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If you are a designer and Adobes subscription of apps is too much check out affinity’s alternatives. I use them and you pay once to use on Mac, windows and iPad all at the same time if you wish.

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    On the other hand, if you're looking for the best ever software for your buck, if you're an artist, then I solely recommend you check of this app called Clip Studio Paint (CSP).CSP is for all platforms, including PC, iPhone, Android, etc... Photoshop is the definite industry standard for artistry, but if there was a second, then it would definitely be Clip Studio Paint, and also CSP is way cheaper than Photoshop can ever be, and if you'd like to do a one time payment with no monthly subscription, then you can do that also with CSP too.

    Only one thing is that CSP is usually just made for artists who like to draw and do design, and not photo editing, although you definitely can do some photo editing in there, you'd just have to be skilled enough to do it though.
     
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    Yuskii said:
    On the other hand, if you're looking for the best ever software for your buck, if you're an artist, then I solely recommend you check of this app called Clip Studio Paint (CSP).CSP is for all platforms, including PC, iPhone, Android, etc... Photoshop is the definite industry standard for artistry, but if there was a second, then it would definitely be Clip Studio Paint, and also CSP is way cheaper than Photoshop can ever be, and if you'd like to do a one time payment with no monthly subscription, then you can do that also with CSP too.

    Only one thing is that CSP is usually just made for artists who like to draw and do design, and not photo editing, although you definitely can do some photo editing in there, you'd just have to be skilled enough to do it though.
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    Yeah CSP is solid I use it for illustration. Lol. I do prefer procreates drawing engine tho on the iPad.
     
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    Sapphire said:
    Do you have any tips for a beginner? I mean I am still used to drawing with physical pen/paper so it is a bit of an adjustment to say the least!
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    It’s funny drawing on paper I can get the lines just right. Digital sometimes takes a second try. Anyways do you have a drawing tablet with a screen? If so adding a screen protector like the brand Paperlike makes drawing feel like paper instead of smooth glass.

    You mentioned Krita which I have watched demos and that app is really good for free. The best thing you can do is watch a vid of the basics how the app works then try and do a finished illustration. That way you will play with all the brushes etc and you will quickly figure out your fav tools. After you get comfy just drawing then go watch vids of tips and trick and advance techniques.

    For Gimp you create vector art like logos or vector illustrations as well? Or I’m thinking of Inkscape lol.
     
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    D-Mann said:
    It’s funny drawing on paper I can get the lines just right. Digital sometimes takes a second try. Anyways do you have a drawing tablet with a screen? If so adding a screen protector like the brand Paperlike makes drawing feel like paper instead of smooth glass.

    You mentioned Krita which I have watched demos and that app is really good for free. The best thing you can do is watch a vid of the basics how the app works then try and do a finished illustration. That way you will play with all the brushes etc and you will quickly figure out your fav tools. After you get comfy just drawing then go watch vids of tips and trick and advance techniques.

    For Gimp you create vector art like logos or vector illustrations as well? Or I’m thinking of Inkscape lol.
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    I never thought to put a screen protector on it, going to have to try that. Mine has a screen yeah.

    GIMP is a stripped down Photoshop-like media program. You can do just about anything on there but it has its limits in some areas. Like I can make gifs, logos, edit photos, etc. as well as draw but it doesn't have all the key features of Photoshop.