Tutorials & Tips
Tutorials for Manga Studio (Clip Studio Paint), Adobe Photoshop, and Freelancing
South Park parody illustration speed drawing
Speed video of my inking process of a new South Park parody illustration I drew on my Wacom Cintiq, in Clip Studio Paint. https://youtube.com/shorts/suE9EZK46i0?feature=share
How To Use Adobe Photoshop’s Generate Assets Feature
Here's an easy way to use the Adobe Photoshop Extract Assets feature to create multiple drafts for a clients review from one file.
Speed Coloring T-Shirt Design in Clip Studio Paint Cheech and Chong Zombie
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.
Full coloring tutorial in Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint)
Digital painting tutorial of a tiki illustration I created in Manga Studio 5 with full commentary.
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Product Reviews
Reviews of hardware, software, and products for Artists
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 [...]
Wacom Cintiq 24HD Reivew
In-depth review of the Wacom Cintiq 24HD, my favorite drawing tool.
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 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 [...]