Computer Drawing

Pencil and paper drawing translates best to the computer when you use a pen and a tablet. That's the first bit of advice in this multi-page tutorial on How to Sketch by Computer (for Cheap). If you don't already have a graphics tablet, perhaps that's something that belongs on your holiday wishlist? Here's a recap of recent discussions on this topic:

• Drawing Curves - get a grip on bezier curves
• Draw a Christmas Tree - you don't necessarily need to be an artist to grow, uh, I mean draw a decent tree
• Beyond Wacom - Using a Cheap Graphics Tablet - nothing wrong with going with a popular, well-known brand, but sometimes you can get a great product without the familiar name