Tad Carpenter is a designer, illustrator, author and educator based in Kansas City, Missouri. As Charlie Parker said, “Don’t be afraid, just play…” I had no reason to be scared and will surely be using it on future projects. I had a lot of fun incorporating the new Cintiq 16 into this piece. It understands pressure, allowing me to press softly when I wanted to shade something, and as I pressed harder, the line became denser and heavier. Something that left me really pleased was how responsive the Cintiq 16 was. I created masks using my vector shapes and painted shadows and various details directly on the Cintiq 16. Again I used some of Kyle Webster’s brushes, customizing them to fit what I was looking for. Once I felt good about the colors, composition and lettering, I imported the illustration back into Photoshop to begin incorporating textures and shadows using the Cintiq 16. The advantages to drawing on the Cintiq opposed to paper is I don’t have to scan a bunch of stuff into the computer and I can easily redraw lines, undo and work in layers.įollowing my concept sketch I began building basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator. I was able to work quickly, exploring composition and scale. With this first illustration using the Cintiq 16, I sketched first in Adobe Photoshop using some of Kyle Webster’s 2b pencil brushes. Most of the time the work we are most proud of is a result of feeling free and being open to play without consequences. I have always found that I do my best work when I am finding joy in what I do. Like jazz, design rewards those willing to play. You would never lift a finger if you let all the boo birds get to you, you just gotta roll up your sleeves and play. So much of what Charlie Parker spoke about is true in design as well. Charlie Parker seemed most at peace when he was just getting lost in the joy of making something. Parker often spoke about not paying attention to all the critics, encouraging musicians to try and focus on their craft and just play. When I began sketching this piece, I came across a quote from Charlie “Bird” Parker, one of America’s most influential jazz artists (and originally from Kansas City, my hometown). In particular, I wanted to use the Cintiq 16 to sketch concepts directly on the computer. The new Cintiq 16 is portable and very responsive when drawing on it, so I was hopeful to see if I could pick it up and incorporate this process into my daily routine. Like an old man trying to understand Snapchat, I was afraid I would be confused and just walk away shaking my head. To say I was nervous to finally try one might be an understatement. I am slightly embarrassed about this as a professional designer and illustrator. No, seriously, I have never drawn on any kind of tablet before. SilverFast’s Kodachrome mode is ideal for scanning Kodachrome slides without a blue tint but with maximum dynamic range.I should start by sharing that I have never used a tablet to draw with in my life. We are pleased that the trend back towards the analog and, in particular, analog photography continues. LaserSoft Imaging congratulates Kodak on the successful launch of its new magazine and wishes a lot of success for the upcoming issues. Each issue, we bring you stories and conversations from around the globe that showcase our shared fascination with creation, craft and inspiration. Kodak: Conceived by Kodak, but about so much more than Kodak – be it writing, sculpture, music, graphics, or all manner of delights in between. It includes articles about actress and filmmaker Chloë Sevigny, illustrator Tad Carpenter, film artist Isaac Julien, the team behind Kodak’s famous Coloramas and reason why independent magazines today are successful again. The first issue was released in May in a limited-edition run, with 76 pages of features, photography and illustration. Each issue of Kodachrome includes stories about the different fields of art. The company deliberately opted for print rather than digital format, demonstrating its love for all things analog. Kodak’s new magazine features articles from the worlds of art and film.
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