Procreate Shortcuts, Rotary Phones, and a Classic Manga
Remote Control Art
I saw some artists using a 8bitdo micro controller as a (cheap!) shortcut remote for Procreate and was curious. So far, it’s been nice enough that I’ll keep using it. Here’s how I set my up my remote:
What’s also cool about 8bitdo’s software is the ability to create multiple layouts, which can be used in other programs (Procreate Dreams, Nomad Sculpt, etc.)
Phone Studies
In an effort to grow, I’ve been studying everyday objects I enjoy with the intent of committing them to memory. One of my first attempts was of an old rotary phone, which to me is both simple and yet also has some nice nuance to its design - like the subtle tilt of its speaker and microphone heads. This thing just seems so much more ergonomic than the smart phones we all tote around today.
After drawing this, I picked my favorite examples and colored them in Procreate:
This form of study has been an interest of mine since taking Bryce Kho’s art course, which introduced a lot of knowledge and work philosophy that I was ignoring over the years. Thanks Bryce!
Currently Reading: Urusei Yatsura
What an excellent and cozy read this series is. I’ll have more to say another time but for now, I’ll share one of my favorite expressions from Lum:
Until next time,
Chromatic Arcana