Professional illustrator and cartoonist shows how he draws on Wacom Cintiq 21UX Tablet

In this short tutorial cartoonist and Illustrator Ian Marsden takes you through some recent projects in Corel Painter, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Flash and shows how he draws and constructs his artwork using a Corel Cintiq 21UX drawing tablet screen - Part 01 of 02
My name is Ian David Marsden and I am a professional illustrator and cartoonist (and flash animator).

An interesting fact about be:
I drew the first Google Doodle. Ever.

I am available for contract work. Please contact me directly: info@marsdencartoons.com.

More samples of my work and animation on my homepage:
http://www.marsdencartoons.com

Download my print portfolio here:
http://www.marsdencartoons.com/PDF/marsden_PF_2011e.zip

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[alterna180]

Also, what tools did you use to draw the solid areas? Did you do an outline with the Pen Tool? ...Or did you fill in the space with a wide brush? So curious about your process. Love your work!

[idmars10]

@alterna180 Fills I generally outline with the pen tool or with the pencil tool so that they are solid fills. Very rarely I paint them in with a brush and then flatten them.

[alterna180]

Very cool! I just got a Cintiq 12WX and am trying to figure out how to draw in Adobe Illustrator while taking advantage of the pressure sensitivity. What kind of brush are you using to draw your "inked" lines? I see as you were drawing the little doctor's cheek, the brush stroke was different weights to match your drawing path, and presumably the pressure of your hand. I may just need to do some tutorials, but that is the main part I am trying to figure out.

[idmars10]

@alterna180 I am using various brushes that I have modified to my liking. Mostly calligraphic brushes. You can adjust how much the line thickens and tapers off according to pressure and angle to your own liking.

[idmars10]

@alterna180 @alterna180 I am using various brushes that I have modified to my liking. Mostly calligraphic brushes. You can adjust how much the line thickens and tapers off according to pressure and angle to your own liking.

[b1gbudda]

i want to buy this monitor tablet, but when i view this video i see that the brush doesnt allign with the pen tip, is that done with a setting or is it always like that?

[idmars10]

It aligns perfectly - but you can change the alignment in settings if you were having a problem.

[ScrewAttackEurope]

I just bought one the other day, took an entire year to save up for it, but it's worth it!!!

[sebasschiney]

is it just me or do all the really good artists left handed???

[shino200621]

I love your drawings! Nice work! I love drawing but damn I wish I could draw like you.

[francezcko]

no you can change it, i have one and belive me, is the best tool for designers

(sorry about my english)

[michael1231231]

what mac do you have?