The Digital Art Domain

  Drawing Tablets For Artists On a Budget By: Abigail Abueva     For artists on a budget, finding a good drawing tablet that offers many features can be a difficult task. Luckily, nowadays it's easier for artists to have access to cheaper tablets that have customizable interfaces. As an artist who uses a cheap drawing tablet, they have their pros and cons. Huion Inspiroy Dial 2 Pros: Fast and accurate dials, good drawing experience, excellent pen technology Cons: Lacks a USB-C adapter, no built-in display Cost: Around $135-$160 on  Amazon Drawing Surface: 10.5 x 6.56 inches Pen pressure sensitivity: 8.192 levels The  Huion  company is known for having affordable and great drawing tablets compared to Wacom. It comes with custom dials, six programmable buttons, a lightweight stylus, and support for Bluetooth 5.0. It works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Android. This makes it both flexible and affordable! Wacom One Pros: Good value, premium drawing feel, re...

  The link above:  image How To Practice Anatomy in Art By: Abigail Abueva     Anatomy is by no means an easy feat to learn. Whether it is learning about it in school or practicing anatomy, it takes a while to understand the human body. Many young artists struggle with anatomy and understanding the physiology of the body and it can pose problems in their art.     Anatomy is still something that I am still practicing to this day. To help better my understanding of how the body works and dynamic poses, I typically search for poses on  Pinterest .     Many new artists also tend to draw heads in one direction. When I first started drawing, this was something I struggled with. If drawing digitally, it may be helpful to know there are many tools online to help with lighting and head direction.     On Artstation, there is a tool you can download to help you practice your lighting. You can also adjust the head to different perspectives. The...

Above image: https://www.ebay.com/itm/313232134765  Three Paid-For Software Reviews By: Abigail Abueva      There are many digital art software out ther e —both those which you need to purchase or are free of charge. For experienced artists looking to spend more on software, it is crucial to find software that works best for them     In my review, I'll be going over the pros and cons of three paid-for digital art software and my suggestions as somebody who has used them.   Photoshop Pros: Advanced features for photographers, wide file support, no vector support Cons: Expensive, complicated learning drive, high-quality graphics are difficult to render, installation limitation Personally, I used Photoshop in high school and it can be used for a lot of things. Whether it be editing photos or making artwork, it is versatile. However, it is expensive and subscription-based. It's an industry standard and for those working professionally, it's basically ...

  My Growth Over The Years By: Abigail Abueva     I've been drawing since I was a child. From little cards for my mother and father, or drawings for Mother's and Father's Day, I enjoyed drawing and sharing my artwork with them. My father supported me since I was young and continues to do so to this day, and because of him, I was blessed enough to have a paper to draw and practice on.           Many people grow in different ways and at different paces. But we  always continue to grow  as artists and there are ways to do so. There are many  tips on how to grow , so with the media we have now, we can see the different ways people improve at art.     One of the things I like to look back on at my art is seeing how differently I draw now.  learning how to find my art style  was difficult and I still do so to this day. I'll be showing my digital art throughout the years so you can see how much I've improved or cha...

  Getting Over Art Block By: Abigail Abueva      Art block  can be a difficult obstacle to get past in the art world. Many artists experience this phenomenon, and there are many causes for it occurring and ways to get over it. Causes     There are a few main causes for art block occurring. One is  self-doubt — thoughts such as, "I'm not good enough," or "I'll never get better," can lead artists to become unmotivated. I personally have had many instances where I doubt myself in the middle of an art piece. Days like those are rough, but I still kept drawing and practicing and didn't let my thoughts get the best of me.     The fear of judgment or criticism stops many artists from completing their work. When comparing yourself to other artists, many thoughts like: "I'll never be able to draw like this artist" or "I don't want to show them because my art isn't good" can pop up in your head.      There have been many times where...

The Three Best Free Digital Art Software By: Abigail Abueva     There are many digital art software out ther e —both those which you need to purchase or are free of charge. For the new artists out there on a budget, it is crucial to find software that offers the most.      In my review, I'll be going over the pros and cons of three free digital art software and my suggestions as somebody who has used them.    Krita      Pros: Free, Many different brush selections, simple interface, offers a variety of layer options, customizable workspace, offers  animation tools , has blending mode functions, available on Mac, Linux, and Windows. Cons: Lesser-known program —fewer resources and tutorials, doesn't offer nearly as much as paid programs, may be slower and crash for older computers, doesn't offer descriptions on latest updates, text tool isn't as useful, limited support compared to Adobe or  Clip Studio .     As an artist...