Alternative to Wacom Stylus?

Dart Stylus?

Now that Wacom have released a bunch of different styluses for tablets, the Solo starting at $20 ranging up to the top of the line one at $70...there suddenly seems like a lot of choices one of which is the Dart, also $70 but this seems to work much better across various platforms.

Not one I've had the opportunity to try right now, but it's something that should be on any digital artists radar looking for something with a bit more control to be used on various tablets who aren't in the Cintiq budget.

SketchPad Pro is free

SketchPad Pro on iTunes

I don't know how long for, but at the moment, it is free and worth grabbing if you haven't already as it's a nice little app to sketch on the go.

$500 Collada contest

The Khronos Group is hosting a art contest that ends next week, 7th August.

The details of the contest can be found here.

Boston Blender User Group

BBUG

Not to be confused with BUG (Boston Unity Group).

Good opportunity for Blender users to get together and talk about work flows, tools and other tips and tricks. This is especially good for indie devs to network as well as new comers who get the chance to meet a variety of skilled artists.

The next meet up is planned for 23rd of June, next week.

This group is organised by K. White Adam, who you can follow on twitter as @kadamwhite he also has a really interesting blog here, which covers indie game development and web design development.