I want to get into digital art, but I have no idea where to start when it comes to programs and tablets. I've heard that Wacom tablets are good; and lots of people use photoshop. I'm willing to save up the money for photoshop, but I want to know if there are any other better programs out there. If photoshop is the way to go, what version would I get for it?
Thanks in advance!
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Oh, you're looking for something you can use to draw? Paper and pencil. Works like a charm.
Digital art is a new medium that I want to delve into.
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Digital art is a new medium that I want to delve into.
Try Photoshop or Paint.net, that's all I know of, you might go to an art forum and ask pro artists what they use, maybe even a company like Hasbro that makes animated cartoons with a program. If you're asking for a quality program, chances are it's gonna cost ya.
I use and recommend a Wacom tablet.
Programs? Krita and Paint.NET. Free and easy.
Okay, I'll look into both of those. I actually use a Mac, so maybe once a more stable version comes out I'll be ready to start digital art. Before I make a decision, I always wait a while (depending on how big the decision is). I decide, and see if I still want to do it a while later.
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Don't use paint.NET if you're looking to get into digital art with a tablet. PDN is an awesome graphics editing program, but it's not intended for digital art, and lacks basic support for simple things like pressure sensitivity and brush variety and such.
If you're looking for something free to use with a tablet, FireAlpaca is my personal recommendation. It's fairly well-featured and is made specifically for digital art and drawing, and is cross-platform and relatively lightweight as well. Paint Tool SAI is another good program that a lot of people use. It's not free, but it's not too expensive, either. It's 5400 JPY, which is equivalent to roughly 45 USD, and there is a month-long trial version, which is nice. I find it better overall than FireAlpaca, if a bit less intuitive to use, though it's still not difficult for a beginner to learn. Photoshop is probably overkill for a beginner, because of its price and because it's not made specifically for digital art (it's principally a photo manipulation tool, after all), so you will never even touch a vast majority of the UI, which can make it more difficult and less intuitive to learn. It's also arguably not the best tool for digital art, but that really comes down to task, style, and personal preference. There are other programs with varying price points that you should look into, but it's hard to go wrong with FireAlpaca or SAI in any case.
As for tablets, most any established and reliable brand or manufacturer should be okay. The most important thing is to make sure it has the specific features and specs that you need. Depending on the size of canvas you're comfortable with, different sizes work better for different folks. Good pressure sensitivity is a must, of course, but beyond that, any extra features are largely up to you to decide on (though as a beginner, you probably won't need them). It's fine to get a simple, inexpensive tablet at first and move on to something more expensive later on when you feel you need to. There are some reliable ones you can get for under a hundred bucks.
If ya have a couple hundred bucks lying around, I personally recommend Photoshop. Works like a charm for me. Oh, and I also use a Wacom Cintiq, but Wacom makes tablets cheaper than that If you are just starting out, Just get a Wacom Intuos Pen, it's great for beginners. If you really like drawing, then get a better tablet, like a Cintiq (which has a screen on it) or an Intuos Pro. I wouldn't recomend a Wacom Cintiq for beginners, it costs a TON of money. Someone's parents are rich...
Okay, so for tablets, I think I'm going to go with the Wacom Intuos Pen to start with.
I'm still not sure about the program, though. What would you think of GIMP? Is it any good?
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Okay, thanks. I saw that some people were using it, like on the internet, but I think I'll use something else.
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Photoshop is a little pricy, but if I were you. A good professional Vector Software would be Krita. It is professional and uses thousands of tools, paintbrushes, pens, pencils, filters, layers, etc. It has everything you need and is entirely free. However, it only works on Linux and Windows at the moment, they are still working on one for Mac. I also suggest using SketchBook Pro/Express as it is a sort of starter for digital art.
And also, I insist you buy a Wacom Tablet, as those are extremely helpful, and are compatible for almost every Vector/Drawing Software. I have a small Intuso Wacom Tablet, and has excellent ease for drawing.
Off Topic: While I'm here, I need help looking for a professional Vector Software for Mac. Most of them costs money. And the ones I have downloaded limit their tools and such for payed versions. And like I said, Krita isn't stable on Mac yet.
And also, I insist you buy a Wacom Tablet, as those are extremely helpful, and are compatible for almost every Vector/Drawing Software. I have a small Intuso Wacom Tablet, and has excellent ease for drawing.
Any respectable tablet probably will work with any respectable software. That's not really a reason to buy one tablet over another.
Any respectable tablet probably will work with any respectable software. That's not really a reason to buy one tablet over another.
I'm merely criticizing my point of view of Wacom Tablets and how useful they are. Especially other specific Wacom Tablets since others have different features or sizes.
Wacom is good, I'm just saying that compatibility with specific software shouldn't be a major concern, since that's usually a guarantee unless your drivers are messed up.
Wacom is good, I'm just saying that compatibility with specific software shouldn't be a major concern, since that's usually a guarantee unless your drivers are messed up.
And for a tablet? Get a normal Intous. Do NOT ge the Bamboo.
What's wrong with the Bamboo?
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Thanks in advance!
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Digital art is a new medium that I want to delve into.
Try Photoshop or Paint.net, that's all I know of, you might go to an art forum and ask pro artists what they use, maybe even a company like Hasbro that makes animated cartoons with a program. If you're asking for a quality program, chances are it's gonna cost ya.
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Programs? Krita and Paint.NET. Free and easy.
Okay, I'll look into both of those. I actually use a Mac, so maybe once a more stable version comes out I'll be ready to start digital art. Before I make a decision, I always wait a while (depending on how big the decision is). I decide, and see if I still want to do it a while later.
If you're looking for something free to use with a tablet, FireAlpaca is my personal recommendation. It's fairly well-featured and is made specifically for digital art and drawing, and is cross-platform and relatively lightweight as well. Paint Tool SAI is another good program that a lot of people use. It's not free, but it's not too expensive, either. It's 5400 JPY, which is equivalent to roughly 45 USD, and there is a month-long trial version, which is nice. I find it better overall than FireAlpaca, if a bit less intuitive to use, though it's still not difficult for a beginner to learn. Photoshop is probably overkill for a beginner, because of its price and because it's not made specifically for digital art (it's principally a photo manipulation tool, after all), so you will never even touch a vast majority of the UI, which can make it more difficult and less intuitive to learn. It's also arguably not the best tool for digital art, but that really comes down to task, style, and personal preference. There are other programs with varying price points that you should look into, but it's hard to go wrong with FireAlpaca or SAI in any case.
As for tablets, most any established and reliable brand or manufacturer should be okay. The most important thing is to make sure it has the specific features and specs that you need. Depending on the size of canvas you're comfortable with, different sizes work better for different folks. Good pressure sensitivity is a must, of course, but beyond that, any extra features are largely up to you to decide on (though as a beginner, you probably won't need them). It's fine to get a simple, inexpensive tablet at first and move on to something more expensive later on when you feel you need to. There are some reliable ones you can get for under a hundred bucks.
Someone's parents are rich...
I'm still not sure about the program, though. What would you think of GIMP? Is it any good?
Okay, thanks. I saw that some people were using it, like on the internet, but I think I'll use something else.
And also, I insist you buy a Wacom Tablet, as those are extremely helpful, and are compatible for almost every Vector/Drawing Software. I have a small Intuso Wacom Tablet, and has excellent ease for drawing.
Off Topic: While I'm here, I need help looking for a professional Vector Software for Mac. Most of them costs money. And the ones I have downloaded limit their tools and such for payed versions. And like I said, Krita isn't stable on Mac yet.
Any respectable tablet probably will work with any respectable software. That's not really a reason to buy one tablet over another.
I'm merely criticizing my point of view of Wacom Tablets and how useful they are. Especially other specific Wacom Tablets since others have different features or sizes.
And for a tablet? Get a normal Intous. Do NOT ge the Bamboo.
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Compatibility isn't important?
What's wrong with the Bamboo?
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