Sometimes I just want to sit and paint, but I don't want to change my clothes or it is too hot to go into the studio.  That's when I reach for my HP tablet and my ARTRAGE program!  I wanted a laptop that would let me draw and take written notes and provide a level of artistic versatility that I hadn't had before.  So with my HP Touchsmart 2 I can take my stylus and paint!  ArtRage Studio Pro is really affordable and lets you paint, draw, stencil, stamp, mark make and more.  You can choose your to show your art tool of choice as your cursor (brushes, pens, chalk, spray can, etc.), set the width, pressure, and more.  What fun.  It's so easy to use that after 5 minutes I had Julie Prichard's  5 year old daughter drawing and changing colors with ease!  I am constantly amazed at the level of precision I can get with my pencil drawings, writing, painting and composition.  It even allows me to upload a photo and fade it out so I can use it as a trace element.  It lets me work on various levels so I can change and arrange elements as well.

If you have a drawing tablet you may want to consider this as a tool for developing composition and exploring new ideas for your personal growth! I'm loving it!  If you want hands on experience learning about art, be sure to check out the lineup of great online classes I teach with Julie in The Land of Lost Luggage.