper-like' surface of the Intuos vs. the hard, rough plastic of the Graphire is a very different feel. Also, having all these buttons along the side to set up vs. using the keyboard! (although I LOVE the little customizable screens next to the buttons) So far, it's been slightly frustrating in almost re-learning how to use a tablet with my computer, but I am LOVING the prospect of having this much more control over what I'm working on If you have any tips, PLEASE feel free to leave some!! I'm already using the felt-tip nibs at the suggestion of a friend, which gives a little more of a rougher feel (was perfect for coloring).

Part of getting the new tablet is that I'd like to start drawing more- I was super into art as a kid, but that hobby fell by the wayside as I channeled my creativity and focus into other things I enjoy. I never feel like I have enough time to do all of the many things that interest me, but I'm trying to make more time for art now. I can count on my fingers the number of things I drew seriously in the past four years or so- it feels really fantastic to be getting back into it *grins*

So expect to see more art in the near-future! Trying to experiment with different things, and learn as much as possible- just about to start another surprise piece for a friend, if any of you are gamers, I'm sure you'll appreciate it :D

Been listening to this album on a loop, SO amazing: