I finally have time to try out the Wacom drawing tablet that I got to borrow, and learn to use Photoshop in the process.

It’s so, so hard. I used to think drawing with a mouse was hard, but using the Wacom tablet pen is like a whole another level of hardness.

Ok, I’m prone to not a little hyperbole. But still, it’s like when you’re learning to ride a bike, or learning to walk. Wobbly and out of control. Or maybe it’s my hands, or my eye-hand coordination.

This is my first attempt at doodling. It’s a fine example of my painting technique with oils. I go brushing around quite quickly at first, without correcting anything until later. I don’t even feel like I need the Undo function, or the Eraser. I’m painting! You don’t get a second chance! That’s part of the fun!

(You may click to enlarge if you so wish, but it doesn’t get any better than this)

But I’m sure I’ll learn soon enough the decadent ways of Ps. It will certainly be easier and faster to show off my lame pictures when I’m drawing them on my laptop.

I never used Ps before. There are so many possibilities, and I don’t know what half of them will do – even when I try them out! I need Photoshop for Dummies.