My essentials for diving into digital illustration and graphic design!
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Hardware
Programs
Brush packs
Hardware
I loveeeee my iPad pro, I find it so much easier to use than the tablet/computer set up, and it's portable!
iPad Pro
Best drawing stylus out there and the only one for iPad users
Apple Pencil
The best drawing tablet in the game 😤 connects to any laptop and computer!
Pen Tablet / Digitizer Tablet
I love this case to protect my precious tech, and it also works as a stand!
DTTO iPad Pro 13 Case 2024 Teal Leather
Keep your hand gliding across the screen without registering the touch! No more mess ups from resting your palm on the screen of your tablet, and increase your stability for drawing!
Artist Drawing Glove 3-Layer Palm Rejection 2 Pack
Programs
My absolute favorite program for digital illustration ✨ I use it for everything from sketching/ideas, to full rendering of elaborate illustrations. It's user friendly, easy to learn, Plus it's a one time purchase of $10 and no subscription!
Procreate
Must have program for getting into logo creation and branding work! Make sizable vector graphics, that seamlessly grow and shrink without getting blurry.
Vector Graphics Software – Adobe Illustrator
One stop shop for all your editing and exporting needs. Adjusting contrast, levels, color, cropping, everything to make sure your piece is ready for print/production/launch!
Official Adobe Photoshop - Free Trial and Online Photo & Design ...
Brush packs
My favorite shop for drawing brushes, they have everything from brushes to textures to stamps. It's a huge library of elite quality brush packs ✨✨
True grit texture supply / Procreate Brushes
One of many amazing packs from Retro Supply! I love the textures in these shader brushes
Gouache Shader Brushes for Procreate
These brushes are amazing for giving a handmade feel to your digital work!
Linocut Texture Brushes for the Procreate App by Mabel and Bea
