Tutorials & Tips
Tutorials for Manga Studio (Clip Studio Paint), Adobe Photoshop, and Freelancing
Inking Tutorial With Custom Brushes in Manga Studio 5 (with Commentary)
Digital inking tutorial with full commentary and walk-through in Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint)
Cheech and Chong Zombies speed painting turtorial
Speed painting tutorial of a parody T-Shirt illustration for Marijuana Zombie, featuring Cheech and Chong from Up In Smoke as zombies.
Cheech and Chong Speed Inks
Silk-screen t-shirt illustration I created in tribute to the legendary Cheech and Chong from Up In Smoke with the characters as weed-eating, brain-smoking zombies. I drew this artwork in Clip Studio Paint (Manga Studio 5) with a Wacom Cintiq.
Digital inking Movie Monsters in Manga Studio 5 (with commentary)
How to digitally ink in Manga Studio 5 - Horror movie monsters and heavy metal character designs.
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Product Reviews
Reviews of hardware, software, and products for Artists
Wacom Cintiq 12WX Review
I purchased the Cintiq 12WX in July 2011, and thought I should share my review. I beat my head against a wall for months trying to decide if the $1000 price tag was really worth it or not. The [...]
Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ Review
Professional Illustrator Brian Allen reviews the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24" (non-touch). I have been using the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24" extensively since early April 2018 and I love it! I upgraded from the Wacom Cintiq 24HD, which I [...]
What Manga Studio 5 Does Better Than Adobe Photoshop
A review of Manga Studio 5 showcasing the features that are better than Adobe Photoshop for digital drawing and painting by illustrator Brian Allen
Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ Review
The new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24" (non-touch) is the perfect tablet for digital artists. The new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24" at home in my studio https://youtu.be/ERza2YeJTLw About the Cintiq Pro I have been using the Wacom Cintiq [...]