

MyPaintA free open source drawing program with a simple interface. MediBang PaintA free painting program for Windows/Mac with a simple interface and features like layers, brushes and pen pressure. It also offers animation and 3D perspective. Layers, brushes and pen pressure are also present. It has a simple interface and can run on older computers.

You can animate with Krita.įireAlpacaA free painting program for both Windows and Mac. It has layers, pen pressure, a variety of brushes and useful tools like stabilizer and text. KritaKrita is a free open source painting program. (Artfight is not affiliated with any of the programs listed.)

When drawing on a computer, it is beneficial to have an art program that has tools to help you draw, like a variety of brushes. Some artists use their computer mouse to draw. Some tablets have screens that allow you to draw directly with the pen on the tablet, while other tablets are a flat extension (see the image below for a comparison). A drawing tablet is a flat digital device with a pen. On this page: Tips for drawing on computers, tablets, phones, or on paper Free art software for computers, tablets and phones + free 3D software How to set up an ideal character pageĭrawing tabletsArtists who draw via their computer usually use a drawing tablet. This page is home to some tips and resources for artists who want some advice! There is no wrong way to make art, but these are just some pointers from the Art Fight team!
