thefuzzyaya

Let's talk about tools

Added 2022-01-07 05:52:10 +0000 UTC

Just a little FAQ about what program, tablet, and brushes (with settings) I use.

I think I've answered questions about it several times, but I think it's good to combine all of it here as a start for WIP series, where I share the process and some tricks I've learned and still learning.

Soft: Clip Studio Paint.
I highly recommend it to everyone who wants to start digital drawing.

It has much more features and brushes than SAI, also compared to SAI, pen pressure works for both MAC and Windows. It can be used on both computers and smartphones.

It is not free but compared to Adobe Photoshop you buy the program only once and all the future updates are for free. Recent updates allowed you to upload Abode Photoshop brushed without any conversion, in case you are afraid to lose custom brushes. I use the cheaper version of this program and it covers all my needs.

Tablet: Wacom One.

It is a good tablet for people who are not professional yet but wants to take digital drawing a bit seriously. I believe it is the cheapest tablet from Wacom that has a display. I've been using only Wacom, but I know there are some good tablets from other companies out there that are cheaper.

Brushes: I use default brushes that are already in CSP.

For outer lineart, I prefer to use Darker Pencil since it gives nice smooth lines. Try not to make them too thick.

For inner lineart (for hatching) is use G-pen, since it's very sharp and clean.

I am very new to the lineart and struggled most of my life with it, so I am still testing techniques and brushes. I will update if I find anything good!