Post #681658 by VanTiki on Tue, Jun 11, 2013 9:55 PM

On 2013-06-11 21:33, Gene S Morgan wrote:
There are many cool and useful apps and computer programs that can get you started creating you own images. Painter on the PC has always been the best program for what is called natural media painting. It is great for mimicing real world paint and I have been using it for two decades. The trouble with that and many other good PC programs is the method of inputing your tools

Well said!

As one who draws all day on a computer I couldn't agree more. Software for creation on computers is just like any "natural" media - it is just a tool. In my opinion, there is no "best" tool for creating - but there are tools that resonate better with certain artists more than others. I used to swear by photoshop and dread working in Illustrator - then I had a vector tool epiphany and spent most of my time away from Photoshop. Who knows what I'll be using to push pixels with a year from now. When I teach digital illustration and design, if a student wants to use some alternate software to complete an assignment that is fine by me, as long as the finished product works.

I have a slew of apps for drawing on my iPad, and I have mixed feelings about them. It is fun - but I still lean towards my trusty sketchbook for doodles, and do final work on my wacom monitor. I need to make myself spend some hours with the ipad app so it becomes intuitive like it is for you.

Wanted to also thank you for introducing me to Spoonflower. I've ordered several of their 1 yard color palette samples in various cottons and wallpaper, and I can't wait to start experimenting!

Henrik "VanTiki"