Rob Sketcherman, Hong Kong
Rob Sketcherman freelanced for a little over 20 years as a graphic designer, illustrator, copywriter and voice actor. In late 2013, practical reasons compelled him to put his analog tools away and try sketching on an iPad. This was a pivotal moment. Shortly after, he happily joined Urban Sketchers Hong Kong and has since become one of its board members. Now a full-time artist working largely on his trusty tablet, he is also in the process of writing a book on the subject, and does occasional commissions, the most recent being for Moleskine to sketch and illustrate the 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival. He was also recently invited by Apple to run a workshop unveiling his process for sketching on an iPad, in conjunction with their global Start Something New creative campaign.
Activity 6: Diving into Digital Sketching
Location: Waterloo Street
Activity description
For most people, first attempts at digital sketching almost always look somewhat synthetic; something’s amiss and off-putting. Then there are apps to figure out, settings to fiddle with, not to mention navigating new technology. It’s no wonder most people throw in the towel and go back to what they know best – pen, paper, watercolors etc.
This activity is designed to lift the veil on sketching digitally, whether you’re just curious about the possibilities, or already dabble as a digital sketcher. Using the app Procreate for iPad, Rob walks you through his processes, from setting up his digital toolkit to discussing essential gear like styli and tablet holders. Discover which apps to use, how a good stylus can be a delightful, multi-purpose magic wand, and learn new ways of using and combining familiar analog effects in the digital world.
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