/r/DigitalPainting

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Welcome!

The purpose of r/DigitalPainting is to nurture growing artists. Be prepared to receive constructive critique on your art. Be active and participate in the conversations, give critiques! Being able to recognize and give constructive criticism will mark your growth as well as help others! Have any questions? Stop on by the infamous Wobbly Wednesdays!

Welcome!

The purpose of r/DigitalPainting is to nurture growing artists. Be prepared to receive constructive critique on your art. Be active and participate in the conversations, give critiques! Being able to recognize and give constructive criticism will mark your growth as well as help others! Have any questions? Stop on by the infamous Wobbly Wednesdays!

Need to find resources and apps?

Check out our awesome wiki!

How to get started in digital painting

Come paint and grow with us. You'll be glad you did.


Unofficial Discord server


Submission Policies

  1. Artwork must be your own
  2. You have to leave a comment about what you struggled with, context, or techniques you were experimenting with, so that commenters can better help you. You get one hour to post your comment before it is subject to removal.
  3. All art must be linked from imgur or tumblr. Before you message us about not being able to directly upload art, read more here. and here
  4. Self posts may include links to software and blogs
  5. Links to process videos are only allowed if they're not on the submitted page.
  6. Photobashing is not allowed. Read more here.
  7. Self-promotional top comments are not allowed. your entire submission will be removed.Read more here
  8. Submissions with the artist's name in the title will be removed. Read more here
  9. Animations are not allowed.
  10. You only get to post a maximum of one post every 24 hours.
  11. No artwork made more than a year ago.
  12. No AI generated images.

Wobbly Wednesdays

Wobbly Wednesday is where new artists asks questions regarding digital painting and more experienced artists tries to answer. Check out the archive here.


Other great subreddits to check out:

  • New to drawing? Check out /r/ArtFundamentals!

  • Want people to paint? there are plenty over at /r/redditgetsdrawn!

  • Did you draw a picture? Check out /r/IDAP!

  • If you like drawing, /r/drawing might be just the place for you!

  • You use Photoshop, why not check out /r/Photoshop?

  • Need a buddy to keep you on track with your art goals? Why not head over to /r/Artbuddy and grab yourself a pal.

/r/DigitalPainting

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Looking For Comissions

Hi!! im a small artist and is looking for comissions (i dont draw that good but im trying!!) also it cost money, i need it to help my family so can u guys support?:>, im from PH and i really want to have comissions to improve more, i dont over price my art since i dont draw that good... Its up to u how much u will give but i expect it to be 80 peso or more for my hardwork and i promise to try, u can give me the reference! message me on ig if u are interested!!! thankyouuu @shainemorales._

3 Comments
2024/07/15
05:46 UTC

180

the dark lady

7 Comments
2024/07/14
19:24 UTC

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Need helping choose a tablet

I'm not a professional but I've been drawing for years so I want something that's going to let me make something good quality, I want to draw directly on what I'm seeing (I think that's pen display? ) but I'm a bit confused as most of these seem to need to link to a computer anyways and I'm worried about compatability but at the same time I don't need a regular tablet and don't want to hike the price up for something I don't need. I'm willing to spend up to 600 Any suggestions or advice really appreciated, my old tablet was very cheap and barely even knew how to turn on so even though I've been doing this a while I don't really have a concept of what's good or not.

7 Comments
2024/07/14
10:14 UTC

241

Mushrooms

12 Comments
2024/07/14
07:24 UTC

1

Adobe software alternatives

hi all! not sure if this the place to ask, but i was wondering if you guys had any recommendations for alternatives to adobe software that don't cost an arm and a leg? thanks! :>

18 Comments
2024/07/14
05:20 UTC

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iPad Air 5 (64gb) or 6 (128gb) for digital art?

I've been meaning to get into digital art for a while now and have been researching the best price-value ipads exclusively for drawing. I initially decided on the ipad air 5 256gb but it was slightly out of my budget at the time. Fast forward a few months, the 256gb version is out of stock in every reputable store (and I don't want to buy from sketchy stores, refurbished or used since I don't want to deal with it potentially breaking soon after the purchase and having to be repaired), so now my options are down to air 5 64gb and the 2024 air 128gb. I do overall prefer the air 5 but I'm worried about the storage filling up too quickly.

Do you think I could get away with 64gb or should I play it safe and opt for the 128gb one instead? As I said, I'm planning to use it for drawing only, and can store the finished artwork on external hard drives if needed.

6 Comments
2024/07/13
18:21 UTC

26

First time drawing digitally :)

While I think its pretty good I want to go towards a slightly more realistic style cause right now I don't know how to explain it but it just looks "too digital"

8 Comments
2024/07/13
16:38 UTC

8

Total newbie how to get started in art

As the title says i would like to know how to get started in art, i have always wanted to draw and create my own artwork and characters and designing them but i havent really started on anything since was busy with studying and stuff. But i got some time rn and im interested in digital art but have zero experience in traditional drawing or anything so how should i get started,? Idh tablets or ipad but i do own a decent laptop.

18 Comments
2024/07/13
12:56 UTC

140

Color and face study (Procreate) [OC]

6 Comments
2024/07/13
00:25 UTC

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Profesional artist here, which drawing tablet do u recommand for beginner college student

Hello, I'm planning to study automotive design and also to create personal art, like anime and sketches. I've been searching for a good tablet, but many are above $700. I came across the Xiaomi Pad 6 on TikTok, which costs less than $350 and seems nice. However, I'd like your opinion on whether there's a better option than the Xiaomi Pad 6. I have a mid spec gaming laptop but would prefer a tablet to use anywhere. I'm looking for something standalone that can run any necessary apps. Alternatively, do you think i should consider a more generic tablet, like a Samsung or Apple device, that would work just as well? I d appreciate any advice/recommandatiom you have and thanks !

10 Comments
2024/07/12
22:30 UTC

3

No cursor input on Mobile

Im basically a cheapskate.

I use the Huion Inspiroy H420X along with a trusty phone that I work with, but ever since I got a new phone, Infinix (Android), the cursor that indicates where the pen is going is nowhere to be seen and its working horizontally and not vertically as it should.

Its compatible.... though, I'd rather carve stones than to actually deal with that. If anybody knows how to fix this please tell me how, chances are probably slim, but who knows🤷

Ive tried searching on how to fix them on YouTube but to no avail. I thank you in advance.

2 Comments
2024/07/12
19:14 UTC

72

Nightfall

5 Comments
2024/07/12
15:30 UTC

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What tablet size should I get

Hey looking to pick up my first drawing tablet (no screen to start), was looking at the Wacom Intuos S which retails for like 100 USD here, the Intuos M bluetooth retails for like 180 USD. Is that 80 dollar price difference worth it? Bluetooth is a + for me, but definitely nothing I care too much about, mainly concerned about the tablet size.

6 Comments
2024/07/12
15:12 UTC

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Posting my studies till I get comfortable sharing my art (8)

5 Comments
2024/07/12
09:08 UTC

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What is the best tablet for beginners?

Hey guys. I am looking a tablet around 45 bucks. I want to edit videos and draw on it, but mainly edit. What is the best choice?

8 Comments
2024/07/12
08:58 UTC

48

My most recent portrait study

8 Comments
2024/07/12
07:10 UTC

10

My art is deteriorating and I need help pls

If you’re reading this pls help me for I’m in a serious trouble with my art. I’m having trouble to start sketching now like I’ve seen people start sketching with using bones and skulls , panting blobs and detailing it , using big brush strokes then cleaning it up and others just drawing without needing a guide or assistance all I’m asking is there a better technique or all is just base by the artist preferences

19 Comments
2024/07/12
06:06 UTC

90

POV: You told your catgirl employee she'll have to do overtime for the 4th time this week

7 Comments
2024/07/12
04:42 UTC

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I want to start drawing on my computer but im not sure where to start

Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask this question, but I figured you all may be able to help. I would love to start drawing on my computer. I have an iPad that I draw with on Procreate but I want to explore more options. I just have no idea where to start, like what programs and tools to use. I enjoy making traditional art and digital so if I could work digitally with the feel of traditional that would be cool. So if anyone has any recommendations I would really appreciate it!

9 Comments
2024/07/12
02:28 UTC

62

I'm trying out a new style and though the first attempt came out great, this one needs more work.

11 Comments
2024/07/11
14:57 UTC

2

question :3

im looking for buying a xp pen artist 10 2nd gen, but does anyone knows if i can use it with my samsung s23 fe?

0 Comments
2024/07/11
08:58 UTC

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XP Pen Artist 22 Plus or Wacom Cintiq 22

Hi! torn between the two. Which one do you recommend?

6 Comments
2024/07/11
03:26 UTC

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Posting my studies till I get comfortable to share my art (7)

9 Comments
2024/07/10
17:02 UTC

158

Trying my hand at painting in photoshop. Doomer elf

13 Comments
2024/07/10
16:59 UTC

2

Stoplight Dream Life

2 Comments
2024/07/10
16:15 UTC

6

How much should I price my art when I open an art commission?

8 Comments
2024/07/10
11:38 UTC

237

Value study from sculpture reff

23 Comments
2024/07/10
07:16 UTC

4

How do i start?

Hello everyone, i have recently bought a huion drawing tablet, id like to start digital painting as a hobby, i know very little about drawing outside of some fanart in a cartoon-ish style lmao. Id like to learn how to paint things like flowers, and moutains and pretty things like that, not so much people.

are there any good (free) online courses that i can take? thanks in advance!

4 Comments
2024/07/10
03:29 UTC

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