Ugee HK1560 Review

I got my new HK1560 a couple of days ago. I have to say that I got good impressions at first.
I wanted a drawing monitor smaller than the one I use on my desk (19''), for using it on my bed.

This drawing monitor has a great size, it has HDMI, so it supports 1080 resolution. The screen is really nice and smooth, it came with a screen protector you have to put on. It also came with two pencils and its chargers. The pencil is very accurate, and the monitor was easy to install.
So far, it's been working really well with the software I use; Sketchbook Pro.

Pros:
-Portable (Light and good size) A laptop messenger bag (17'') will work for this.
-Accurate Pencil.
-Driver is the same than other monitors from Ugee (you can have two drawing monitors installed)
-HDMI connection.
-Adjustable stand.
-Came with a Glove (always helpful).

Cons:
-No expressive keys!!! (This is necessary)
-Three separate cables (AC, USB, HDMI), instead of 3 in 1. (Maybe usb powered)
-It came with a nice screen protector that you have to put on, BUT.... the pencil makes awful sounds when touch the protector, so I had to remove it.


Hopefully, Ugee will try to have their new drawing monitors with Expressive keys, I think they will realize that this is MUST in their drawing monitors, and hopefully, they will listen to their buyers!

Despite the Cons, you can't go wrong with this monitor, I think it has a great and affordable price comparing with some other brands with even smaller screens. It's more portable 'cause of its size, and the screen looks really good. This is a great buy if you're needing an affordable and not that big drawing monitor.

Frank Oakley Digital Portrait!

Digital Drawing I made for a friend of; Frank Oakley, one of the first clowns ever.
What I love of the reference photograph I used, was the sadness of his face.
Made with Ugee 1910B, and Sketchbook Pro.

Contact: graphitedrawingart@gmail.com
Portfolio: graphiteart.deviantart.com
Wordpress: thedrawingchronicles.wordpress.com

Tombow Dual Brush Markers

I recently bought the Tombow Dual Brush Marker in Grey Scale Palette.
I do Portraits in Black and White, so I wanted some markers that I can use for painting portraits, instead of graphite pencils. I want to use both techniques.
I decided for these markers. I like the fact that you can have dual brush, a fine tip for one side, and a soft brush for the other.

Pros:
-Dual Brush.
-Includes a Blender.
-Good Price.
-Good size, it's a long pencil.
-Feels comfortable.

Cons:
-If you have two layers, the second one will bleed.
-There are some colors that are pretty much alike.
-Instead of numbers, they should bring the percentage of Grey.

OVERALL: I think these are great markers, they're not expensive, it brings 10 for $14. The Copics, Prismacolor, or Faber Castell might be a better choice, but for this price, you would only get 8 or less. I think this is a good alternative for someone with small budget and who's starting painting with markers.

Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings!

Digital Drawing of Elijah Wood from the movie The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
Made with iPad 3
Sketchbook Pro App.
Pogo Connect One Pencil.

Contact: graphitedrawingart@gmail.com
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Marilyn Monroe Graphite Drawing

This is my attempt of drawing Marilyn Monroe with paper and graphite pencils.
Gear used: Staedler and Lyra Graphite Pencils.
Paris Stumps.
PNBOO Light Traced Pad A4.

PNBOO Light Traced Pad A4!

Well, a few days ago I received the PNBOO Light Traced Pad A4. So far I can say it's really awesome!
It's really comfortable to use and to carry everywhere you want. let's take a look!

Hardware: This one is A4 size, it measures 14'' x 10''. And of course it's really thin as you expect.
It came in a big box almost of the same size, it was well packaged, well protected. It came in a plastic sleeve and with hard plastic on it for better protection. The screen had also a screen protector that you have to remove.
Inside there was the PNBOO Light Traced Pad A4 with a black glove and the AC adapter. As a gift you receive also a pack of 10 sheets for tracing.The screen is really hard glass, with rubber parts under for avoid movement of the light traced pad. The ON/OFF button, is on the left side, along with the + and - buttons, when you press the "+" button, it will help turn on the brightness. And the "-" button it will help you to reduce brightness.Of course, keep in mind that the with more brightness, the better is for tracing. 
You also have to keep in mind that the most brightness level it's really bright, so it would be good if can take care of your eyes. 

Use: I'm divided in this area, I mean, it works really great! The size of this makes it really comfortable to take it with you wherever you go. 
But, I usually draw Portraits, so, I use my Blank Sheets in a vertical position, so you have to also use the Light Pad in a vertical position, otherwise the Sheet won't fit in. I use 9'' x 12'' sheets, and they fit just right in the light pad, but like I said if you draw in a vertical position, you also have to move the light pad in the same position. The problem with this is the location of the Adapter for the AC cable, and the location for the buttons, they will be now in the upper part, and when you put a holder for the sheets, the sheet will be now ON the buttons, and this will cause to turn off and on the light pad.
So... I had to change the position of the Light pad, still in the vertical position but now with the button in the lower part, now the sheets won't be on top of the buttons, but is a little uncomfortable to have the AC cable at the lower. Still, for me it's a wonderful light traced pad, and the majority of the light pads of different brand has the AC adapter and the buttons in the same side, just as this one.
The screen feels great, the surface doesn't get hot, and you can get all the details very well, I used a printed old photograph in Black & White of Marilyn Monroe (75g sheet) and it worked really great for tracing the outlines(Blank Sheet; 90g). What I really like of this Light Traced Pads, is that all the light is continuos in all the screen. Every area is lighted.

Overall:I think this is a great small Light Traced Pad, it's comfortable to take with you, it doesn't get hot, it's easy to use and it's not heavy.
One of the best parts of this light traced pad it's the size for travel, I found a sleeve of a laptop for the Light Pad and it fits just perfect! 
This is a great gear for all artists, it's very light and easy to carry everywhere. It's comfortable and it does its job, it's really bright and an excellent tool for tracing.

Disclaimer: I received this product in a discount or for free in exchange for my Honest and Unbiased Review. These are my own words and no one told me what to write.

PNBOO Light Traced Pad A3!

I received my PNBOO Light Traced Pad A3 a couple of days ago.

My first impression was of awesomeness, this thing is really huge!! I didn't expect that! But it's not heavy, I think it's actually light for its size.

Hardware:
The measures are; 19'' x 14.5''. And of course it's really thin.
It came in a big box almost of the same size, it was well packaged, well protected. It came in a plastic sleeve and with hard plastic on it for better protection. The screen had also a plastic protector that needs to be removed.
Inside there was the PNBOO Light Traced pad, a black glove and the AC adapter. Also it came with it a pack of drawing sheets.
The screen is really hard glass, It seems it's gonna last a really long time!.
You can find three buttons, the ON/OFF, and the + and -, it will help you graduate the brightness you want. Of course the more brightness, the better for tracing. The most brightness level it's really bright, so it would be good if you watch your eyes, I always use glasses when I use my PC for a long time, and in this case I use my glasses too for tracing.

Functions:
I really really like that I never felt the screen getting Hot, it's really uncomfortable if you're doing some tracing and feel that your hand starts to burn, but with THIS light pad, it's NOT the case. I always felt really comfortable!
I printed a photo of Marilyn Monroe, as it is an old picture, it wasn't the best quality of course. I printed in Black and White and I started to do the tracing for the outlines. It was great! I could see all the outlines and details of the photograph.
All the light that you get is continuous in all the screen, every part of the screen is lighted!

Overall:
I think this is a wonderful light traced pad, it's big but not uncomfortable. Doesn't get Hot, and it's really bright. It was easy to use, and it's very helpful for my drawing technique. I used a 75g m/2 printed photograph, and a blank sheet of 90g m/2.
The only downside for me it was that it didn't came with a case or sleeve for it. It's a big size so it's hard to get a cover or sleeve for this.
I think instead of the drawing sheets that came with it (worthless for me), I would've rather a nice sleeve for my light pad.
But other than that, I think the Light Pad it's a wonderful tool for my art gear and for any artist!

Disclaimer: I received this product in a discount or for free in exchange for my Honest and Unbiased Review. These are my own words and no one told what to write.