#i have an xppen tablet and i really like it but i have one of the beginner ones and ive had it for a while

[realnielsbohr]

i need a new drawing tablet. its probably time to get a nicer one but they r so. expensive

[waneella]

I had an opportunity to test the new Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2) by XPPen!

It comes with a special X-Remote Control pad that you can bind your favorite shortcuts to! I really like that it’s wireless, because it’s possible to use it from any angle and by any hand.

Another great thing about this tablet is that it can be connected with just one cable. When your computer doesn’t have enough ports, such things are super important!

The pen is truly wonderful, it feels very solid and sturdy. It also comes in a beautiful case with two types of tips!

If you’re looking for a compact and very functional screen tablet - this might be a great option for you!

Available online here:

US store: https://bit.ly/3Rh55nl

CA store: https://bit.ly/3RAaVlb

[mynonjo]

Heavenly Body

Minthara in armor. Period.

Thanks @bloodpraxis for bullying me into drawing a proper armor and XPPen for giving me a chance to try their XPPen Deco Pro Gen2 ♡✧( ु•⌄• ) You can can use 'mynonjo5' to get an extra 5% off on the products in XPPen official store.

Below is my personal review of my new tablet (and a pic of my humble workspace)✌(‘ω’✌)

XPPen Deco Pro Gen2

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You can use 'mynonjo5' to get an extra 5% off on the products in XPPen official store. US store CA store

The size: I went for the XLW — the largest size and let me tell you, it's sure is one big boy. It's like working on an A3 sized paper and the tablet takes up a big chunk of your workplace. But hey, that extra space means you can really let loose with your arm swings for some dynamic lines. If that's too much to handle, don't sweat it, opt for the smaller sizes like the MW (A5) and LW (A4).

X-Remote Control: The X-Remote Control might be my favourite feature. With programmable buttons, it's a lifesaver for us shortcut maniacs. No need to reach for the keyboard any longer. The remote also works even without turning on the tablet, which is quite handy.

The Pen Case: This thing is metal, sleek, and just plain cool. Keeps your pen safe when traveling about.

The Pen: Eight extra nibs in two different types? I don't think I'd have to worry about replacements anytime soon. And with the eraser end, one less keyboard shortcut is needed.

Bluetooth: Okay, so I'm usually all about cables for a stable connection. But with my table looking like a cable jungle, Bluetooth has been a lifesaver.

Overall, loving my Deco Pro Gen2 experience so far!

[dismaidenart]

I recently had the amazing opportunity to try out one of XPPen's (@xppenusa) newest Android drawing tablets: the Magic Drawing Pad! I've not used a tablet with a screen before but this tablet's screen is super satisfying to draw on as it feels just like you're drawing on a piece of paper rather than on a phone or a computer screen. Because it is a smart drawing tablet, you don't need a connection to a computer at all and therefore can take this tablet anywhere with you so you can draw whenever, wherever you want! I also really appreciated that the tablet came with its own drawing glove and protective case as those items are often sold separately by other drawing tablet companies, plus when you purchase a tablet, you get several pre-installed drawing apps such as Medibang and ibisPaint.

Right now, XPPen is having a sale where you can get up to 45% off from Nov. 11- Dec 9 so check it out if you're looking for a smart tablet that's specifically made for artists!

Use code: "dismaiden5" to get 5% off your order today!

Magic Drawing Pad

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CA store: https://bit.ly/3UkOUrj

ACK08 smart keyboard

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[mynqzo]

🌿 XPPen Magic Drawing Pad Review!

I was fortunate enough to receive the new Magic Drawing Pad from XPPen and give it a shot by doodling and drawing on it for the last few days!

To be honest - I was very surprised at how quickly I began to like it, I always wanted to have a hand held digital drawing device I didn't need to connect to my laptop or PC, and this tablet really easily fulfilled that want. I ended up taking it with me on the bus, to cafe's and generally kept it around in my bag to snatch out whenever I wanted to doodle. The tablet I had already on my desk was a product from them as well so this definitely lived up to my expectations.

(And for a tech-bad grandpa like myself it was very easy to set up)

Cat approved! She is very happy I get to lounge around on my couch more than hunch over my table to be honest, so plus for both of us!

It's a 12 inch Standalone Android drawing tablet with a 3:2 wider ratio screen. It comes with an X3 Pro Pencil which got 16k pressure levels, is higher accuracy and provides a smooth drawing experience with the newest pen technique (X3 pro smart chip) (no need to charge!) 

And for eye protection it has low blue light, proven AG etched glass surface that simulates realistic pen and paper feel.

It's also got pre-installed drawing apps like Medibang and ibisPaint for up to 6 months of free access.

And overall, it's thin, light, and portable (6.9 mm thickness and 599 g net weight), therefore easy to take with you wherever and whenever.

If you're looking to get one for yourself please check them out and see if it's too your liking as well!

LINKS:

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[vimeddiart]

I DREW MY OC TOAST AAAAAA

The folks at XPPen sent me the XPPen Deco Pro (Gen 2):

XPPen is having its 18th anniversary, and is celebrating with sales and product promos, so it's worth checking those out.

My thoughts on the tablet (and purchase links) under the cut!

⭐ Review ⭐

First impressions: After unboxing the tablet, I thought it sleek and professional-looking, especially after setting it up with my PC.

The remote I LOVED right out of the box because I enjoy fiddling with buttons and wheels. The keys are super satisfying to press.

The pen and storage case are nicely complete, lots of spare nibs to switch out (though I mainly stuck to the default nib while drawing, the textured ones have a nice gritty feel similar to paper).

I had some troubleshooting when I started, as connecting to Bluetooth wasn't happening with either the tablet or the remote. I tested the Bluetooth connection with a different device and my phone successfully, but couldn't with my work PC. I was promptly helped by XPPen Support, and it turned out to be a Windows update messing things up, so I uninstalled it and Boom; I could connect both the tablet and remote, no problem. Up until then, I used both via cable, which was a convenient option!

The tablet: The XL model at 15 x 9 inches, with plenty of space to work (although you'll need space to put it, luckily I have a lot of desk to spare), and can connect via cable or Bluetooth. It also looks so dang pretty.

The tablet was so smooth, and the pressure (16k pressure levels) felt amazing to draw with. After fiddling around with the pen settings, I barely had to press down to get a nice flowy line.

I usually work on a screen tablet, so it took some getting used to returning to a pen tablet and looking at my PC screen again, but it came back to me quickly. It actually helped my posture, as I tend to shrimp-curl over my screen tablet while working.

As lovely as it was to work on, I feel this size may be too large for me, despite it being perfectly proportional to my PC screen. I like to draw quickly, and I noticed myself making more effort to travel over the surface of the tablet and tiring my arm out faster than usual. I needed to take more breaks and stretch often, although I could classify that as positive. That said, this tablet has a sloped resting area that helped. All my drawing tablets have been medium-sized, so I'm probably just conditioned to that surface area.

The battery lasted as long as it took to draw this piece and more! I didn't need to charge it the entire time.

The remote: I love this thing so much. It has ten shortcut keys and a wheel you can configure to your heart's desire. Five sets of key functions!!! That's fifty shortcuts!! I only configured four sets and struggle to memorise them, but it's very convenient. I have my keyboard right next to the tablet and would bang out shortcuts there, but this remote changed my life.

I've been using it for a month now, and it still hasn't needed charging!

The pen: Comfy to use, with a design I was already accustomed to, and one thing I noticed was that the nib wasn't scratching the heck out of the tablet. After all the drawing I did with it, not a single mark.

I LOVE popping the case open to retrieve or store the pen, and it's one of those physical things that I find satisfying and so rare with digital products. I thought it would be nice to have a pen stand too, but I have pet birds that will (and have) run away with my tablet pens, so a storage case is a strong solution.

Final thoughts: This is a solid tablet with the potential to become an essential tool for industry professionals and freelancers. I didn't think I could be convinced out of a screen tablet, but I was offered a super strong contender. I can confidently recommend it, plus my experience with support was a positive one that boosted my trust in the brand. Overall, I had a great time using this tablet and really appreciate the opportunity I've been given to try it out!

⭐ Purchase links ⭐

US Walmart Store

CA official store

[venusmage]

FAQ Post!

I've gotten a good amount of repeat questions the past few years and thought I'd make an FAQ. No need to RB or anything, this is going to go in my pinned post!

I still always happily will take questions, this is just for folks who might want to just find the answer without going through the extra effort. These are mostly about art and TTRPGs :)

ART STUFF

What brushes/programs/hardware do you use?

Almost all of my regularly used brushes come from either Retro Supply or True Grit Texture Supply! I'm not sponsored or affiliated, just really like the quality of their products. They have sales fairly frequently and I've never had any complaints. I also use quite a few products by Ittai Manero.

Right now I primarily work in Procreate on an iPad Pro. Procreate is my favorite art program and I'm quietly hoping they eventually make a desktop version.

I very recently also got an XPPen Deco 01 V2. Partially because there's some art programs on desktop I want to learn (Aseprite, Blender) or programs that have superior desktop versions as compared to mobile (ClipStudio). I'm also teaching some grade-schoolers digital art and wanted to have the same kind of tablet as them (I haven't used a screenless tablet for over half a decade). As of right now I'm very happy with it! For the price it's an easy recommendation.

I mainly use ClipStudio in this instance, and the brushes linked above both also support the program (aside from Manero). However there's a huge user-base that upload free assets constantly that makes ClipStudio so great. I especially like painting in it for some reason!

What's your opinion on AI art?

I don't like it, obviously, but I get how people who lack the context and education on why it's bad wouldn't get it. I also think that some other artists fearmonger a little too hard regarding it and it has the unintended effect of making the situation and it's nuances even harder to understand. I talked about it here.

Did you go to art school? Would you recommend it?

I did, I have a BFA in illustration and graduated from CCAD in 2018. Every art school is unique and my experience with art school and the benefit it gave me is VERY different from how I believe it may be for others. As of right now I think there's a lot of good cheaper online resources than private art education in general. I did have a wonderful time there though, and it's availability helped me eventually escape a domestic abuse situation - so my feelings are a bit complicated.

Do you have a dream art job?

I'd love to be a college-level art teacher. Funny I know, considering I just said art school isn't always worth it. I just deeply enjoy the craft and discussion surrounding art in general. I'm tempted to make art videos one day to scratch that itch.

What's your favorite/least favorite part of the drawing process?

I hate sitting down and getting the sketch started (hello ADHD...) And flatting. Linework/sketch cleanup and finishing details for color are where it's at for me.

What made you interested in art?

My grandfather was a painter, sculptor, and stained glass maker. He will always be one of my biggest inspirations. In terms of media, there's a ton - but I started internalizing art as a skill after seeing the Shivering Isles DLC concept art by Adam Adamowicz. I started appreciating how art can be weird and beautiful and whatever you want after reading Evan Dahm's Rice Boy (and the rest of his work). I also had a particularly beautiful book cover for A Wrinkle in Time by Leo and Diane Dillon when I was little and their art rewired my brain chemistry. At the time I said Adamowicz was my most impactful inspiration but on reflection I really do think it's the Dillons. I talked a little about it here.

(2023-24) Commissions haven't been updated in a while. Can I get some more information as to why?

I have a post here about it! If you're one of my clients, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any further issues. I apologize for the delay and am more than happy to work out something with you if you're unhappy with the wait. I'd advise messaging me here or on discord - the latter of which is linked in the post.

TTRPG/DND STUFF

What system is your DnD game running?

I'm running my game using a modified 5e ruleset. 5e happened to just be the first TTRPG system I learned and I also really enjoy Forgotten Realms as a setting - though I take extensive liberties with both. I'll probably be moving away from WoTC's products and the system after this campaign, though. I already change lore so much the setting has a lot of differences.

What materials do you use in your DnD game? Do you play online or in person?

As much as I'd adore to get to play IRL with my friends at some point, our game is currently online. For our current campaign I recently made the switch from Roll20 to Foundry VTT. If you're an online exclusive DM and have the money to buy the one time license, I would recommend it!

A list of what I use to run my current game:

Foundry VTT

Discord (A custom server for Voice Chatting/Private DMs/Memes and art sharing/Scheduling)

Epic Isometric (On Patreon. Digital isometric maps and tokens. Have been using them since at least 2020 if not earlier. Will be making tutorial videos soon!)

The Dungeon Sketcher (Also on Patreon. Also isometric maps and tokens. The artist frequents Epic Isometric's discord server where we all share custom assets we've made, too. His stuff blends in pretty seamlessly with EpicIso)

Vile Tiles by Gabriel Pickard (Found on the Roll20 marketplace, but you can use the assets in any VTT. For theater of the mind and RP backgrounds)

Artstation (Our game is not streamed, so I tend to use backgrounds I source from concept artists for RP backgrounds. If you stream a game, obviously always ask the creators of your assets if you can use them.)

Procreate/An art program (I draw the PC/NPC portraits for our game myself)

Milanote/Any note-taking method (Milanote is just what I use to plan the game, since I already use it for other hobbies and commissions as well.)

Do you stream your game? Is there someplace I can find out more about it? Are you looking for players?

I am not looking for players! Our game is also not recorded or streamed - mostly because I'd get some serious DM stage-fright. I also like it being a relaxing experience for myself and my friends where we're performing for ourselves, instead of with the pressure of a potential audience.

However, I do have a toyhou.se world where information on the game is available - including session recaps! If I ever get the time I also want to draw fun comics and little animations of what happens because my friends are very inspiring to me and DMing has quickly become a favorite hobby.

You can also search the words "Seven Asunder" on this blog and you'll find relevant posts here.

Can I use your art/assets/ideas in my own game?

I can't really stop you. If it's not recorded, streamed or monetized and you're not saying you created anything I made yourself, I legitimately don't care! This even includes using character art I've made. I just would like to politely request you don't post any of it publicly to avoid confusion and to respect my players - many of the NPCs in my games are also characters they create and I cannot give permission for them (obviously). It also would kind of suck to see one of my own beloved characters supposedly "belonging" to someone else.

Essentially, I understand taking inspiration and having "placeholder" images/artwork for characters in a game. Not all of us have time or resources to have custom art! Just don't take one of my or my players' OC's designs and start saying they're yours publicly , pretty please :)

Once commissions are over and I find the spare time, I intend to release free-to-use (personally and for streaming) art packs for folks' games. I also highly recommend the patreons I linked above.

[venacoeurva]

I really enjoy the cheap matte screen protector over a glass one feel, it feels more plasticy altogether like a graphics tablet surface (and the matte feels like my XPPen tab) especially with the clunky case I have my ipad in, unfortunately plastic apple pencil tips still feel better for me but they're not long for the world when it comes to using them on a matte protector, so the cheap off brand ones get sacrificed

[amalas-tutorial-and-inspiration]

What tablet or device do you recommend if you're interested in getting into digital art?

To be honest anything you can afford!

Xppen has nice tablets that are def more affordable than wacom for example. If you are just starting it doesn't have to be anything expensive and fancy. In my opinion it doesn't even have to be a screen tablet. But I think this is more personal taste and I get that some draw better with a screen tablet. I still use my old wacom intuos which I bought in 2015 as my very first and only tablet.

It was 90€ back then. And I understand that this is not cheap, but def cheaper than a lot of other tablets out there. And I still use it :D If you really never drawn digitally I also feel buying a used or refurbished tablet will do too. Like try out first if this is something for you. You always can upgrade later. Don't buy anything expensive and fancy if you never tried it and don't know digital is for you! Yes, sure, there are devices that are better than others, but as with many things I feel in the end it depends on personal taste and what works for you. I know others who would struggle with my old wacom, as much as I would struggle with their expensive and great screen tablet. It does take some time to figure out what works for you. So just start simple and have fun!

As programs I can really recommend Firealpaca. It's been some time since I used it but all of my art from 2016 to early 2019 was with Firealpaca and back then it was a free software you could just download. Not sure it still is, but I think so! Medibang is also free or at least cheap and a good way to start. The first program I started to draw with in 2015 was Paint Tool Sai. It wasn't free but just a $20 one time purchase. It's a good program!

Other than this I can highly recommend Clip Studio Paint, but here you have to pay. So this might be something to upgrade to later when you see that digital art is something for you. I switched to CSP in 2019

[cosmicpoutine]

hi!!!

sorry if you've already answered this, but i really love your art (i LOVE your art!!!) and i was wondering what digital art tools you use/would recommend for someone relatively new to digital illustration (as far as program and/or tablet).

i've had the opportunity to borrow an ipad and a wacom tablet (one with a screen and one without) a few times, and others have told me the main difference is wacom tablets are sometimes(?) used in more "professional"/"company" artwork but ipads are more convenient to some people bc you don't have to be connected to a computer.

i also know the drawing program you use with the tablet is a factor, if you have any advice on this.

sorry this ask is so long -- i'm torn on the decision and thought i should ask some artists i really admire what they use :) i really appreciate any advice you can give me -- and again, thanks for sharing such beautiful art!

i think i have answered something like that before but i can't find it.

there's no such thing as more professional when it comes to tablets or ipads. i know a lot of professional artists prefer ipads, so it's really about preference.

if you prefer ipads you don't have to limit yourself to apple. i use a tab s6 lite ( i will never shut up about it), it's way cheaper in general and support most art apps except for procreate bc they're ios exclusive (which sucks fuck procreate). xp-pen have something similar to an ipad too, it's the magic drawing pad (stupid name) and it's closer in price to samsung (i never used this one so idk if it's better than samsung).

as for tablets they're usually immensely cheaper and xp-pen even have one you can connect to your phone so you don't even need a computer or laptop anymore. so if you're a beginner and don't wanna invest too much money and just test the waters i highly recommend a tablet, xp-pen tablet deco mini 7 is like 30usd i'm not joking. their display tablets are also cheaper than most companies (maybe not huion but idk), i use the xp-pen artist 12 pro on my laptop

as for apps and softwares... you don't have to pay for shit. there's a lot of free options (i use sketchbook pro on my tab s6), and you can also find pirated versions of photoshop and paint tool sai (which is what i use on my xppen). krita is free too.

TLDR: samsung tab s6 or xp-pen tablet deco mini 7. krita, sketchbook pro and pirated paint tool sai

also thank you for the compliments hjawbsgilhk <3

[arabian-batboy]

dude i saw that other artists drawing after yours and seriously debated saying something to them but didnt ;; alas

laptop trackpads are unfortunately not great at drawing :( you can get tablets for pretty cheap (mine was $50 and has lasted me five years-- huion and xppen are both cheap brands) but if you dont want one, i got by with a mouse just fine for a long time lolol (ibispaintx on a mobile device works well too!)

for drawing tips i recommend doing studies-- find some art you want to emulate and copy it by eye :) through practice youll get better!

Thanks for looking out for me, but please never do that. My idea was such a basic idea, so even if they were inspired by it, I really have no right to be mad about that.

I tried using a tablet before, but I have really shaky hands and I just don't like the feeling of drawing on a screen/glass, so I think I will just stick to using my touchpad for now since I only have to use one finger/not actually grip anything (also I can still use any function I want in CPS on my laptop, so I'm not losing anything)

I might give those Wacom Intuos thingy a try tho, I feel like they might be a perfect middle ground.

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#5

More redesigns! More redesigns! This time it's the whole Fenton family! As always, my notes will be under the cut. I really appreciate everyone's support and feedback about this series. I plan to work on Vlad next. I think I'm the most excited for his since it also has to do with my unnamed au that I shared a while ago, but haven't done anything for yet. Until now that is >:).

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#3

I decided to update my Danny Phantom redesign. Now it's even LESS animation friendly. Not that I was going for an animation friendly design to begin really I just think it's funny how with every new iteration of Danny I draw there's always one or two more things added.

I'm really proud of how these turned out and I think he actually looks 14 for once. I think before I was kinda close, but he looked more 16 or 17 to me. I'll go more into my design choices under the cut so this post isn't a mile long.

Tools used: XPPen Artist 15.6 Pro, Clip Studio Paint

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600 notes - Posted September 15, 2022

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(Click for better quality!) I PROMISE I DIDN’T FORGET ABOUT MY CROSSOVER! I’ve just been busy with other projects lately, but now I can actually sit down to work on this some!

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602 notes - Posted January 1, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

Haven't drawn Danny since January yikes! I've been having the urge to rewatch the series again so I felt compelled to draw this. And it's Dannymay! This isn't for any particular prompt (I was too lazy to find the prompt list), but I wanted to get SOMETHING out. So here's the boy! Idk if the lighting and shading make sense but it looks cool so I'm calling it good.

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632 notes - Posted May 13, 2022

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[dinoswordsb]

I've been wanting to save up for a drawing tablet and the wide selection of choices is kind of intimidating :O I was wondering if you had any recommendations??

Mmmmm it's tough to really reccomend something off the top of my head specifically BECAUSE there's such a wide range of options...really it just depends on what your needs/wants are ^_^

I don't have any specific model in mind but an easy way to narrow it down is to think about specifications; do you want a display or pen tablet? What size do you prefer drawing on, something big or do you like to go small? Ideal budget? Do you want something easy to take with you, or prefer to keep it in one place?

All that in mind, if it's your first tablet, i CAN rec my first one, or something similar. I got it back in 2015, a Wacom of some sort; I believe it was a hybrid, but either way you can find something pretty similar thats likely much cheaper on Amazon right here

About 200 bucks, manageable but easy to see size, and a display. Mine lasted me quite a few years. After that I moved to an iPad for convenience and I still use it to this day, plus if I need to I can also use it for school, so that is an option to keep in mind as well

Either way at the end of the day just try to grab something best suited to your needs ^_^ if you keep all that in mind it'll make it easier. If I had to offer a tip though, in my experience, brand doesn't really matter just make sure the reviews reflect a decent tablet bc oftentimes they're wildly expensive from huge name brands like Wacom when you can get something just as good for much cheaper 👍

[hattersarts]

So @XPPen sent me their new pen display tablet to review! It’s the new Innovator 16 (https://xp-pen.com/product/638.html) with a 15.6 inch display.

Full review under cut with more pics! 

First off my only regular use of this type of drawing on display is my 12.9 ipad for travel and the occasional go on a cintiq or yiynova in the past so im no expert with pen displays, I work with a wacom intuos pro on the daily.

image above shows everything they include in the box, they include a power block (and every converter) but if you have the USB space you can run it purely off your pc (2 USB and 1 HDMI port) which was so smooth and lass faffy then needing another plug. 

side note i love the travel pen holder w/ nibs, it sucks when my pen gets dusty when i chuck it in a pencil case to travel.

The screen is really nice to work with its a 1920 x 1080 pixel size with a screen 13”9 x 7”10 with makes the ppi just over 140 which didn't make me feel like I could see every single pixel on the screen. I also liked the physical size, it didn't cramp my desk nor my drawing, my UI wasn’t 5 miles across the desk. They have actual stats about the colour profile on the product page but all i can say is the colours were loooooovveellyyyyy on my eyeballs.

The tooth on the screen is great, v similar to a paper texture ipad cover, the wheel supports two settings (one on the black (virtual), one on the outer silver (mechanical) and the buttons have notches and size differences to tell them apart under your fingers. (I dont use hotkeys on tablets, too many buttons to map and my intuos's are all taped up bc i kept spilling hot drinks on them while i worked, which i ALSO accidently did with this xp pen tablet with coffee and it survived!)

next thing is the size, this thing is /THIN/ its 9mm wide yet feels super solid and that's what really struck me when i first lifted it out of the box. I'm on Win 7 (I KNOW) Clip Studio and installation was a dream I just plugged it in to my pc, downloaded & installed the drivers, restarted once and I was good to go. (they said you should remove all other drivers before you install theirs but i forgot to uninstall wacom’s and it was fine, its unfortunately incompatible with wacom’s and you cant have pen pressure on both only the xp-pen when both are installed)

There's slightly more parallax on this than the ipad but wayyy less than older display tablets that i've used and it didnt get in the way of my drawing, also no lag that affected my drawing.

main con for me is the lightest pen pressure, it doesn't pick up the pen when you drag it across the surface of the screen using only its own weight pushing down unlike my intuos, this did affect my sketching since I work very lightly. (i'm only using the stand they provided here)   (Video link to example of what i mean)

If you add a little bit of pressure it picks it up fine but it gave me the feeling like my pen was skipping the beginning of my strokes. The pen is a little lighter than the wacom one and this almost felt like it might be solved with a heavier pen? I got more used to this as I drew with it over the day and didn't affect my painting and it’s def something you could get used to over time.

I spent all day with it yesterday and rigged a somewhat ergonomic stand with the one they give you which is sturdy and travelable but not a good angle or height for long period of drawing (oh for the day tablet producers ship their products with good stands) I worked on it for about 8 hours and it never got hot.

Overall I'm really impressed with the tablet, it eliminates a lot of my past gripes with pen displays and I think if you like working with them, it's currently £449 ($499) in their stores which i think is great bang for your buck with this.

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[apolunee]

hellooo! i was the anon who told you abt the pencil sketch! i saw you make one with a pen, let me tell you that it's really good! i really like it, thank you so much for doing it uwu 💖💖💖 also ofc your art still inspires me a lot! i hope one day i could buy a tablet and make my digital drawings like you, hehe 🤭 also, can we be friends? you're really kind to me, and i admire you a lot, of course if u don't wanna it's totally fine, i just wanted to ask ☺️ anyways, have a nice day! 🥰💞💞💞

hi pencil anon! glad you liked it :’0 hope you can get a tablet that you like soon!

if you’re on a budget i know there are some really good pen tabs at low prices, like smaller huion pentabs (good value for when you just wanna try digital out, i even saw a few <$50AUD). XPpen also has some relatively less costly display tablets too if you wanna go straight to drawing on screens.

..basically i would stay away from wacom as my first tablet shdbdj <- personal experience

other than that no worries!! feel free to shoot me another ask or a pm/dm/whatever it’s called on tumblr if you wanna talk more, have a nice day too uwu 💕💕💕

[8pxl]

this was created on @xppen 22R PRO ! they were kind enough to send me one to review SO: 

the 22R is a 21.5”/1080p display tablet that comes w connection options like USBC it has 20 shortcut keys and 2 dial wheels i use it to create pixel art w photoshop and it’s been great the color settings default was beautiful, i also haven’t noticed any parallax when drawing and the keys have improved my speed tons! my old tablet had keys but they were awkwardly placed so i never used them, these are really intuitive to use! 

the 22R also came with a super adjustable stand and you can adjust the height to pretty much anything, it also came w a lil glove, an extra pen + nibs!! the pens are cool cause they don’t take batteries or require charging! the cons of the 22R is it’s heavy honestly!

 i feel like if i’m picking it up i might drop it but it’s also sturdy because of the weight so it doesn’t wiggle or move on the desk so i guess that’s a trade off! overall it’s an amazing quality tablet for the price and i love it ! 

buy here: http://bit.ly/2oXxe9L