


I like the prominent knob for changing my brush size, and the overall ergonomic layout. This is the heart of my painting interface. If you want to see this in action, watch this video - it’s a great demonstration, and essentially sold me on the device.ģ) Shuttle Pro 2 by Contour (available on Amazon) Though it’s not cheap, it has dramatically changed the process of 3D modeling for me. I use this exclusively for Sketchup, and it allows me to use my right hand for sculpting, while my left hand stays on the SpaceExplorer controlling the camera and issuing hotkeys. If you do much 3D modeling, you might like one of these. Very expensive, but wonderful for painting. I was using standard USB tablets for 10 years before I got one of these, but I might have trouble going back at this point.

The best part about going down this road is that each artist has different needs and workflows, so each setup will take a different form.ġ) Cintiq 21UX by Wacom (currently replaced with newer models) However, as I state in the video, if you often spend long stretches on the computer you might want to give this a thought.Īdditionally, your hardware solution will be different than mine. Before you go out and spend lots of money on USB devices I want to be very clear: none of this is essential. For some, a standard keyboard is plenty… But have you considered going further? This video showcases my personal hardware setup and how I use it for painting.
