Non-display tablets are so underrated. Social media overhypes screen tablets like ipads and pen displays, which leads to folks thinking its expensive to get into digital art. In the meantime, I know folks who got a $40 tablet and make gorgeous art on it. Is there a bit of a curve with hand-eye coordination? Absolutely. But imo the switch from a non-display to a display tablet isn't as jarring as the switch from traditional to digital. Imagine shelling out for an expensive screen tablet cause you see it all over social media and finding out that you don't take to digital art well? The tablet will remain forgotten and gathering dust, when you could have invested as little as possible, got a feel for things, and upgraded accordingly.
i use one that i bought for cheap on aliexpress and i love him so much, i thought the whole hand-eye coordination thing would be hard but it really wasnt, it took like...five minutes to get used to
I've used the same one for 14 years now and it still works. Also if you're a gamer, you'll probably have way less problem with the hand-eye-coordination than most people. To me the non-display feels almost better and I have better control over my lines. I'll probably upgrade to the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) when it comes out tho. Afaik you can turn off the screen and use it as a non-display, so that is the best of both worlds.
@SirVampyr Yep! I've also heard that since screen tablets often have low refresh rates unless you shell out a ton of money for them, a screenless tablet that you can draw on a fast computer is a better experience. I use a screen to draw on now, but I'll always push for screenless for beginners!
As someone that draws on my phone with my fingers, I can say without doubt that it robs me of my sanity and sensation in my fingers tips everyday. Don't recommend, but if you're gonna draw on your phone 100% get a pen and a good app that actually allows you to zoom in and draw
I have one of those fancy phones with a pen support, it's good for pixel art, but nothing more really. The small screen hinders its usability as a digital art tool.
the way i visibly recoiled from my screen in happiness when you said krita. currently i work with a wacom non-display tablet and krita, and it's been a great setup! krita is amazing. its like a fancier version of ibispaint, in my opinion!
Yaeh i totaly agree ! i went from phone/tablet with ibis paint to also a wacom non-display tablet and krita and it's just perfect ! Even if krita can be overwheming for digital beginers, it's actually not so hard when you alreedy have some experience, and know the main tools for digital art
Do the non-display tablets show ur cursor position (and movement) on screen when you hover the pen over it? I can't find videos showing this and I'm really curious how much hand-eye coordination is required to use it effectively.
Some of don't get to choose our devices, the devices choose us. I was very fortunate to get a Wacom display tablet when I was younger, but unfortunately, I was too overwhelmed to really understand digital art. Sometimes, I doodled on the 3DS. Skip ahead & I get a Windows Surface Book pro 2. It does the job good enough, but has some flaws. One day, I see that an upgrade for one of the old art software products I used to use going on sale. I decide to buy it. Mostly to support & thank the small company for giving me a good product back in the day. Now, whenever I use Clip studio Paint on my Surface Book, I instinctively try to do the shortcuts on my Nintendo Switch edition of ColorsLive! Turns out I spent a *LOT* of time drawing on my 3DS! So much so that even after a 5+ year break. I still remembered the shortcuts!
Hello fellow 3DS and Nintendo Switch drawer! I pretty much used Colorslive for the 3DS for my entire childhood, and after that I used my Nintendo Switch most of the time. I still have memories of drawing on my tiny 2DS display and I don’t know how I did it lol
I have a non-display tablet, display tablet, and ipad, and I'm also one who absolutely beg for people to try non-displays more. I've been drawing my entire life, and started digital 14 years ago, here's my very quick review of each. First of all, none of them are "an upgrade" from one another. They're all different so it comes down to personal preference. There's no such thing as display tablets being the upgrade from non-display. Non-display tablet: Gives a waayy better posture from looking straight ahead. Also, the fact that you're looking straight ahead doesn't skew your perception/vision. Like, on paper, on a table your head isn't fully above the paper, but behind, it made me do weird proportions as a kid because of it. You don't have that problem anymore when looking ahead to a PC monitor! And they're the cheapest of the bunch, super accessible, literally made for ANY SKILL LEVEL. If you're a professional or hobbyist and you like non-display, then you don't need more than that. If you fear the hand-eye coordination : it takes like barely a few hours/days to get used to. I was around 12 when I got my first non-display tablet, I don't even have memories of struggling to adjust. Display: Definitely need a stand for it to help with posture, don't lay it flat on your desk. Definitely more costly than non-display. Pricey if you want a bigger screen. The size of the screen depends on personal taste, so how do you get to know which size is best for you if you have limited money? You can't just buy 3 to compare. So it's not Super accessible. Also, even with a stand, your vision can still be skewed, hence why I used my display tablet as non-display tablet more often that not (aka I just turn the screen off and lay it flat to be used like a non-display). iPad: SO fun to be able to draw anywhere and anytime you want without being limited to your PC! BUT the drawing apps are a big hit or miss. I use CSP on PC since like 10 years ago, as a one time purchase. But on iPad it's a SUB instead, which I used for years until I became fed up with everything requiring a Sub nowadays. Procreate is praised by so many, but if you're used to CSP like me, then there's no getting used to it. I just can't draw on Procreate. So again, that's more "personal preference" territory. But also: if you get the cheapest capable iPad (which are still really costly) there's a chance for it to lag and not be able to handle big brush sizes or canvas sizes, which will never happen on a PC. So to avoid that, you need an even more expensive iPad, or be used to smaller canvases/brushes (in the software)
I tried using a non-screen tablet, and could never get used to it no matter how much time I tried to give it. I just couldn't reprogram my brain NOT to keep looking down at what I was drawing on, even after I got more used to getting my hand placement on it right (something else I struggled with for a while - I kept going right off the pressure sensitive area), so the hand-eye coordination thing IS absolutely relative too, just like your inability to switch to a different drawing program. The main downside to tablets like iPad is that they will all end up needing to be replaced at some point because of lack of updates once they're not supported and software even moving on to only work on newer devices, and they absolutely need to rely on SD cards because internal storage is pants at any sort of affordable price, which are unfortunately easily lost. Display-tablets that use a computer are just a touch-enabled monitor so as long as the hardware lasts they can come with you no matter what OS you use or even if you entirely replace your PC. Of course they're not portable though so can't be compared to an iPad at all.
Atreus: Three legendary weapons, do u have a favourite father? Kratos: No, they are tools for specific task, a preference would be meaningless. Atreus: I like the axe. Kratos: I too like the axe.
i think there is definitely a bit of getting used to when using a non-display tablet, but imo it’s not nearly as bad as some make it out to be, while also having insane pros if you DO take the week or two to get it. they run for so cheap retail (and even cheaper if you wanna go second hand), can be extremely portable, and take little to no desk space. it really just feels like a mouse with more precision too- like the lack of screen can be intimidating but it’s really waaay easier than it sounds.
Genuinely needed a video like this right now, cause I wanted to pick up an iPad for drawing soon and was worried about it feeling slippery so the paperlike will help a lot so thank you pikat!!
I'm using a Wacom Intuos (small, non-display) that my older sister bought for my birthday ♡ And I use Krita. I also have a sketchbook and pencils, because I've realized that it's important to improve one's traditional art while learning digital.
I've been learning art by myself this year and I finally got my first drawing tablet. I felt like bambi walking for the first time. Now I'm just sketching as usual and couldn't be more happy combining my current knowledge with a lot more to learn from digital art.
For my finger drawing friends, getting a non display tablet will be a game changer with the pressure sensitivity and they are a fraction of the price of screen drawing tablets
i've owned two cintiques that were over like 300 euros but i still prefer even cheap paper and pencil WAYYY over drawing digitally. 95% of my time spent drawing is just me drawing on copy paper with fineliners, pencils, brushpens, etc. i've studied most of my anatomy on paper, learned perspective on paper, everything on paper. NOTHING can beat the feeling of drawing on an actual sheet of paper for me period. though the advantages of digital when it comes to working with color or making a polished work do make me come back to digital every now and then of course.
@@anapple6912 nah i bought the first one like 8 years ago and then got a new one after moving like 2 years ago. i did a lot of animation back in the day so owning a cintique made a lot more sense, i've been focusing more and more on purely drawing and improving my fundamentals over the years though, so i've been pivoting away from them. i definitely will still use them in the future though.
Did you study/learn anatomy on cheap-ish paper (like school copy paper), or more expensive paper, in notebooks/sketchbooks? I’m always worried about how much paper I use lol
Android tablet user says "Hi". Stylus pen doesn't have that slippery feel and doesn't need to be charged. Tips do tend to wear off with a lot of use but they are replaceable. For app Ibis because it is simple. Unless you rely heavily on many tools that apps like CSP/Photoshop offer, Ibis is great for drawing/painting. I agree with the video: unless you are pro (then this videos is not necessarily xD) you don't need super expensive tools to enjoy making art.
fellow Android tablet user here, Infinite Painter and Krita are also great programs imo. Krita has a bit of a learning curve but it's completely free and super robust for a free program, totally worth it in my opinion and Infinite Painter is pretty good & cheap ($10 one-time purchase compared to CSP mobile's subscription-only pricing). would def recommend both them and Ibispaint, though I would suggest starting out with ibis/infpaint (or Medibang Paint, which has a very simple brush engine and is also free) if you're a beginner
Fellow android user says hello. My guess is you are talking about spens on galaxy tabs. That's what I use. I would say that people should download and experiment with every free app they can find and see what works best for them. I started out on paper and then switched to an xp pen deco mini 7, which cost about $20 back then. (A year ago) Now that I know I like it, just invested in a Samsung galaxy tab s9 two weeks ago and I am loving it. I agree that it doesn't have to be expensive to start, as I still use my xp pen for desktop software with animation.
There are some more things to consider besides price and ease of use. An iPad or Android drawing tablet is still a mobile tablet when not drawing and a display tablet paired with a PC or laptop is also an extra monitor. With a using a PC or laptop with a display tablet, you can turn the screen of the tablet off and use it like a non display tablet, using your main screen to view the art for better posture. That's not an advantage that only non display tablets have. A non display tablet is always "just" an input device, so if you aren't drawing, writing, 3D modeling, playing OSU!, trying to beat Dark Souls, or whatever with it, it's just a piece of plastic, while a display tablet or mobile tablet will have uses outside of being an input device.
price is the main thing tho, people go for non-display tablets because they are cheap or maybe can withstand aging unlike display tablets (correct me if i am wrong about that).
@anapple6912 I agree that price is the main factor. Way more of a factor than anything else, but there are other things to consider and I'm just pointing out a few. I don't know about how well or poorly they age either. I've not had a problem with a tablet aging yet, though. Yet.
2:06 I should add, the Wacom One and the One by Wacom are entirely different lines of tablets: The Wacom One is actually a beginner level 13in screen tablet and costs about 300 euro The One by Wacom is actually what Pikat was referring to here, its a series of two tablets (S and M) that dont have a screen, or any buttons, except the 2 buttons on the pen, and cost about 60 and 80 euro respectively
I’m learning traditional and procreate and enjoying both! If you have an iPad already or need to get one for work (like I did) procreate is a no-brainer.
you literally came in clutch for upcoming xmas and bday gifts...... ive been drawing on my phone w autodesk sketchbook for like 3 years or so now but i was thinking of switching to a tablet and wanted more info
This is exactly what I need! My oldschool tablet pen finally broke, and been meaning to get a display drawing pad. Thank you for the information and effort!
I actually like how slick the iPad surface is. It’s allowed me to get some really smooth flowing lines. The 2nd gen pencil is actually my favorite stylus for art. One reason is the size. It’s the length of a pencil, but a bit thicker. And being able to just tap the sides is better than the buttons on other pens. Since I don’t have to constantly rotate the stylus when I want the eraser. Procreate is a great app but I wouldn’t use it for more advanced stuff where I prefer Clip Studio. iPad Pro is expensive, I use an Air which is pretty good but has a small screen and I’m not sure the color display is super accurate. The smaller screen means I zoom too much.
I've been using the same Wacom non-display tablet for a little over a decade now. Still works great. Never used anything else. As for software, started with Paint Tool Sai and graduated to Clip Studio Paint a few years ago.
@@anapple6912not great, but serviceable. There are many things I'd like CSP to implement, but they havent so I still use PS for the last 10-20% of my paintings
As a krita user I don’t get why people always name the “confusing interface” thing when mentioning krita, krita is easily very customizable, you can rearrange the dockers to your liking, alongside being able to shift certain interfaces around, and if you find anything confusing you can always just look up a tutorial
I second the Huion rec. I used an Inspiroy 2 L non display tablet at the beginning of the year and it worked great. Took a little while to build the hand eye coordination of not looking at what my hands were doing but the hardware itself is solid and cheap. i liked it so much that I upgraded to a Huion Kamvas 16 Pro display tablet a couple months ago and I absolutely love it. I would've gone for bigger but I didn't have the space for it. All in all, Huion makes quality and CHEAP products, perfect for hobby artists like me.
I use the UGEE M708 (non-display). The active area is 10x6in and I absolutely ADORE IT. It was $50 on Amazon and had incredibly good reviews and I can see WHY! I’m saving up for a display tablet but I will never get bored of my current one. Works really well!
Very well made video, if I was starting out this video would be the most straightforward and to the point one that there is. Some are really confusing and add extra details that are not really necessary. Awesome job, I love your vids ❤
Something worth mentioning: Using a screen protector like Paperlike on an iPad will wear the pencil tip faster because of the texture and added friction. If a pencil tip lasts you a year, it might start lasting you like 8-9 months. Of course pencil tips ain't too expensive, but it's something you'd like to keep in mind beforehand
isn't that just an app setting thing? even old display tablets have "work area settings" to set any monitor as the main cursor input placement, and the size of area used on the display for inputing
@@Saji_0 It can be that, but for example on my Huion Kamvas 13, if the HDMI is not connected or if it is but you turn the screen off, it starts to work like a non display tablet. And I know many more do this
An advantage of non-display tablets I really enjoy, which wasn't mentioned in the video, is that they're very space friendly. The cintiq I had for a while was quite large and clunky, and took up a lot of space while I wasn't using it. However, the Wacom Intuos Pro Large I use now is really easy to just put aside when I'm not using it. It's also easy to just plug in and start drawing, while the cintiq is a bit more of an ordeal to get it started.
I have been drawing on my phone since now - and who would thought you could draw such great art with it and a free app. However I am looking forward finally using my grafic tablet. The small sceen is truly annoying. Thanks for an other overview!
If you're a first timer on a non-display tablet, the best way to get used faster is by calibrating your hand and eyes to the monitor. Open the art program, set it to full screen and scribble around from one edge to the other. Since unlike mouse, pens are as is, meaning, the cursor stays on the exact area the pen is on, on the tablet, so, it's a bad idea to just get used to the default canvas size 😂 Also, if possible, get a larger tablet... Smaller ones are good for OSU but they're bad for your wrist 😂 ( based on experience )
One thing you glossed over with phones is that not all of them support active pens. Even in the example video you showed by Nadiaxel, she's using a pen that simulates touch input rather than one with pressure sensitivity. I'd call this "digital finger painting" and it's akin to drawing with a mouse. Also, phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 open up to a 7.6 inch screen, which is quite a lot of room to draw, considering this device can fit in your pocket. What should be taken into consideration is the pen itself, which is really small on these mobile devices, Much unlike the long Apple Pencil or the thick Wacom Pro Pen.
Coming at this from 3D modeling side, I feel like you didn't really talk about how important the pen and pen feel is. There is a huge difference between how the various pens and surfaces feel, and that is arguably an even bigger factor than refresh rates and colors to the comfort of drawing - when starting out at least. And pen feel being a very personal thing, the best thing would be to see if you can try out the various brands / surface films to see what works for you.
My personal recommendation is, if you're planning on starting digital art at the same time as getting a (new) laptop, then invest in a touchscreen laptop rather than spending extra on a drawing tablet and less on a non-touchscreen laptop. My first 2 laptops were touchscreen, which helped me get used to digital art. Plus, they're more lightweight than drawing tablets (Essentially over-glorified tablets with a keyboard, as my friend used to say). Also, I recommend getting an active stylus to go with your computer, like my HP stylus for my current touchscreen laptop. But yeah, eventually, you should invest in a larger drawing tablet. This video has convinced me to do so.
I started out on my Samsung galaxy note 10 lite phone - it has a little stylus, and just upgraded to a Samsung galaxy tab s9 fe and i love it!! Definitely recommend. I use ibis paint on both, and im starting to use csp on the tablet
I actually personally love using my Lenovo Thinkpad with csp to draw! I would recommend it if you want a touchscreen tablet for cheap, and since it comes with a pen it's great! Only thing is the screen is slippery like the iPad, and the pen is quite small but I plan on buying a pencil grip for it to make it chunkier!
I think she kinda left out 2in1s because Apple doesn't make them. 2in1s are great, though. Middle of all roads. Good screen real estate. Makes it's own stand. Portable enough. Only nonexistent to adequate pressure sensitivity, though. It is confusing and difficult to find stylus pens for models that don't come with them as well.
You're the first artist I've seen to prefer XP-Pen, reddit and elsewhere all seem to say it is much inferior to Huion. So this was an interesting perspective. I've had a Gaomon PD22something for almost 5 years and I'm looking for an upgrade.
I personally use a non display tablet specifically an xp-pen Deco pro M. It took me two months to get used to it. But once I did it became so natural. It opens up options for displays you can use. I use a LG 27 inch 4k screen. Which looks amazing and I pair that with using a screen calibration device to ensure color accuracy ✌️. It's a device I brought over from my photography editing/retouching side.
This helped alot because I got a non display drawing pad for my birthday because I've been asking for one, it's hard to use and I wanted to get into digital art but I'll get the hang of it eventually
Bought the xp pen pro 14 gen 2. Should be getting to finally use it tomorrow. Honestly one of the selling points was the fact that it can be used in a screenless mode. My first tablet was non display, didn’t last long because I went ultra cheap but for the last two years been using an s6 lite. Sometimes I’d just use super display and basically use the s6 lite as a screenless tablet. I’m really just hoping everything goes well because it’s so amazing from what I’ve seen online
Ive been using the same ipad (2018 pro model) for all my digital art. The screen is v e r y slippery, so i totally recommend a textured screen protector. Ive only been using one for about a year, and im never going back. So far, my tablet works great (considering its age and how much I’ve abused it over the years). If you want something that can act as a portable drawing tablet, with a lot of non drawing features (ie writing reading games youtube etc etc) you cant go wrong with an iPad.
I am heavily traditional pen & paper supporter but when i do digital art i use non-display XP-Pen Deco Pro MW. Its so so good and comes with bluetooth so you could use it on mobile too if you would want to. I used to own a display one (Wacom Cintiq 16) but gifted it to my little sister because my wrists and back could not stand it. non-display is much better for your wrists and back so if ya have already those pains.. Go non display or invest heavily to a good setup with proper height and other stuff. You see 1 or 2 years with bad ergo is usually fixable but if ya plans to do digital art for a 40 years 50 years... yeah
A little detail just in case someone like me wants to do an hybrid tablet/pc behaviour just for mobility: krita is also available on android and exept for the timelapse function (that requires ffmpeg so no go) and some plugins everything works basically the same so if you are on budget is a viable alternative to csp
iPad is the only way I’ve really been able to stick with doing digital art. Not because it’s a technically superior platform, but because of the convenience. I’m much less likely to draw if I have to sit in front of my computer, but it’s nice to be able to use my iPad on the couch or even in bed. Also, while it’s expensive I can also just use the iPad as an iPad.
My first drawing tablet was iskn no screen but then upgraded to xpen drawing tablet 15 inch with screen I bought for $150 it was on sale but I gotta say I love it. As the program I use Krita once u master the brushes their is no going back. But nothing beats like a good old sketch book😊😊😊
I've sworn by xpen since finding it after wanting to upgrade a non display wacom I had. I found a xpen display on amazon sale from 800 - 350 and its still one of the best purchases I've ever made. Currently trying learn and use clip studio
I saw my old ass wacom tablet in the thumbnail and here i am The old Intuos Draw model was perfect honestly (or IS, that thing is 10 years old and still going strong for me) if you're a begginer, i honestly recommend a nondisplay tablet of those dimensions specifically, 15x20cm. Not too big but not to small either. One drawback I've heard of display tablets is that, with time, the screen wears down and thus, you end up with the display looking blurry or the sensitivity ends up messed up. On non display tablets the surface also ends up scratched after some years but it's easier to ignore and since the fuctionality is different it really is not much of a problem.
i started with a mouse and firealpaca got use to the tools that digital had to offer before getting my wacom intuos 8 years ago (i still use it today) made the switch to krita because it just had way more to offer and some pretty alright animating tools, although the interface was a bit difficult to get use to its probably my favourite drawing program even compared to things like photoshop, paint tool sai or other alternatives i did end up getting an ipad this year and trying out procreate alot of the tools are more hidden to have that minimalist look however a glass surface is aloooot harder to draw on compared to a non digital drawing tablet or traditional and even after a year it still feels like i have to regain my skills rather than a 1-2month change over like i had from trad to digital imo start traditionally id recommend krita as a program and non digital display to start (also playing games like osu! can help with getting use to using a drawing tablet!!!!!!)
Oh it sure did! I honestly thought I would have to buy a whole iPad or laptop ontop of having a phone and I did not want to contribute more to the wifi bill! So this is great news!
For portable tablets I would take the S-Pen any day because it already gives a pencil feel without the extra money since it COMES WITH THE TABLET and the nib isn't plastic so it works perfectly on the screen. Plus I have a samsung echo system. I'm sure Procreate is good and whatever, but can get Krita and CPS on a samsung device so it has it's balance already there. Plus CPS has a cloud system, so you can easily just send it over to your PC and just continue to draw.
I used to draw in Ipad, but now I got a non screen tablet and its way better. I got an XP pen deco pro gen 2, iin XL size, which allows a lot of arm movement compared to the Ipad. Also it is way cheaper and the posture when drawing is better to look up to the screen, instead of looking down
started with a wacom intuous, was a bit of getting used to drawing flat on a table while staring at a screen. then a friend gave me an XP-pen display tab, got used to it quick but my art still sucked. went back to pen and paper for a year, then dusted off my XP-pen and wacom intuous. turns out i lack fundamentals. by all means research on the features and price you want, but at the end of the day its a tool and what matters in art is your knowledge and skill. i learned that the slow and hard way
Even though I drew with my fingers for a long time on my phone, I was dredging at some point since it hurts too much. Got a Bluetooth xp pen screenless tablet, best decision ever
I started in ibis pain w my finger then secretly bought a knock off pen loved it learned trad in my school note books and videos later i asked for procreate and a good pen cuz the tip broke and i still use the same ipad and pen i love em
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It's too easy to get using some sus ways.. 9-years-old me was able to 🏴☠it. Ironically I wasn't a big fan of it
i switched to clip studio paint, cost me like 30 bucks but i'll miss the intuitive photo editing though
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Non-display tablets are so underrated. Social media overhypes screen tablets like ipads and pen displays, which leads to folks thinking its expensive to get into digital art. In the meantime, I know folks who got a $40 tablet and make gorgeous art on it. Is there a bit of a curve with hand-eye coordination? Absolutely. But imo the switch from a non-display to a display tablet isn't as jarring as the switch from traditional to digital. Imagine shelling out for an expensive screen tablet cause you see it all over social media and finding out that you don't take to digital art well? The tablet will remain forgotten and gathering dust, when you could have invested as little as possible, got a feel for things, and upgraded accordingly.
Also screen less tablet will save your back XD
Yeah screenless drawing tablet should be marketed more. My back is in love with those
i use one that i bought for cheap on aliexpress and i love him so much, i thought the whole hand-eye coordination thing would be hard but it really wasnt, it took like...five minutes to get used to
I've used the same one for 14 years now and it still works. Also if you're a gamer, you'll probably have way less problem with the hand-eye-coordination than most people. To me the non-display feels almost better and I have better control over my lines. I'll probably upgrade to the Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) when it comes out tho. Afaik you can turn off the screen and use it as a non-display, so that is the best of both worlds.
@SirVampyr Yep! I've also heard that since screen tablets often have low refresh rates unless you shell out a ton of money for them, a screenless tablet that you can draw on a fast computer is a better experience. I use a screen to draw on now, but I'll always push for screenless for beginners!
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not if you have a good pair of scissors and a steady hand
As someone that draws on my phone with my fingers, I can say without doubt that it robs me of my sanity and sensation in my fingers tips everyday. Don't recommend, but if you're gonna draw on your phone 100% get a pen and a good app that actually allows you to zoom in and draw
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I have one of those fancy phones with a pen support, it's good for pixel art, but nothing more really. The small screen hinders its usability as a digital art tool.
@@ZILtoid1991 I've seen people make amazing art on phones tho, so still usable
I draw on a Samsung tablet using flip a clip
Mouse artist that loves mspaint and changing program every now and then here!! I love taking my time with drawings!
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the way i visibly recoiled from my screen in happiness when you said krita. currently i work with a wacom non-display tablet and krita, and it's been a great setup! krita is amazing. its like a fancier version of ibispaint, in my opinion!
Yaeh i totaly agree ! i went from phone/tablet with ibis paint to also a wacom non-display tablet and krita and it's just perfect ! Even if krita can be overwheming for digital beginers, it's actually not so hard when you alreedy have some experience, and know the main tools for digital art
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I just bought a $20 huion non display tablet on Amazon and it does an amazing the job, im quite impressed
My first drawing tablet was a $20 huion tablet, it gets the job done I love it
Do the non-display tablets show ur cursor position (and movement) on screen when you hover the pen over it? I can't find videos showing this and I'm really curious how much hand-eye coordination is required to use it effectively.
@@shinyruby8894it does, yes
Same, I use Huion kamvas 13
@@shinyruby8894 sorry for the late reply, but yes it does show cursor position while hovering.
Some of don't get to choose our devices, the devices choose us.
I was very fortunate to get a Wacom display tablet when I was younger, but unfortunately, I was too overwhelmed to really understand digital art.
Sometimes, I doodled on the 3DS. Skip ahead & I get a Windows Surface Book pro 2. It does the job good enough, but has some flaws.
One day, I see that an upgrade for one of the old art software products I used to use going on sale. I decide to buy it. Mostly to support & thank the small company for giving me a good product back in the day.
Now, whenever I use Clip studio Paint on my Surface Book, I instinctively try to do the shortcuts on my Nintendo Switch edition of ColorsLive! Turns out I spent a *LOT* of time drawing on my 3DS! So much so that even after a 5+ year break. I still remembered the shortcuts!
Hello fellow 3DS and Nintendo Switch drawer! I pretty much used Colorslive for the 3DS for my entire childhood, and after that I used my Nintendo Switch most of the time. I still have memories of drawing on my tiny 2DS display and I don’t know how I did it lol
I have a non-display tablet, display tablet, and ipad, and I'm also one who absolutely beg for people to try non-displays more. I've been drawing my entire life, and started digital 14 years ago, here's my very quick review of each.
First of all, none of them are "an upgrade" from one another. They're all different so it comes down to personal preference. There's no such thing as display tablets being the upgrade from non-display.
Non-display tablet: Gives a waayy better posture from looking straight ahead. Also, the fact that you're looking straight ahead doesn't skew your perception/vision. Like, on paper, on a table your head isn't fully above the paper, but behind, it made me do weird proportions as a kid because of it. You don't have that problem anymore when looking ahead to a PC monitor! And they're the cheapest of the bunch, super accessible, literally made for ANY SKILL LEVEL. If you're a professional or hobbyist and you like non-display, then you don't need more than that. If you fear the hand-eye coordination : it takes like barely a few hours/days to get used to. I was around 12 when I got my first non-display tablet, I don't even have memories of struggling to adjust.
Display: Definitely need a stand for it to help with posture, don't lay it flat on your desk. Definitely more costly than non-display. Pricey if you want a bigger screen. The size of the screen depends on personal taste, so how do you get to know which size is best for you if you have limited money? You can't just buy 3 to compare. So it's not Super accessible. Also, even with a stand, your vision can still be skewed, hence why I used my display tablet as non-display tablet more often that not (aka I just turn the screen off and lay it flat to be used like a non-display).
iPad: SO fun to be able to draw anywhere and anytime you want without being limited to your PC! BUT the drawing apps are a big hit or miss. I use CSP on PC since like 10 years ago, as a one time purchase. But on iPad it's a SUB instead, which I used for years until I became fed up with everything requiring a Sub nowadays. Procreate is praised by so many, but if you're used to CSP like me, then there's no getting used to it. I just can't draw on Procreate. So again, that's more "personal preference" territory. But also: if you get the cheapest capable iPad (which are still really costly) there's a chance for it to lag and not be able to handle big brush sizes or canvas sizes, which will never happen on a PC. So to avoid that, you need an even more expensive iPad, or be used to smaller canvases/brushes (in the software)
I'm the same with you on procreate lol, I've mostly just used CSP and I just can't get used to procreate whatsoever
okay so non display is sigma okay ill note that
I tried using a non-screen tablet, and could never get used to it no matter how much time I tried to give it. I just couldn't reprogram my brain NOT to keep looking down at what I was drawing on, even after I got more used to getting my hand placement on it right (something else I struggled with for a while - I kept going right off the pressure sensitive area), so the hand-eye coordination thing IS absolutely relative too, just like your inability to switch to a different drawing program. The main downside to tablets like iPad is that they will all end up needing to be replaced at some point because of lack of updates once they're not supported and software even moving on to only work on newer devices, and they absolutely need to rely on SD cards because internal storage is pants at any sort of affordable price, which are unfortunately easily lost. Display-tablets that use a computer are just a touch-enabled monitor so as long as the hardware lasts they can come with you no matter what OS you use or even if you entirely replace your PC. Of course they're not portable though so can't be compared to an iPad at all.
Atreus: Three legendary weapons, do u have a favourite father?
Kratos: No, they are tools for specific task, a preference would be meaningless.
Atreus: I like the axe.
Kratos: I too like the axe.
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i think there is definitely a bit of getting used to when using a non-display tablet, but imo it’s not nearly as bad as some make it out to be, while also having insane pros if you DO take the week or two to get it. they run for so cheap retail (and even cheaper if you wanna go second hand), can be extremely portable, and take little to no desk space.
it really just feels like a mouse with more precision too- like the lack of screen can be intimidating but it’s really waaay easier than it sounds.
Genuinely needed a video like this right now, cause I wanted to pick up an iPad for drawing soon and was worried about it feeling slippery so the paperlike will help a lot so thank you pikat!!
i'm really happy that you got to be sponsored. Your videos are awesome, i always learn something new .
I'm using a Wacom Intuos (small, non-display) that my older sister bought for my birthday ♡ And I use Krita. I also have a sketchbook and pencils, because I've realized that it's important to improve one's traditional art while learning digital.
wait omg i just realized pikat is also left handed! :o yooooo!11
I learned this recently when I saw a photo of her setup and I was like “…why is the tour box on the right side..”
Yep. Left handed united!
Pov your a traditional artist watching this:
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I've been learning art by myself this year and I finally got my first drawing tablet. I felt like bambi walking for the first time. Now I'm just sketching as usual and couldn't be more happy combining my current knowledge with a lot more to learn from digital art.
For my finger drawing friends, getting a non display tablet will be a game changer with the pressure sensitivity and they are a fraction of the price of screen drawing tablets
true but i like using ibispaint
@@anapple6912 I believe Huion and XP-Pen have screenless tablets you can use on phones as well!
@anapple6912 i do too, it is my main app on mobile. The tablet can also be used on the phone amd its very convenient.
i've owned two cintiques that were over like 300 euros but i still prefer even cheap paper and pencil WAYYY over drawing digitally. 95% of my time spent drawing is just me drawing on copy paper with fineliners, pencils, brushpens, etc. i've studied most of my anatomy on paper, learned perspective on paper, everything on paper. NOTHING can beat the feeling of drawing on an actual sheet of paper for me period. though the advantages of digital when it comes to working with color or making a polished work do make me come back to digital every now and then of course.
then why buy 2 cintiques??? was it on a deal or something?
@@anapple6912 nah i bought the first one like 8 years ago and then got a new one after moving like 2 years ago. i did a lot of animation back in the day so owning a cintique made a lot more sense, i've been focusing more and more on purely drawing and improving my fundamentals over the years though, so i've been pivoting away from them. i definitely will still use them in the future though.
Did you study/learn anatomy on cheap-ish paper (like school copy paper), or more expensive paper, in notebooks/sketchbooks? I’m always worried about how much paper I use lol
@@criscroswalrus why worry about cheap papper anyway, just use it
I literally bought a xp pen deco 01 v2 yesterday, this video was super useful
Lol i bought it like a month ago and ive just started using it recently
Android tablet user says "Hi". Stylus pen doesn't have that slippery feel and doesn't need to be charged. Tips do tend to wear off with a lot of use but they are replaceable.
For app Ibis because it is simple. Unless you rely heavily on many tools that apps like CSP/Photoshop offer, Ibis is great for drawing/painting.
I agree with the video: unless you are pro (then this videos is not necessarily xD) you don't need super expensive tools to enjoy making art.
fellow Android tablet user here, Infinite Painter and Krita are also great programs imo. Krita has a bit of a learning curve but it's completely free and super robust for a free program, totally worth it in my opinion and Infinite Painter is pretty good & cheap ($10 one-time purchase compared to CSP mobile's subscription-only pricing). would def recommend both them and Ibispaint, though I would suggest starting out with ibis/infpaint (or Medibang Paint, which has a very simple brush engine and is also free) if you're a beginner
Fellow android user says hello. My guess is you are talking about spens on galaxy tabs. That's what I use. I would say that people should download and experiment with every free app they can find and see what works best for them.
I started out on paper and then switched to an xp pen deco mini 7, which cost about $20 back then. (A year ago) Now that I know I like it, just invested in a Samsung galaxy tab s9 two weeks ago and I am loving it. I agree that it doesn't have to be expensive to start, as I still use my xp pen for desktop software with animation.
I love watching videos of people use stuff i could never afford
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Username says everything 😭
I saw the sponsor and instantly bolted to my mum. I’m so happy Christmas is soon 😂
0:11 a 50 bucks tablet
I swear used wacoms here in ukraine are like 15-20 bucks
@@yahohole5499 still arguably called 50 bucks tablet
There are some more things to consider besides price and ease of use. An iPad or Android drawing tablet is still a mobile tablet when not drawing and a display tablet paired with a PC or laptop is also an extra monitor. With a using a PC or laptop with a display tablet, you can turn the screen of the tablet off and use it like a non display tablet, using your main screen to view the art for better posture. That's not an advantage that only non display tablets have. A non display tablet is always "just" an input device, so if you aren't drawing, writing, 3D modeling, playing OSU!, trying to beat Dark Souls, or whatever with it, it's just a piece of plastic, while a display tablet or mobile tablet will have uses outside of being an input device.
price is the main thing tho, people go for non-display tablets because they are cheap or maybe can withstand aging unlike display tablets (correct me if i am wrong about that).
@anapple6912 I agree that price is the main factor. Way more of a factor than anything else, but there are other things to consider and I'm just pointing out a few. I don't know about how well or poorly they age either. I've not had a problem with a tablet aging yet, though. Yet.
Yeah but the basic tool will only put you down 40 dollars (unless you shell for a nice one) while the multi functional one will always be at least 120
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I should add, the Wacom One and the One by Wacom are entirely different lines of tablets:
The Wacom One is actually a beginner level 13in screen tablet and costs about 300 euro
The One by Wacom is actually what Pikat was referring to here, its a series of two tablets (S and M) that dont have a screen, or any buttons, except the 2 buttons on the pen, and cost about 60 and 80 euro respectively
I’m learning traditional and procreate and enjoying both! If you have an iPad already or need to get one for work (like I did) procreate is a no-brainer.
you literally came in clutch for upcoming xmas and bday gifts...... ive been drawing on my phone w autodesk sketchbook for like 3 years or so now but i was thinking of switching to a tablet and wanted more info
Seeing Yakuza after recently getting into it makes me very happy
I love how your XP-pen glove looks like it’s falling off and mine looks like it’s tight
This is exactly what I need! My oldschool tablet pen finally broke, and been meaning to get a display drawing pad. Thank you for the information and effort!
I actually like how slick the iPad surface is. It’s allowed me to get some really smooth flowing lines. The 2nd gen pencil is actually my favorite stylus for art. One reason is the size. It’s the length of a pencil, but a bit thicker. And being able to just tap the sides is better than the buttons on other pens. Since I don’t have to constantly rotate the stylus when I want the eraser. Procreate is a great app but I wouldn’t use it for more advanced stuff where I prefer Clip Studio. iPad Pro is expensive, I use an Air which is pretty good but has a small screen and I’m not sure the color display is super accurate. The smaller screen means I zoom too much.
The timing of this- I was just about to look into iPads and screen protectors
I've been using the same Wacom non-display tablet for a little over a decade now. Still works great. Never used anything else.
As for software, started with Paint Tool Sai and graduated to Clip Studio Paint a few years ago.
Thank you for making the video now i known what tablet to buy
8:30 Or you just pirate it..............................
Yo ho ho ho
no. for photoshop, maybe but for csp?
isnt their service great?
yes, pirating photoshop is ethical
@@anapple6912not great, but serviceable. There are many things I'd like CSP to implement, but they havent so I still use PS for the last 10-20% of my paintings
@@rudoka3571how does one go about sailing the seas with photo shop where do I start to acquire?
As a krita user I don’t get why people always name the “confusing interface” thing when mentioning krita, krita is easily very customizable, you can rearrange the dockers to your liking, alongside being able to shift certain interfaces around, and if you find anything confusing you can always just look up a tutorial
I second the Huion rec. I used an Inspiroy 2 L non display tablet at the beginning of the year and it worked great. Took a little while to build the hand eye coordination of not looking at what my hands were doing but the hardware itself is solid and cheap. i liked it so much that I upgraded to a Huion Kamvas 16 Pro display tablet a couple months ago and I absolutely love it. I would've gone for bigger but I didn't have the space for it. All in all, Huion makes quality and CHEAP products, perfect for hobby artists like me.
1:15 I know the non-display tablet, Im planning on buying it.
I use the UGEE M708 (non-display). The active area is 10x6in and I absolutely ADORE IT. It was $50 on Amazon and had incredibly good reviews and I can see WHY! I’m saving up for a display tablet but I will never get bored of my current one. Works really well!
4:07 i just realized where your drawing is going 💀
Very well made video, if I was starting out this video would be the most straightforward and to the point one that there is. Some are really confusing and add extra details that are not really necessary. Awesome job, I love your vids ❤
Something worth mentioning: Using a screen protector like Paperlike on an iPad will wear the pencil tip faster because of the texture and added friction. If a pencil tip lasts you a year, it might start lasting you like 8-9 months. Of course pencil tips ain't too expensive, but it's something you'd like to keep in mind beforehand
For me personally I use my computer and Microsoft paint because of the amazing tools on there
When I was very young. I used none display tablet one. Took me sometime to get used to it.
Ah... Good old time.
I gotta add that many display tablets allows to be used with the screen off like a non display tablet, it can be useful for some stuff
that's so interesting!
isn't that just an app setting thing? even old display tablets have "work area settings" to set any monitor as the main cursor input placement, and the size of area used on the display for inputing
@@Saji_0 It can be that, but for example on my Huion Kamvas 13, if the HDMI is not connected or if it is but you turn the screen off, it starts to work like a non display tablet. And I know many more do this
@@Rioni ohh, the more you know 🌠
An advantage of non-display tablets I really enjoy, which wasn't mentioned in the video, is that they're very space friendly. The cintiq I had for a while was quite large and clunky, and took up a lot of space while I wasn't using it. However, the Wacom Intuos Pro Large I use now is really easy to just put aside when I'm not using it. It's also easy to just plug in and start drawing, while the cintiq is a bit more of an ordeal to get it started.
I prefer non-display tablets, i'm currently using XP-Pen and i'm satisfied
I have been drawing on my phone since now - and who would thought you could draw such great art with it and a free app.
However I am looking forward finally using my grafic tablet. The small sceen is truly annoying.
Thanks for an other overview!
If you're a first timer on a non-display tablet, the best way to get used faster is by calibrating your hand and eyes to the monitor.
Open the art program, set it to full screen and scribble around from one edge to the other.
Since unlike mouse, pens are as is, meaning, the cursor stays on the exact area the pen is on, on the tablet, so, it's a bad idea to just get used to the default canvas size 😂
Also, if possible, get a larger tablet... Smaller ones are good for OSU but they're bad for your wrist 😂
( based on experience )
One thing you glossed over with phones is that not all of them support active pens. Even in the example video you showed by Nadiaxel, she's using a pen that simulates touch input rather than one with pressure sensitivity. I'd call this "digital finger painting" and it's akin to drawing with a mouse. Also, phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 open up to a 7.6 inch screen, which is quite a lot of room to draw, considering this device can fit in your pocket. What should be taken into consideration is the pen itself, which is really small on these mobile devices, Much unlike the long Apple Pencil or the thick Wacom Pro Pen.
Coming at this from 3D modeling side, I feel like you didn't really talk about how important the pen and pen feel is. There is a huge difference between how the various pens and surfaces feel, and that is arguably an even bigger factor than refresh rates and colors to the comfort of drawing - when starting out at least. And pen feel being a very personal thing, the best thing would be to see if you can try out the various brands / surface films to see what works for you.
My personal recommendation is, if you're planning on starting digital art at the same time as getting a (new) laptop, then invest in a touchscreen laptop rather than spending extra on a drawing tablet and less on a non-touchscreen laptop. My first 2 laptops were touchscreen, which helped me get used to digital art. Plus, they're more lightweight than drawing tablets (Essentially over-glorified tablets with a keyboard, as my friend used to say). Also, I recommend getting an active stylus to go with your computer, like my HP stylus for my current touchscreen laptop.
But yeah, eventually, you should invest in a larger drawing tablet. This video has convinced me to do so.
2:02 I was thinking of Trent Kaniuga when you were talking about artists who prefer non-display tablets, then lo and behold he appears! :D
I started out on my Samsung galaxy note 10 lite phone - it has a little stylus, and just upgraded to a Samsung galaxy tab s9 fe and i love it!! Definitely recommend. I use ibis paint on both, and im starting to use csp on the tablet
this is perfect as ive been getting back into drawing and i wanted to use a drawing app for coloring /shading
this really helped me, tysm!!
I actually personally love using my Lenovo Thinkpad with csp to draw! I would recommend it if you want a touchscreen tablet for cheap, and since it comes with a pen it's great! Only thing is the screen is slippery like the iPad, and the pen is quite small but I plan on buying a pencil grip for it to make it chunkier!
I think she kinda left out 2in1s because Apple doesn't make them. 2in1s are great, though. Middle of all roads. Good screen real estate. Makes it's own stand. Portable enough. Only nonexistent to adequate pressure sensitivity, though.
It is confusing and difficult to find stylus pens for models that don't come with them as well.
Thank you Pikat, now I can finally replace my pen with the touch-screen blob at the other end of it, or whatever it's called 🎉
I got myself XP Pen Deco M like half a year ago and I really like it so far
Drawing on the phone is also kinda cool, but yeah, some people on twitter are insanely good with this💀
You're the first artist I've seen to prefer XP-Pen, reddit and elsewhere all seem to say it is much inferior to Huion. So this was an interesting perspective. I've had a Gaomon PD22something for almost 5 years and I'm looking for an upgrade.
In All honestly I already have something to draw on. Just like your animations and voice ♥️👍😁
that avatar is so cute, I'm sold
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Back in early 2000…. I did draw with a Mouse…
Some of my early fan art is kinda rough to look at…
I was drawing with Mouse for years, i got a commission finally and ordered a 30$ tablet just today
I use my finger on my phone currently, but I'm looking into cheap tablets soon!
I personally use a non display tablet specifically an xp-pen Deco pro M. It took me two months to get used to it. But once I did it became so natural. It opens up options for displays you can use. I use a LG 27 inch 4k screen. Which looks amazing and I pair that with using a screen calibration device to ensure color accuracy ✌️. It's a device I brought over from my photography editing/retouching side.
This helped alot because I got a non display drawing pad for my birthday because I've been asking for one, it's hard to use and I wanted to get into digital art but I'll get the hang of it eventually
Bought the xp pen pro 14 gen 2. Should be getting to finally use it tomorrow. Honestly one of the selling points was the fact that it can be used in a screenless mode. My first tablet was non display, didn’t last long because I went ultra cheap but for the last two years been using an s6 lite. Sometimes I’d just use super display and basically use the s6 lite as a screenless tablet. I’m really just hoping everything goes well because it’s so amazing from what I’ve seen online
pikat don't wanna reamember gimp at 9:13
this came at the perfect time
Ive been using the same ipad (2018 pro model) for all my digital art. The screen is v e r y slippery, so i totally recommend a textured screen protector. Ive only been using one for about a year, and im never going back.
So far, my tablet works great (considering its age and how much I’ve abused it over the years). If you want something that can act as a portable drawing tablet, with a lot of non drawing features (ie writing reading games youtube etc etc) you cant go wrong with an iPad.
I am heavily traditional pen & paper supporter but when i do digital art i use non-display XP-Pen Deco Pro MW. Its so so good and comes with bluetooth so you could use it on mobile too if you would want to. I used to own a display one (Wacom Cintiq 16) but gifted it to my little sister because my wrists and back could not stand it.
non-display is much better for your wrists and back so if ya have already those pains.. Go non display or invest heavily to a good setup with proper height and other stuff. You see 1 or 2 years with bad ergo is usually fixable but if ya plans to do digital art for a 40 years 50 years... yeah
when i started out, i used my finger on a phone, using sketchbook. i switch to procreate about a year ago, and i havent regretted it
Wow, a video that I need!
Me watching this even though I've already bought my first drawing tablet w display and I'm waiting for it to arrive 🤝
I love your videos and as always super informative and Inspiring 😮!
But...I gotta know the story behind THE BANANA IN TAPE!! 😅
The Surface Pro is top tier. Wacom tech with the openness of Windows.
Highly recommend infinite painter as an alternative to procreate if you have an android tablet
A little detail just in case someone like me wants to do an hybrid tablet/pc behaviour just for mobility: krita is also available on android and exept for the timelapse function (that requires ffmpeg so no go) and some plugins everything works basically the same so if you are on budget is a viable alternative to csp
iPad is the only way I’ve really been able to stick with doing digital art. Not because it’s a technically superior platform, but because of the convenience. I’m much less likely to draw if I have to sit in front of my computer, but it’s nice to be able to use my iPad on the couch or even in bed. Also, while it’s expensive I can also just use the iPad as an iPad.
My first drawing tablet was iskn no screen but then upgraded to xpen drawing tablet 15 inch with screen I bought for $150 it was on sale but I gotta say I love it. As the program I use Krita once u master the brushes their is no going back. But nothing beats like a good old sketch book😊😊😊
I've sworn by xpen since finding it after wanting to upgrade a non display wacom I had. I found a xpen display on amazon sale from 800 - 350 and its still one of the best purchases I've ever made. Currently trying learn and use clip studio
Finally, I can draw the "Glue"! 😼
I saw my old ass wacom tablet in the thumbnail and here i am
The old Intuos Draw model was perfect honestly (or IS, that thing is 10 years old and still going strong for me) if you're a begginer, i honestly recommend a nondisplay tablet of those dimensions specifically, 15x20cm. Not too big but not to small either.
One drawback I've heard of display tablets is that, with time, the screen wears down and thus, you end up with the display looking blurry or the sensitivity ends up messed up. On non display tablets the surface also ends up scratched after some years but it's easier to ignore and since the fuctionality is different it really is not much of a problem.
As an ipad user, i approve!
i started with a mouse and firealpaca got use to the tools that digital had to offer before getting my wacom intuos 8 years ago (i still use it today) made the switch to krita because it just had way more to offer and some pretty alright animating tools, although the interface was a bit difficult to get use to its probably my favourite drawing program even compared to things like photoshop, paint tool sai or other alternatives
i did end up getting an ipad this year and trying out procreate alot of the tools are more hidden to have that minimalist look however a glass surface is aloooot harder to draw on compared to a non digital drawing tablet or traditional and even after a year it still feels like i have to regain my skills rather than a 1-2month change over like i had from trad to digital
imo start traditionally id recommend krita as a program and non digital display to start (also playing games like osu! can help with getting use to using a drawing tablet!!!!!!)
Oh it sure did! I honestly thought I would have to buy a whole iPad or laptop ontop of having a phone and I did not want to contribute more to the wifi bill! So this is great news!
8:16 you people pay for your photoshop?
1:00 MEPHONE 4?
Thank you. Very insightful❤
For portable tablets I would take the S-Pen any day because it already gives a pencil feel without the extra money since it COMES WITH THE TABLET and the nib isn't plastic so it works perfectly on the screen. Plus I have a samsung echo system. I'm sure Procreate is good and whatever, but can get Krita and CPS on a samsung device so it has it's balance already there. Plus CPS has a cloud system, so you can easily just send it over to your PC and just continue to draw.
Hidden Chashuu at the end!
I used to draw in Ipad, but now I got a non screen tablet and its way better. I got an XP pen deco pro gen 2, iin XL size, which allows a lot of arm movement compared to the Ipad. Also it is way cheaper and the posture when drawing is better to look up to the screen, instead of looking down
started with a wacom intuous, was a bit of getting used to drawing flat on a table while staring at a screen. then a friend gave me an XP-pen display tab, got used to it quick but my art still sucked. went back to pen and paper for a year, then dusted off my XP-pen and wacom intuous. turns out i lack fundamentals. by all means research on the features and price you want, but at the end of the day its a tool and what matters in art is your knowledge and skill. i learned that the slow and hard way
Even though I drew with my fingers for a long time on my phone, I was dredging at some point since it hurts too much. Got a Bluetooth xp pen screenless tablet, best decision ever
I managed to get a Cintiq pro 27 for the price of a Cintiq pro 24 and so far it's been great drawing on CSP with it.
I started in ibis pain w my finger then secretly bought a knock off pen loved it learned trad in my school note books and videos later i asked for procreate and a good pen cuz the tip broke and i still use the same ipad and pen i love em