Using Photoshop version 4 and Mac G4s, and later crude digital painting apps on various tablets as well as a low end Wacom.

I had done digital art off and on since high school.

This was the digital art platform I had been dreaming of. Plus, it’s Adobe we’re talking about-so you can count on constant updates and new features.When the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil came on the scene, I immediately knew I had to have it. In fact, Fresco’s cloud functionality allows you to begin a project on a mobile device and finish it on your desktop. And while it’s officially designed to be used on an iPad, it’s also available for desktop users. Not only can you work in full-screen mode to eliminate distractions, but you can even customize the UI for left or right-handed drawing. It’s not a free option, but at $9.99 per month, it’s also worth considering-especially when you unpack all of its features.įresco is one of the more flexible applications on our list. Adobe Fresco isn’t as well-known as those apps, but Windows 10 users tend to agree that it’s one of their favorite options for illustrating on a digital device. This list wouldn’t be complete without an offering from Adobe-you know, the folks responsible for Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat. Adobe Fresco An artist adds a watercolor effect to a previously black and white drawing in Adobe Fresco. And although it would be easy to rule out a drawing app that touts itself for its on-the-go features, SketchBook has serious features for illustrators such as ellipse guides for precise lines, 190 customizable brushes, and access to its exclusive Copic Color Library. Sketchbook users also enjoy its 100 mpx canvases and the ability to use their mobile phones as scanners. And when you take a closer look at everything SketchBook offers, it’s hard to imagine getting more features in a free illustration application.ĭesigners love how SketchBook’s interface is incognito when you’re not actively navigating it, which helps maximize the space on the screen that you have to work with. SketchBook recently announced that it’s free for everyone-which is great news since so many users felt it was worth paying for. An example of a hand-drawn character created in SketchBook.

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