u/Feeling_Sherbert_513

Hey everyone,

I'm an independent musician who does everything by myself—writing, producing, mixing, mastering, marketing, and releasing my own music. Now I want to learn digital art so I can create my own album covers, visualizers, lyric videos, and maybe even simple animations in the future.

My budget is pretty limited, so buying an iPad with Procreate isn't really an option right now.

Instead, I'm thinking about getting:

- XP-Pen Deco 01 V3

- Clip Studio Paint

- Using them with my Mac mini M2 Pro

My main goal isn't to become a professional illustrator working for clients. I just want to create high-quality visuals for my own music over the next several years.

My concern is that I don't want to spend money on the wrong setup and realize six months later that I should have saved for an iPad instead. Since I'm doing everything independently, every purchase matters.

For those of you with experience:

- Is this a good long-term approach?

- Is drawing on a pen tablet without a screen difficult to get used to?

- Is Clip Studio Paint a good choice for album artwork, lyric videos, and eventually simple animation?

If you were starting today on a limited budget, would you choose this setup or save for an iPad + Procreate?

I'd really appreciate honest advice from people who've actually used these tools. Thanks!

Hey! I'm an independent musician from Lucknow, working on original music, and I'm looking for a passionate videographer/cinematographer who wants to create beautiful, cinematic visuals and grow together.

I'm building everything on my own—from writing and producing my songs to releasing them independently. Because of that, my budget is very limited, so I can't offer industry-level pay right now.

I'm looking for someone who:

• Loves storytelling through visuals.
• Wants to experiment with creative music videos, lyric videos, and visualizers.
• Is building their portfolio and wants real projects to showcase.
• Believes in growing together over the long term.

This isn't just a one-time collaboration. If we connect creatively, I'd love to build a long-term partnership where we both improve our craft and create work we're proud of.

If you're passionate, creative, and excited to make something unique, I'd love to hear from you.

Let's create something unforgettable together.