diff --git a/.obsidian/workspace.json b/.obsidian/workspace.json index 8882a53..1c382f4 100644 --- a/.obsidian/workspace.json +++ b/.obsidian/workspace.json @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ "state": { "type": "markdown", "state": { - "file": "__Dashboard.md", + "file": "Readme.md", "mode": "preview", "source": true } @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ "state": { "type": "backlink", "state": { - "file": "__Dashboard.md", + "file": "Readme.md", "collapseAll": true, "extraContext": false, "sortOrder": "alphabetical", @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ "state": { "type": "outgoing-link", "state": { - "file": "__Dashboard.md", + "file": "Readme.md", "linksCollapsed": false, "unlinkedCollapsed": true } @@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ "state": { "type": "outline", "state": { - "file": "__Dashboard.md" + "file": "Readme.md" } } }, @@ -161,27 +161,31 @@ }, "active": "7d5274162457b1c7", "lastOpenFiles": [ + "Notes/__Using The Vault.md", "__Dashboard.md", - "Readme.md", - "Notes/Krita Quick Reference.md", - "Notes/attachments/Imagepipe_360.jpg", - "Notes/attachments/Imagepipe_359.jpg", - "Notes/attachments/Imagepipe_361.jpg", - "Notes/Dot to Dot Quick Reference.md", "Notes/Obtaining Source Material.md", - "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_17-00_1.png", - "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_17-00.png", - "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_16-58.png", + "Notes/Obsidian ToC.md", + "Notes/Krita Quick Reference.md", + "Notes/eInk Setting.md", + "Notes/Drawing Tablet Quick Reference.md", + "Notes/Dot to Dot Quick Reference.md", + "Notes/Coloring Page Quick Reference.md", "Notes/Digital coloring and drawing.md", "Notes/Convert photo to coloring page.md", "Notes/Convert PDF Coloring Pages.md", - "Notes/Coloring Page Quick Reference.md", - "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_16-56.png", - "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_16-56_1.png", "Notes/Color Palette Generator.md", "Notes/Android Drawing Apps.md", + "Notes/_Troubleshooting The Vault.md", + "Readme.md", "_Gallery - Favorites.md", - "Notes/Obsidian ToC.md", + "Notes/attachments/Imagepipe_360.jpg", + "Notes/attachments/Imagepipe_359.jpg", + "Notes/attachments/Imagepipe_361.jpg", + "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_17-00_1.png", + "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_17-00.png", + "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_16-58.png", + "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_16-56.png", + "Notes/attachments/2024-09-13_16-56_1.png", "Notes/Extract Images From PDF.md", "kritarc", "Resources/sessions/Zentangle.0040.ksn", @@ -201,10 +205,6 @@ "Dot to Dot/In Progress/haunted-house.md", "Dot to Dot/In Progress/bulldozer.md", "Dot to Dot/In Progress/_template.md", - "Dot to Dot/In Progress/_template - Copy (5).md", - "Dot to Dot/In Progress/_template - Copy (4).md", - "Dot to Dot/In Progress/_template - Copy (3).md", - "Dot to Dot/In Progress/_template - Copy (2).md", "Dot to Dot/Source Materials/TimsPrintables/bulldozer-dot-to-dot_2_thumb.png", "Dot to Dot/Source Materials/TimsPrintables/bulldozer-dot-to-dot_1_thumb.png" ] diff --git a/Notes/Convert PDF Coloring Pages.md b/Notes/Convert PDF Coloring Pages.md index d33ca58..e4e65ba 100644 --- a/Notes/Convert PDF Coloring Pages.md +++ b/Notes/Convert PDF Coloring Pages.md @@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ created_at: "2023-02-17" source: "KemoNine Blog" --- +--- + ## Important Note Krita can natively import PDFs with each page as a layer. You can simply open the PDF within Krita and then cut/copy/paste each later into a new image as appropriate or work with them as a single image. @@ -13,8 +15,9 @@ The above approch with Krita can be significantly easier and less fiddly than th ## The original blog post... -If you have access to `imagemagick` you can quickly convert a PDF coloring page(s) to grayscale PNG using the below procedure and notes. +--- +If you have access to `imagemagick` you can quickly convert a PDF coloring page(s) to grayscale PNG using the below procedure and notes. ## Notes {#notes} diff --git a/Notes/Dot to Dot Quick Reference.md b/Notes/Dot to Dot Quick Reference.md index b8ddb55..99619ca 100644 --- a/Notes/Dot to Dot Quick Reference.md +++ b/Notes/Dot to Dot Quick Reference.md @@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ source: N/A --- +## Create Digital Document + - Import image as a layer - Rename layer `Dot to Dot` - Set `Blending mode` to `Darken` diff --git a/Notes/Extract Images From PDF.md b/Notes/Extract Images From PDF.md deleted file mode 100644 index 32d45fb..0000000 --- a/Notes/Extract Images From PDF.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,19 +0,0 @@ ---- -tags: - - note -created_at: 2024-09-12 1707-0400 -source: N/A - ---- - -## Important Note - -Krita can natively import PDFs with each page as a layer. You can simply open the PDF within Krita and then cut/copy/paste each later into a new image as appropriate or work with them as a single image. - -The above approch with Krita can be significantly easier and less fiddly than the below. - -## Extraction - -- Use [pdfcpu](https://github.com/pdfcpu/pdfcpu) -- See command line options - - `extract -m image` is a good choice \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Notes/Krita Quick Reference.md b/Notes/Krita Quick Reference.md index 7107a62..5bde6c1 100644 --- a/Notes/Krita Quick Reference.md +++ b/Notes/Krita Quick Reference.md @@ -6,22 +6,21 @@ source: "N/A" created_at: 2024-09-13 --- -## A quick note +```table-of-contents +title: **Table of Contents** +``` -Also see [Digital coloring and drawing](Notes/Digital%20coloring%20and%20drawing.md) for a full Krita config. The Krita specific information is at the *bottom* of the linked page. +--- -## General workflow +## Brushes, Palettes & More -- Prep downloaded files - - Extract `png`/`jpg`/`tiff` pages from `pdf` if needed - - Convert image to `kra` format - - Setup any necessary layers - - See [Coloring Page Quick Reference](Notes/Coloring%20Page%20Quick%20Reference.md) for coloring pages - - See [Dot to Dot Quick Reference](Notes/Dot%20to%20Dot%20Quick%20Reference.md) for dot to dot pages -- Create page in vault with link to `kra` file -- Sync vault to tablet as appropriate -- Open file in Krita -- Make art +- [brush] Bic ballpoint: [https://krita-artists.org/t/cheap-ballpoint-pen-brush/17170](https://krita-artists.org/t/cheap-ballpoint-pen-brush/17170) +- [brush] Copic Markers: [https://krita-artists.org/t/realistic-copic-marker-like-brushes/41203](https://krita-artists.org/t/realistic-copic-marker-like-brushes/41203) +- [brush] Graphite: [https://krita-artists.org/t/graphite-brushes-for-the-new-pattern-blend-modes/28036](https://krita-artists.org/t/graphite-brushes-for-the-new-pattern-blend-modes/28036) +- [brush] Sketch Pencils: `RM_Sketch_V1.bundle` from [https://files.kde.org/krita/extras/](https://files.kde.org/krita/extras/) +- [brush] Charcoal: `Charcoal_KA.bundle` from [https://files.kde.org/krita/extras/charcoal/](https://files.kde.org/krita/extras/charcoal/) +- [palate] copic marker colors: [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/maborotopia/Krita_resources/master/copic322_color.gpl](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/maborotopia/Krita_resources/master/copic322_color.gpl) +- [palate] copic colors (more robust): [https://www.deviantart.com/d-signer/art/All-358-COPIC-Digital-Marker-Colours-ASE-ACO-GPL-765188823](https://www.deviantart.com/d-signer/art/All-358-COPIC-Digital-Marker-Colours-ASE-ACO-GPL-765188823) ## Logitech T650 Tips / Tricks @@ -50,23 +49,79 @@ An important note: the settings dialog may be too big horizontally for a small a On a small tablet it can be wise to use the full screen canvas view and pop-up palette. This allows you to use the whole screen with your stylus and easily access different brushes and recently used colors. Note: the pop-up palette will show your favorite brushes by default and which brushes it shows, as well as how many to show, can be configured within the main Krita settings. -Another helpful thing on tablets is tuning the mutli-touch gestures. The following work very well in practice: +### Multi-touch / Gestures - Two finger tap: activate pop-up palette - Three finger tap: toggle canvas only mode - Four finger drag: Undo - Four finger tap: redo -### Screenshots +### General Settings -#### Main Krita View With File Open +- general + - window + - disable HiDPI support + - tools + - tool options location: in toolbar + - disable 'enable touch painting + - misc (when krita starts) + - show session manager + - save session on exit +- canvas input settings (use a non default profile / see above for saving fix) + - look for any gestures/touch/pen stuff that needs removing + - show pop up widget + - set to 'two finger tap' + - zoom canvas + - set gesture to five finger tap + - touch gestures + - set undo to four finger drag + - set redo to four finger tap + - set toggle canvas mode to three finger tap +- tablet settings + - adjust pressure curve +- pop-up palatte + - disable show rotation ring +- s pen actions + - click: toggle pop up palette with s-pen + - double click: show canvas only + - gestures: set all to do nothing + +### Things to consider + +- bug fix input profile settings: [https://krita-artists.org/t/cannot-save-input-profile-does-not-persist-on-startup-on-android/55693/4](https://krita-artists.org/t/cannot-save-input-profile-does-not-persist-on-startup-on-android/55693/4) +- s pen click button is mouse middle click on galaxy fold devices +- pop up palatte _is_ quick settings (like sketchbook puck) +- gestures in the config can likely do brush size up/dn and undo/redo +- can tune brush settings shown via the pop up palatte ui +- go through favorite brushes and set up to 10 ; these will show on the popup palatte +- use portrait mode when editing brushes ; you need the height to see everything and you can use the top of the pop-up window to move it left/right for full access + +### External storage resources folder on Android + +- export/prep everything you want to keep (reuse desktop default resources dir if desired) +- settings -> resources +- use the ICON that pops the android folder selector +- select the folder you want to use and grant storage permissions to it +- save settings & quit krita +- force stop krita in app settings +- (ONLY IF REIMPORTING EXPORTS) - relaunch krita and import data +- copy the resources dir you want to use to the selected folder +- launch krita. this _will_ take awhile and may look like its frozen +- clear any warnings/errors +- quit krita +- force stop krita +- relaunch and enjoy + +## Screenshots + +### Main Krita View With File Open ![](Notes/attachments/Imagepipe_359.jpg) -#### Canvas View +### Canvas View ![](Notes/attachments/Imagepipe_360.jpg) -#### Pop-up Palette +### Pop-up Palette ![](Notes/attachments/Imagepipe_361.jpg) diff --git a/Notes/Obtaining Source Material.md b/Notes/Obtaining Source Material.md index d2df59e..08e1897 100644 --- a/Notes/Obtaining Source Material.md +++ b/Notes/Obtaining Source Material.md @@ -5,8 +5,9 @@ source: "N/A" created_at: 2024-09-13 --- +The below links can be good sources of coloring pages, dot to dot pages and more. + - https://ko-fi.com/welshpixie -- https://rheall.gumroad.com/l/hTdbD - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TimsPrintables - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Woodseestees - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheColoringBookshelf diff --git a/Notes/__Using The Vault.md b/Notes/__Using The Vault.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6497501 --- /dev/null +++ b/Notes/__Using The Vault.md @@ -0,0 +1,77 @@ +```table-of-contents +title: **Table of Contents** +``` + +--- + +## Disclaimer + +The creator of this Obsidian vault has **NOT** included any source materials or other copyrighted material from outside sources. + +## Comp Book (Vault) Layout + +- Different folders for each form of art performed + - `Coloring`: For coloring pages and related materials + - `Dot to Dot`: For dot to dot pages and related materials + - `Drawing`: For drawing and sketches + - `Ideas - Inspiration`: For ideas and inspiration tracking + - `Zentangle`: For Zentangle and ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) +- Various sub folders to help with organization of files + - `attachments`: For files that are attached to notes + - `Complete`: For completed art works + - `In Progress`: For art that is being worked on currently or has been worked on previously + - `Prepped`: Materials that will be used for digital art later + - `Source Materials`: Source files that have been converted or adjusted based on need +- Various gallery notes to help with surfacing information and art stored within + - Look for files with `_Gallery -` as the start of the file name +- A `Notes` section that has a lot of useful information related to digital art +- A `__Dashboard` note that is meant to be the 'starting point' for the vault. + +## Using The Comp Book (Vault) + +- Each piece of artwork gets 3 files: + - The source file for use with a drawing app such as Krita + - A PNG or JPG export of the file to ensure notes have a good thumbnail preview of the artwork + - A standard Obsidian note to encapsulate any metadata and notes related to the artwork +- There are a number of templates that can be used to create notes to represent artworks + - See the `Command Palette` and `From Template` items as well as the `_Templates` folder + - Each template will place a new note in the main type of art folder + - Each template will prompt for a number of common metadata items on creation to help auto-fill metadata and other details + - Each template will have a `To Do` section at the top with prompts for additional steps you may want to take + - The newly created notes should have the source file and any png/jpg files attached to help with thumbnails and to help keep files organized +- Once a new note is setup with the desired information it should be moved to an appropriate sub-folder to ensure it's auto-added to an appropriate gallery + - Each gallery uses queries to find the notes shown based on folders + - You do *not* need to manage the galleries directly +- Art works should flow between sub folders as progress is made. For example: `Prepped` -> `In Progress` -> `Complete` for order +- The files in the `Notes` section are non-indexed and exist as a generalized list of topics in the file browser. This can be changed to match your preferences. +- The `Ideas - Inspiration` folder does *not* have sub-folders and assumes you'll just keep a list of notes similar to the `Notes` section or adjust this area to match your preferences. +- The [__Dashboard](__Dashboard.md) is meant to be 'the starting point' and 'overview' for the whole vault + +## New Artwork General Workflow + +- Prep downloaded files + - Convert source material to art app native format + - Setup any necessary layers + - See [Coloring Page Quick Reference](Notes/Coloring%20Page%20Quick%20Reference.md) for coloring pages + - See [Dot to Dot Quick Reference](Notes/Dot%20to%20Dot%20Quick%20Reference.md) for dot to dot pages +- Create page for artwork using the appropriate template +- Link files to new artwork page as appropriate +- Move artwork page to appropriate sub folder +- Sync vault to other devices if needed +- Open file in art app +- Make art + +## Suggested Reading (Notes) + +- [Obtaining Source Material](Notes/Obtaining%20Source%20Material.md) +- [Android Drawing Apps](Notes/Android%20Drawing%20Apps.md) +- [Krita Quick Reference](Notes/Krita%20Quick%20Reference.md) +- [Color Palette Generator](Notes/Color%20Palette%20Generator.md) +- [Coloring Page Quick Reference](Notes/Coloring%20Page%20Quick%20Reference.md) +- [Dot to Dot Quick Reference](Notes/Dot%20to%20Dot%20Quick%20Reference.md) + +## Enjoy + +There isn't much more to this vault than stated above. Feel free to explore and adjust this vault as you see fit. This is meant as a rough guide, inspiration and/or starting point. + +I use this vault for all my digital art and it's been a huge help for me. I hope it, or a variation of it, can do the same for you. diff --git a/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 1.png b/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 1.png index 6a002c4..e6c869b 100644 Binary files a/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 1.png and b/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 1.png differ diff --git a/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 2.png b/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 2.png index c430354..13260ad 100644 Binary files a/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 2.png and b/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 2.png differ diff --git a/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 3.png b/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 3.png index 9f34ae5..b0a5d23 100644 Binary files a/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 3.png and b/Notes/attachments/Vault Screenshot 3.png differ diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md index cedd354..50087fa 100644 --- a/Readme.md +++ b/Readme.md @@ -4,9 +4,22 @@ This is a template Obsidian vault that is setup to act as a 'Digital Art Composi Digital art may be 'rigid' and 'not notebook friendly' but this Obsidian vault can wrangle things into a digital notebook that's similar in feel to a paper composition book / journal. It's not perfect but it works well with the constraints 'digital' imposes. -Please see the [__Dashboard](__Dashboard.md) file for additional detail. +## Additional Details -## How To Download The Files As A ZIP +Please see the [__Using The Vault](Notes/__Using%20The%20Vault.md) file for additional detail how this vault can be used as a digital art composition book. + +There are also screenshots below showing the vault in use. + +## To use the vault template + +- Download the files as a zip file (see below screenshot for detail) +- Extract the zip file +- Rename the folder contained within the zip file if desired +- Open the folder that was extracted in Obsidian as a vault +- Import any existing art as appropriate +- Enjoy + +## Downloading the vault as a zip file ![How to download](Notes/attachments/downloading.png) diff --git a/__Dashboard.md b/__Dashboard.md index bc0a03f..69f1016 100644 --- a/__Dashboard.md +++ b/__Dashboard.md @@ -4,64 +4,6 @@ title: **Table of Contents** --- -## Disclaimer - -The creator of this Obsidian vault has **NOT** included any source materials or other copyrighted material from outside sources. - -## Comp Book (Vault) Layout - -- Different folders for each form of art performed - - `Coloring`: For coloring pages and related materials - - `Dot to Dot`: For dot to dot pages and related materials - - `Drawing`: For drawing and sketches - - `Ideas - Inspiration`: For ideas and inspiration tracking - - `Zentangle`: For Zentangle and ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) -- Various sub folders to help with organization of files - - `attachments`: For files that are attached to notes - - `Complete`: For completed art works - - `In Progress`: For art that is being worked on currently or has been worked on previously - - `Prepped`: Materials that will be used for digital art later - - `Source Materials`: Source files that have been converted or adjusted based on need -- Various gallery notes to help with surfacing information and art stored within - - Look for files with `_Gallery -` as the start of the file name -- A `Notes` section that has a lot of useful information related to digital art -- A `__Dashboard` note that is meant to be the 'starting point' for the vault. - -## Using The Comp Book (Vault) - -- Each piece of artwork gets 3 files: - - The source file for use with a drawing app such as Krita - - A PNG or JPG export of the file to ensure notes have a good thumbnail preview of the artwork - - A standard Obsidian note to encapsulate any metadata and notes related to the artwork -- There are a number of templates that can be used to create notes to represent artworks - - See the `Command Palette` and `From Template` items as well as the `_Templates` folder - - Each template will place a new note in the main type of art folder - - Each template will prompt for a number of common metadata items on creation to help auto-fill metadata and other details - - Each template will have a `To Do` section at the top with prompts for additional steps you may want to take - - The newly created notes should have the source file and any png/jpg files attached to help with thumbnails and to help keep files organized -- Once a new note is setup with the desired information it should be moved to an appropriate sub-folder to ensure it's auto-added to an appropriate gallery - - Each gallery uses queries to find the notes shown based on folders - - You do *not* need to manage the galleries directly -- Art works should flow between sub folders as progress is made. For example `Prepped` -> `In Progress` -> `Complete` for order -- The files in the `Notes` section are non-indexed and exist as a generalized list of topics in the file browser. This can be changed to match your preferences. -- The `Ideas - Inspiration` folder does *not* have sub-folders and assumes you'll just keep a list of notes similar to the `Notes` section or adjust this area to match your preferences. -- This file is mean to be a general dashboard and home page for users. The content within should be adjusted, adapted and changed to meet your needs as appropriate and/or desired. - -## Suggested Reading (Notes) - -- [Obtaining Source Material](Notes/Obtaining%20Source%20Material.md) -- [Android Drawing Apps](Notes/Android%20Drawing%20Apps.md) -- [Krita Quick Reference](Notes/Krita%20Quick%20Reference.md) -- [Color Palette Generator](Notes/Color%20Palette%20Generator.md) -- [Coloring Page Quick Reference](Notes/Coloring%20Page%20Quick%20Reference.md) -- [Dot to Dot Quick Reference](Notes/Dot%20to%20Dot%20Quick%20Reference.md) - -## Enjoy - -There isn't much more to this vault than stated above. Feel free to explore and adjust this vault as you see fit. This is meant as a rough guide, inspiration and/or starting point. - -I use this vault for all my digital art and it's been a huge help for me. I hope it, or a variation of it, can do the same for you. - ## Galleries ### My Art