Computer Art Programs?
I wanted to know about art programs people use to design illustrate or even doodle on their PC for new artists I really have been having an itch to get into more forms of art, thanks!
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Photoshop is pretty much the industry standard for illustration and a whole bunch of other stuff, due to its stability, compatibility and wide range of features. However, there are also a multitude of other programs that can be used with Photoshop to achieve a whole lotta stuff. For example, there's Painter which might suit you if you're expressly looking to replicate real-media. Photoshop's brush engine has kinda caught up a bit more than it used to be, but some people still prefer Painter's brush tools.
Then, there's free/cheaper programs like Paint Tool Sai, Manga Studio, or Sketchbook Pro. If you're new, some of these programs are a pretty good value and get a lot done.
There are alternative programs like Mischief, which lets you scale indefinitely (so you can start doodling and the canvas will just keep expanding), and Alchemy, which you can use to explore different shapes and effects.
Sekai is right though -- it's mainly about how you use the program as a tool!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZnRG_fSh3A
It's all about how well you use your tools, instead of how well your tools are.
#Paintmasterrace
I think people just use photoshop for artworks these days though.
Ms paint?
Ok... jokes aside.
I use adobe photoshop and adobe illustrator as well as adobe flash. I got a hefty price reduction cause I'm a student. They are great if you have a drawing table.
I also used to draw with the free demo version of ArtRage 4. The full version costs $50 and doesn't have a monthly subscription payment.
If you have an android tablet with a stylus, you could buy sketchbookpro for only $5. ArtRage also has an android (and Ipad) app which also costs $5.
GIMP and Krita are to photoshop-like programs and are free.
**GIMP ** is the poorman's photoshop but has a lot of useful plugins
**Krita ** is similar but the brush toolset is much more complete and robust, and a bit more complicated to use.
Both support tablets.
i use GIMP. I'm not very good so i don't need anything better.