want to start digital fan art anyone experienced that can help?

[Angel-Immy]

Hi I have been seeing some really beautiful artwork around lately like that of Mturtles and would love to start doing my own,i am quite a good drawer however I would like some tips for digital drawings and was wondering what computer programs people use for them
many thanks
immy

 

[mayor-essy]

Most digital artists use paint tool sai, it's very user friendly for beginners. ^_^ I use a mouse drawing my stuff and improved a lot when I started using Sai.

 

[Angel-Immy]

okay thanks beginners is defiantly what I need to start with do you know if they offer trial period ?

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downloading a free trial now

 

[tealeaps]

I use paint tool Sai and Photoshop. Photoshop is better if you want to put heavy effects of your art, and there are lots of brushes availible online for free. Sai is better if you like drawing traditionally, since it feels a little more natural depending on the brushes you use. It's also really easy to make your own brushes in sai if you'd like to experiment. If you are planning on drawing, I recomend getting some sort of tablet, however drawing with a mouse is possible (but difficult!) Good luck^^

 

[spookycipher]

I usually use firealpaca (bc it's a safe download)! But, in the past i have used photoshop!

 

[EtchaSketch]

I actually like Gimp a lot xD
Dunno 'bout anyone else

 

[g u m m i]

I use GIMP, a free program which is basically Photoshop. I've heard a lot about Fire Alpaca and SAI being good for digital art as well, so don't be afraid to try them!
This is my art, if you want to see what the main texture of GIMP is:
Just scroll though and you'll see it
Helpful Links for programs:
Paint Tool SAI
Fire Alpaca
GIMP
Find your program!
(If you have an Intuos)

 

[EtchaSketch]

Yes, and I've made these with Gimp: (Just to show you the results of the program, these aren't something spectacular)

Spoiler

 

[Angel-Immy]

thanks i'll be sure to check it out

 

[Kawaii Cupcakes]

i really recommend sai, it's what I'm using and if you've seen buuunii's art thats what she uses too (pretty sure)

 

[Angel-Immy]

okay thanks i'll have a look

 

[Tinkalila]

I recommend Medibang Paint Pro! It's the newest version of FireAlpaca. It's free, and very easy to learn! It's what I use! Also, if you haven't gotten a tablet yet, think carefully about it! This is the one I use.