Digital Tools
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stories in this section
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Alternatives to Photoshop for Digital Painting
Compare Krita, Clip Studio Paint and Affinity as Photoshop alternatives for digital painting, with prices, strengths and a switching plan.
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Using an iPad for Digital Art: Pros, Cons and Setup
A practical look at drawing on an iPad: what it does well, where it falls short, which Pencil features matter and how to set it up.
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How to Calibrate a Drawing Tablet for Accurate Strokes
A practical walkthrough for aligning your pen and cursor on Windows, macOS and Linux, plus tests and fixes.
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Graphics Tablet or Pen Display: Which Suits You?
A plain comparison of screenless graphics tablets and pen displays: cost, feel, parallax, portability and which specs matter.
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Digital Art Software and Tools: What to Use and Why
A plain guide to choosing digital art software by device, pricing model and features, with sourced notes on popular tools.
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Free Digital Art Software Worth Trying
A plain guide to four free programs for painting, photo editing, 3D and comics, and how to choose between them.
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Drawing Tablets Explained: Types, Features and Features to Compare
Pick the right type of drawing tablet first, then compare the few specs that change how drawing feels.
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Digital Painting Brushes: Types, Settings and Uses
A plain guide to brush types and the few settings that shape every digital stroke.
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Choosing Your First Drawing Tablet: A Beginner’s Guide
A plain-language guide to picking a first drawing tablet: pressure levels, active area, pen type and drivers.