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A few questions about digital art programs...
14 years ago
I just finished building my new computer and got it up and running and was considering purchasing a digital art program now that I have a fast and reliable PC.
First question being, what program would be the best? Namely in terms of ease of use for someone starting out. Opinions/suggestions please.
My initial choice is Paint Tool SAI since I've heard most of the artists I follow tend to prefer it.
However, all I can find is a download copy online and I generally like to buy software in a hard copy form if at all possible. Do they provide a a product key or some way to download the full software again in the event of a computer crash?
First question being, what program would be the best? Namely in terms of ease of use for someone starting out. Opinions/suggestions please.
My initial choice is Paint Tool SAI since I've heard most of the artists I follow tend to prefer it.
However, all I can find is a download copy online and I generally like to buy software in a hard copy form if at all possible. Do they provide a a product key or some way to download the full software again in the event of a computer crash?
ariana_wolfmare
~arianawolfmare
I'd go with GIMP, honestly... And it's free. Plus, would give you time to try different things (it does have most of the same features as the fancy and expensive programs) and see what you like best. Then, if you want to buy some other program, you have a better idea of what you want it to do, and so can pick what will best meet your needs ^_^
Dark_Stallion
~darkstallion
OP
Thanks for your insight, I'll keep that in mind!
ariana_wolfmare
~arianawolfmare
It's the program I use... While I'm not much of a digital artist, there's rarely a picture I do that doesn't require a little tweaking one way or another. And I know how handy something free can be when you aren't certain what your needs are ^_^
lil_chi_wolf
~lilchiwolf
I am loving sketchbook pro. There is a free 15 day trial download to start. after that its $100, but you can find rips of it if you ask the right people.
Dark_Stallion
~darkstallion
OP
Oh, thats a program I wasn't even aware of. I certainly look into that one. Thanks for mentioning it!
aurianfae
~aurianfae
I live in the dark ages and still use photoshop 7. ^_^
Dark_Stallion
~darkstallion
OP
Doesn't seem to hurt the final product any in my opinion ;)
aurianfae
~aurianfae
It's what I started with ages ago, and I know the tools and the setup of the screens very well by now so I am loathe to try something else that I will have to get used to.
