Sketchy Tools

My journey with Autodesk SketchBook started as a serendipitous discovery, all thanks to Google discontinuing yet another useful tool. Ah, Google, giveth and taketh away, but this time, it led me to a gem – crucial for expanding my solar power system in River the Van. Definitely a step up from Samsung Notes, to say the least!

It all started with my quest for a drawing tool that could match my creative fervor. Enter Autodesk SketchBook. It was like stumbling upon another life donut thingy they throw you when you fall off ships. User-friendly? Enough. A plethora of tools including a variety of brushes and layer support for detailed artwork? Like having a F1 car to drive to work. It was as if SketchBook was whispering, “I have what you need, but you can’t use me.”

As I delved deeper, I encountered the art of resizing text in SketchBook. Art, or maybe fumbly bits. It’s not that intuitive, and it took me 3 hours to figure it out. But what the heck.

Then there was Samsung Notes. While it’s great for jotting down quick ideas, it’s a bit like bringing a knife to a gunfight when it comes to serious drawing. Its lack of support for layers and limited flexibility made SketchBook shine even brighter in comparison.

In my adventures, I hit a snag – a rotated canvas in SketchBook. Panic? Hardly. A quick fiddle with the rotate tool and a few gestures later (or a double-tap for the impatient), and the canvas seemed back to its original glory. Not really! After uninstalling and reinstalling, I still had to adjust things manually with two fingers.

Autodesk SketchBook turned out to be a suitable replacement. It’s a tool that works well for the impatient. It’s funny how things work out – sometimes, a closed door (thanks, Google) leads you to a better, unexpected window. Here’s to completing my solar power plans with SketchBook!

On This Day

1. 2023 – Sketchy Tools: Diving into the quirky world of unconventional gadgets at williammartin.com/sketchy-tools.
2. 2022 – Bass Creek Trail: Exploring scenic trails at williammartin.com/bass-creek-trail.
3. 2021 – Gardiner Moments: Capturing life’s spontaneous instances at williammartin.com/gardiner-moments-3.
4. 2018 – Suse Creek: Trekking through the serene Suse Creek at williammartin.com/suse-creek.
5. 2017 – Grand Enduro Day 2: The thrill of endurance biking at williammartin.com/grand-enduro-day-2.
6. 2013 – Trans Zion part 3: Continuing the adventure in Zion at williammartin.com/trans-zion-part-3.
7. 2012 – Day 3 – 1:58 PM: Midday musings and wanderings at williammartin.com/day-3-158-pm.
8. 2010 – Touching the Void: Delving into the depths of the unknown at williammartin.com/touching-the-void.
9. 2004 – Hello From Liquid Planet: Greetings from aquatic adventures at williammartin.com/hello-from-liquid-planet.
10. 2003 – Mass Ride: Joining the communal biking journey at williammartin.com/mass-ride.