Good Digital Art Hardware

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Good Digital Art Hardware

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Hey everyone.

Does anybody know of good hardware (such as graphic design tablets) I can use to transition over from traditional to digital? I have thought of getting a new phone with a stylus but I'd prefer a tablet or even a pad plug in for a laptop if anyone can help.

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Can't go wrong with Wacom; I have an Intuos Art (A5 size) and I love it. I used to have a Genius Pensketch and it really wasn't great, but maybe that was because it was older technology. They are a bit dear though, so probably best to shop around on Takealot and maybe snag yourself a special. Cash Converters/Crusaders may also have.

You'll also need decent software to go with it. Some freeware I'd recommend is Krita. A lost of people use Paint Tool SAI and PhotoShop as well. For miscellaneous tasks (i.e. not drawing) like filters, frames, cropping, resampling, fractal generation etc. GIMP is excellent.
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Great thanks leeward <3 I'll look around. I was recently getting around not having a tablet by using medibang and a mouse. (It was a grind). But now I have a goal. Have a great day 💜

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Post by Raven Song »

I swear by my Huion Graphics Tablet but it isn't compatible with Paint Tool SAI. Though I am now getting the hang of Krita.

It's expensive though.
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