I am an oil portrait painter; classical realism. Just beginning the move into digital. I've looked at Krita and Clip studio a bit, but just wondering if I should stick with learning Fresco now that it's free.

I've seen extremely impressive results out of Krita. Not as much with the others.

Hey dear friends. I want to start creating characters and simple illustrations for books and stories. I am a total noob in that area and it's on a hobby-based intention.

Do you have any suggestions when it comes to a graphic pad. especially for character-design, which doesnt cost too much?

I am very thankfull for your advices

Been using a Wacom One for a while, was hoping to upgrade to something with a screen (I have powerful PC, but doesn't necessary need to be for PC). So many Black Friday deals seem like shams with small discounts that exist around the year. Any actual good deals/recommendations?

I'm sure this sub is probably going to be inundated with posts like these today, so sorry in advance for adding to the pile 😅

That being said, I've really been wanting to get back into art and drawing lately (haven't done anything on a regular basis since HS, I'm 29 now), and I was hoping for a good recommendation for an affordable device that's good for a casual artist while still maintaining a respectable level of quality?

I know basically nothing about digital art tablets, but I have a buddy who draws on one pretty regularly, and he recommended the wacom intuos pro medium, but I have seen talk around the net that wacom products are overpriced for what they offer, so idk.

As for budget, again, I don't know much about these things, so I'm not really certain what I should expect for general pricing, especially on black Friday, but I'd prefer to keep it in the $200-$300 range (or lower, if you happen to know a very reliable device that's on sale for cheaper)

For a while I've wanted to learn how to draw and I figured, I might as well just go for it. I was wondering about options for a drawing device. I have done some quick research and seen some professional drawing tablets, but I currently have a Samsung Tab S6 Lite. I was looking to upgrade my tablet anyways, so would a newer gen tablet like the Tab S10+ work with my PC, or do only professional tablets connect to desktop. Also, any recommendations if not a Samsung tablet?

I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask, but I need some help on figuring out how big I should make my digital canvas. I'm trying to create a mural-style piece with eleven people featured on it. (Kind of like Ekko's mural from Arcane). But I'm not sure how big I should make the canvas, as I want it to include a lot of detail, and obviously that's a whole lotta people. I use procreate.

Does anybody know how to get this kind of watercolor brush and the watercolor blending that's being done here in other android apps like infinite painter, ibis or clip studio paint? I'm aware that this is on procreate.

Any help would be appreciated!

I'm looking to ask for some sort of new device for Christmas, but don't know where to start.

I've been posting on social media for a while now, and want to start getting more serious with my artwork, eventually even starting commissions when I am comfortable with the quality of said artwork. To do so, I deem getting a drawing tablet to be necessary. However, becoming a better artist is not my only motive for getting a new device. Along with obtaining something better to create art with, I also want a device that allows me to smoothly run games.

Laptops are obviously better for games, however, most are not touchscreen, forcing me to buy a drawing pad to attach to it.

Tablets are obviously better for art, however lack a keyboard. But then again, I can buy a keyboard attachment. Thinking about it again, getting a device that I can comfortably draw on is more of a priority than getting a device that allows me to play games.

In conclusion, I'm more inclined to ask for a tablet this Christmas. That being said, maybe after I get some money from commissions, I'll be able to get a laptop. However, what tablet should I get? And if I were to get a laptop, what laptop should I get?

Is a Samsung s6 lite or huion 12 better for drawing and design

I hope you like my star wars inspired Jedi frog painting. I’d love to hear your feedback. Does anyone else use ArtRage to paint with?

Painted in ArtRage on a 22” Huion tablet. ArtRage settings: Essential Canvas. Real colour blending set to on.

Mixture of oil brushes, chalk brush and real canvas brush. Painted all on one layer.

Hi! As the title states, I am looking for a digital painting app (sort of like procreate), that allows me to import PDF files. Not a notes app or anything.

I downloaded a ton of digital coloring books that I want to put into use but they're in PDF form and I really don’t want to make them jpg or png and add them one by one.

I'm basically looking for an android "alternative" to procreate. An app where I can import PDF files & color over them. Does not matter if it's paid or not.

I'd appreciate the input.

Please & Thank you!!!

Been trying to find a screen tablet with a pen that I can use by itself without having to plug it in. From the scrolling I've done I'm still undecided. I know I'm not the most educated on finding one so I wanted to ask for recommendations. The best I seen is to get a Samsung Galaxy tablet, but not sure if there's a preferred one or not.A bit overwhelmed from all the options and being hella uneducated on the topic

Edit: Grammar and spelling yay cold hands

Hello all,

My 11yo kid has taken to drawing on his phone. He makes the most amazing drawings in a tiny Samsung A52 with just his fingers. I wanted to get him a proper drawing digital tablet but now I see they all need to be connected to a computer which my kid will soon find "too much work" I'm looking for a cheap, affordable standalone tablet that he can use while chilling on the sofa and maybe even take to school in the future. I definitely can't afford and iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Any ideas?? Google couldn't help me. Thanks!!

I’m an illustrator, hand and digital, creature artist, I’m trying to start digitally drawing again on my Wacom but I can’t afford Adobe products, is there a free or lower cost alternative anyone can recommend? It’s been a while since I’ve done some digital drawing, and I’m feeling inspiration finally after a several year depressive slump. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Edit: thank you so much to everyone who suggested programs. I finished a sketch today (in Krita, my first exploration) and I feel amazing. I appreciate you all.

I want to buy a tablet now on Black Friday and I wanted to know some sketches to show my clients the process I follow to get them results.

I was thinking about an iPad for less than $200, but if you think I can find something cheaper and that is good, I would appreciate it.