would this method be possible to implement in krita for inking? the software on the video is called retas stylos. i really think that this method is a faster way to ink digitally. my current method of inking isn't as efficient as I would like it to be since i have to undo(ctrl+z) a lot of times in order to get the desired line. I could probably get a better line if I was using a cintiq but with a wacom bamboo or any other table, i have a hard time getting precise line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tCb0shRZfc
as you can see on the video, creating a precised line in this method hardly require any undo's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZQNOrur-u8
this video shows the feature for retas stylos.

You can use the bezier curve tool, if you use that on a vector layer you can even edit it afterwards.

i understand that you can use a bezier curve tool and edit the curve but that would take longer. but i understand krita isnt really meant for vector editing. i wish i can hide the nodes when editing bezier curves. it gets on the way on the drawing your trying to do lineart. is it possible to hide the node and bezier handles and only appears when the curser is over a node or handle?

Hi,
I think the "Line Tool" is a few steps away from the bend tool. Example:

- set the brush size to 6px
- assign a key ("Settings > Configure Krita... > Keyboard shortcuts") to "path editing"
- associate the assigned key and the "Line Tool (V)" to tablet buttons

to draw (on a vector layer):

1. hold the "V" key to draw a line
2. and hit the mapped key to bend the line

thanks mvowada. its closer to what i wanted to achieved. i wish we can control the thick and thin lines on a line vector. the nodes gets in the way when im trying to trace or clean up a raster layer but lowering the opacity for the vector layer helps me see the raster/rough layer. i wish we can also control the opacity for the nodes and bezier handles. Thanks again.

There is the bezier curve method mentioned earlier with a vector layer. Not a bad way to go about it, but the lines are very uniform and can leave a cold mechanical result to your lines.

What I prefer to use is a combination of the brush stabilizer set low enough to feel free-handed but not be jittery and for longer smoother lines I employ the Spline assistant. You preset the curved lines very much like in your linked video and you benefit from brush stroke pressure from the tablet.