r/DigitalPainting

You are looking for tablet recommendations! TMTP is the place for you

When asking, try to include what budget you have, and what alternatives you've been looking at. Help folks help you.

Links to tablets should go to the tablet manufacturer, not vendors (like amazon and the like).

Here are some of the most popular tablet manufacturers.

https://www.wacom.com/en-us
https://www.huion.com/
https://www.xp-pen.com/

https://www.apple.com/ipad/

and of course r/tablets

plus, this article about how to get started with digital painting https://www.reddit.com/r/DigitalPainting/comments/2334eb/wobbly_wednesday_12_the_how_to_get_started_edition/

Hi everyone! I want to buy a tablet for digital drawing but I can't decide. I am mostly traditional, previously did a bit of digital art using Krita on my pc. I'm trying to decide between a Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 12/512 GB  and 13-inch iPad Air Wi‑Fi 512GB with Apple Pencil Pro. What’s making the decision difficult is that the prices are pretty similar where I live. Both are great in terms of hardware so my concerns are more about user experience.

My current setup:

• Samsung phone (23 Ultra)
• Windows PC
• No other Apple devices

Main usage for tablet:

• drawing/animation
• note taking
• media consumption
• maybe some light productivity/multitasking

Pros/cons for iPad Air:

• (+) Procreate and Paper apps
• (+) People constantly saying iPads are the best for artists
• (-) People say file management is really annoying
• (-) Storage problems
• (-) In long term performance/battery life decreases
• (-) Only 60Hz screen refresh rate
• (-) I don't have any apple device, so compatibility is sus, plus UI is unfamiliar to me

Pros/cons for the Tab S11 Ultra:

• (+) huge AMOLED 120Hz display
• (+) better multitasking/file management
• (+) seems to fit my Samsung + Windows ecosystem better
• (+) feels like much better hardware value overall
• (+) more durable compared to apple
• (-) Drawing apps are not on the same level as Procreate

One thing I’m especially worried about is the iPad Air being only 60Hz. My phone is already 120Hz, so I’m not sure if the iPad would feel less smooth or bother me long-term.

I’ve also seen multiple posts from people who bought an iPad then returned it for a Samsung tablet later, so now I’m even more uncertain. I heard Krita works well on Samsung tablets so I don't think I would be unhappy with a Samsung one but i don't want to regret not trying Ipad either. I saw some people saying Procreate is overrated, great for beginners but does not offer same level as some other apps to more professional works. Procreate is basically the main reason I am considering an Ipad so I don't want to be disappointed after making a huge purchase.

For people who might have experience with both or just have knowledge about them:

• Did the 60Hz on the iPad Air bother you?
• Is Procreate really great as some people says? Does it have negative/lacking features?
• Which one felt better for long-term daily use?
• If you already had a Windows + Android setup, did the iPad ecosystem mismatch become annoying?
• What is your experiences with apple pencil?

I’d really appreciate honest experiences rather than “Apple vs Samsung” fanboy takes. Also is 512GB too much for art purposes? I was originally thinking 256GB but I don't know if it is enough.

I have an art project to work on in Ibispaint that requires Subscriptions if i want canvas sizes on animation.

The drawing device i mostly rely on is my schools iPad.

Which restricted app store (it's literally gone.)

Is there any ways to purchase the subscription?

- I do not have any other ios devices.

- I am less likely to be able to use any other drawing app.

Thank you so much for answering

A portrait I drew of my wife. It took a little over 10 hours, which I'm honestly surprised that I got it done that quickly.

Let me know what you think!

so i want to start drawing but i have no idea where should i start or what program should i use that is easy to navigate throu and that is free because i dont want to spend money on pragram and then being ass at drawing with my mouse

So, I am an absolute beginner at drawing. I started four weeks ago and feel completely stuck. I’ve tried drawing things around me—objects from my surroundings, images from the internet, or illustrations from books—but the results look absolutely terrible. That’s why I searched for tutorials on YouTube, but the advice I keep getting is always the same: "Just draw." However, I’m not seeing any improvement. Around day 14 or 15, I started practicing by drawing cubes, lines, circles, and cylinders, and I gave it another shot today. It still looks incredibly dismal. Honestly, I don't know how to proceed; I don't know what I should be drawing to actually see some progress, or what I should focus on next. I originally wanted to share some images I like to illustrate the style I’m aiming for, but as I understand it, that would be against the rules. So, I’ll just say that the aesthetic I’m going for is similar to that of anime, or video games like *Genshin Impact* or *Zenless Zone Zero*. Can anyone here help me out and tell me what I should do?