That Time I Won Something..... Twice!
After waiting too long to push 'purchase' on my Alt Summit NYC ticket, I was left stranded with no entry options for the event. Thankfully, Bing came to the rescue. I put together some kick butt (if I do say so myself) guides full of tips and tricks to New York City and landed myself a ticket. Phew!
The streak doesn't stop there. While at Alt Summit, we were all tweeting up a storm and through the use of the hashtag #thanksbing, I was able to win myself a Wacom Bamboo Capture tablet. Yep, a full fledged professional tablet thingy. As you can probably guess, I'm not a graphic designer or fancy sketch artist..... I've never used a tablet before. But I have heard great things about them!
Wanted to share my first drawings with you as I took the Bamboo for a test run. I'd say they are Picasso quality.
Here is one of my magnificent drawings while testing out how to use the pen! You guessed it, that's me dancing in my non-existent yard. Love that dress I'm wearing.
And finally, my first attempt at using it on a photo. This is the big time people!
Now, if you're one of those folks who gives great advice and wants to give me some tips and tricks so my abilities progress from refrigerator worthy to that of something productive.... send those on over to me --> ParkerEtc@gmail.com. Please don't make me watch YouTube tutorial after YouTube tutorial until I cry out of boredom. Thanks Bing!
August 28, 2012
Reader Comments (8)
Scoooore! I've been stalking my local Kijiji in search of a cheap tablet to have a go with before taking the plunge for a real one. So envious of your shiny new gadget! You're going to have sooo much fun with it. :D You'll have to let me know how you like. I have a feeling I won't be able to hold out for a cheap 2nd hand one for long. ;)
x K
I've had mine over a year and I'm still there. We need to learn together!
Way to go, girl ! I'd give you the benefit of my wisdom, but I doube that Nook Tablet skills are transferrable :)
Haha, your commentary cracks me up! Congratulations on your two wins and excited to see more of what you get up to with that tablet!
I've been thinking about getting one myself but wondering what other bloggers new to it thought so thanks for posting! Right now I use a stylus on my iPad with certain apps. I'd like a bit more precision but it's turned out pretty well so far.
Yeah, you got it to work! I made myself sit through the tutorial. It was long. And I almost quit. But I made it and now I've almost worked my way through the first pen tip. This is going to be trouble!
I have the same one! My mom picked it up at Costco (yep!) a year or 2 ago having no idea what it was. I just discovered it a few months ago! Therefore - I would LOVE if you shared any tips you receive.
Katie - That's so exciting! I'm currently trying to download brushes - but my friend send me this awesome chalk/paint brush I'll forward to your email. I'm finding it really is just about using it, trying it out and forcing yourself to get acquainted with the set up. Practice, practice, practice is what I'm learning. Oh, and patience!
+
Amy