Long story short, I like to draw, I got a drawing tablet, I don't know what program to use. I can't use MS Paint forever. What program is good for drawing (and is easy to use)?
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Fri, 07/22/2016 - 20:43
Sun, 07/24/2016 - 10:38
#2
Thanks! I actually also use a
Thanks! I actually also use a Wacom Intuos thing, nothing special. However, upon further investigation of the program, I learned that Clip Studio costs a whopping $60! I am not old enough to legally have a job, and I don't have access to such funds. Is there anything else you can recommend?
Sun, 07/24/2016 - 11:00
#3
Let's see
Is Paint Tool SAI the same as MS Paint? Because I have heard some things about it though I've never used it myself. But if that's the same thing, then no reason to recommend it. XD
Um...what else...
There's Adobe Illustrator, I think it uses the opposite pixel-thing of vector (I'm totally blanking XD). That's probably even more expensive than Clip Studio Paint though, since it's Adobe. :/ (You could also use Adobe Flash, as I've seen some tutorials use)
There's one more that I remember seeing while browsing tablets some time ago, but I can't remember what's it's called. Something-Studio 5. Probably Paint Studio 5, but I'm not sure. I kind of looked at the item on Amazon but I don't remember a thing about it.
And my brain has reached its limit of knowledge. If none of these work or they're too expensive, you may wanna wait a while until you get enough money to get something good.
Sun, 07/24/2016 - 21:33
#4
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I draw and do graphics... Photoshop or SAI is your only pick...
Ignore the extra stuff recommended by Angel in which AI and F is nearly useless for a tablet and something you're not looking for...
Last time I checked Intuos was expensive (4 years ago)... A $20-$50 cheap tablet would suffice. If you recently bought it, i'd return the Intuos for one of the two programs if you can.
/e to answer future questions:
Photoshop is highly well versed with drawing and pixel manipulation so the possibilities to digi paint is limitless.
SAI is not as granulated as Photoshop but it's perfect for crisp and fluid brushing for the likes of anime and such and coloring to some extent.
Mon, 07/25/2016 - 04:53
#5
Oh
@Nebrium, I actually have the Intuos Draw Small, which is about $60. Also, as far as I know, a $20-50 tablet does not exist (but if it does I would love to find it). The cheapest type of tablet is a Bamboo, and even that is about the same price as the one I have now.
Since I last posted, I did some digging around and found that I could my tablet had redeemable codes for a drawing program called Artrage. After trying it, I promptly looked up as many tutorials as I could, because there are a TON of buttons (I guess I should have been expecting that, it's meant to create masterpieces, not doodles).
@Angel-Girl, thanks for all the recommendations! If I can't find something that works for me in the next twenty-or-so minutes, I'll make sure to try out everything you've listed.
Mon, 07/25/2016 - 05:17
#6
I'm a Valkyrie
You're welcome! Glad to help out a fellow artist. :P
Mon, 07/25/2016 - 06:42
#7
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Well any tablet works as long the pen pressure is there. So if you are happy with yours, keep it. A little shocked about the prices though they seem average, i got my bamboo for $40. I strongly urge for SAI if you want to doodle only. Most programs are intimidating with the vast amount features it has but if you really love drawing, you'll be determined to go through a ton of trial and errors.
I use Clip Studio Paint, which is meant for manga comics but I use it for anything I need. I like it much better than Photoshop because the tools aren't as sophisticated or tricky, but they're still good.
Though I got the program when buying a Wacom tablet. I don't know if it's exclusively for Wacom users or if you can buy it for any tablet.