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tablets
art programs
softwares
income
organization
tablets
Drawing devices
my favorite daily tablet!
Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 4K Pen & Touch Display
for drawing outside of home
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi 256GB Silver
used with ipad
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
art programs
to create digital artworks
on both pc + ipad
my current most used software for drawing!
brushes are highly customizable and can be imported / exported! there's also community brushes you can browse through that are both free and paid. you can also sell your own brushes too!
my current most used software for drawing!
brushes are highly customizable and can be imported / exported! there's also community brushes you can browse through that are both free and paid. you can also sell your own brushes too!
Clip Studio Paint
only on pc
i use this software a lot to work on pixel-related work!
it can be purchased through their main website, humblebundle, or on steam!
i use this software a lot to work on pixel-related work!
it can be purchased through their main website, humblebundle, or on steam!
aseprite
only on ipad
brushes are highly customizable and can be imported / exported! you can often find artists selling their brushes through ko-fi, gumroad, patreon, ect.
brushes are highly customizable and can be imported / exported! you can often find artists selling their brushes through ko-fi, gumroad, patreon, ect.
Procreate
only on pc
an alternative to clip studio paint! i used this for many years before swapping over to CSP.
brushes can be customized but not imported / exported.
an alternative to clip studio paint! i used this for many years before swapping over to CSP.
brushes can be customized but not imported / exported.
PaintTool SAI
softwares
for other art-related uses!
only on pc
used to essentially make a reference page for drawing!
used to essentially make a reference page for drawing!
PureRef
only on pc
for animating 2D artwork!
for animating 2D artwork!
Spine: 2D skeletal animation for games
only on pc
really amazing tool for creating live2d models also known as a vtuber model! artwork is sliced then rigged through this program! afterwards, the rigged artwork can be used in vtubestudio and tracked via webcam, phone, or ipad!
really amazing tool for creating live2d models also known as a vtuber model! artwork is sliced then rigged through this program! afterwards, the rigged artwork can be used in vtubestudio and tracked via webcam, phone, or ipad!
Live2D Cubism
income
these are some websites I've personally used to make income on my art via commissions, merch, and reward incentivized subscriptions
the first website I've ever used for accepting commissions from twitter and one of my faves! i also currently use their memberships system!
there is no discovery so you will have to do your own advertising!
notable features:
* 0 fees
* clients can use stripe / paypal
* tips + donation
* commission listing
* shop for digital / physical merch
* memberships ( similar to patron )
there is no discovery so you will have to do your own advertising!
notable features:
* 0 fees
* clients can use stripe / paypal
* tips + donation
* commission listing
* shop for digital / physical merch
* memberships ( similar to patron )
Ko-fi
pretty new but easily one of my favorites!
they have a growing marketplace full of wonderful artists and clients looking to get work done!
notable features:
* discovery feed ( amazing filters! )
* commission listings
* clients can tip after you finish commissions
* clients can request commissions then wait for you to accept them OR you can set it up to be instantly accepted
* messaging system
* trello-like organizing for ongoing commissions
* clients can post reviews and you can post reviews for clients too
* new shop feature!
they have a growing marketplace full of wonderful artists and clients looking to get work done!
notable features:
* discovery feed ( amazing filters! )
* commission listings
* clients can tip after you finish commissions
* clients can request commissions then wait for you to accept them OR you can set it up to be instantly accepted
* messaging system
* trello-like organizing for ongoing commissions
* clients can post reviews and you can post reviews for clients too
* new shop feature!
VGen
i used to use this one before swapping to ko-fi memberships!
notable features:
* you can send deliverables directly through patreon
* posting feed that your patrons can view
* the organization of this website is amazing!
notable features:
* you can send deliverables directly through patreon
* posting feed that your patrons can view
* the organization of this website is amazing!
Patreon
i haven't used etsy too much YET!
notable features:
* discovery feed
* pre-existing client-base!
* ever growing marketplace
notable features:
* discovery feed
* pre-existing client-base!
* ever growing marketplace
Etsy
organization
for tracking commissions / projects / art trades / ect.
my go to absolute favorite site for organizing commissions and showing my clients the current status of their commission!
notable features:
* desktop + mobile app
* customizable to a degree
* power-ups aka plugins / add-ons that have extra functions! (my favorite is “amazing fields”)
notable features:
* desktop + mobile app
* customizable to a degree
* power-ups aka plugins / add-ons that have extra functions! (my favorite is “amazing fields”)
Trello
also a big favorite of mine! i use this one not only for commissions, art trades, and projects but for my own personal use for digital bullet journaling and organizing!
notable features:
* desktop + mobile app
* pretty customizable so you can definitely personalize your own themes!
* templates are available and created by others ( you can find them through google! )
* calendars, tables, and more!
notable features:
* desktop + mobile app
* pretty customizable so you can definitely personalize your own themes!
* templates are available and created by others ( you can find them through google! )
* calendars, tables, and more!
Notion