The program crashed once and I may have invented a few swear words. I also have a habit of making very large images, with many layers, and I find that the program doesn’t handle larger projects as well. However, after a quick YouTube search I found many tutorials for creating my own brushes, effects and even how to make comic book pages. The main drawback I found was the lack of instruction offered by the company. This program is used by many artists, even professional ones, to create single images that range in complexity. Almost every “brush” I’ve used behaves so naturally it makes the transition from traditional medium to digital much smoother. It’s not difficult to get a close approximation of watercolor or marker texture and blending, more so than many other programs I’ve used in the past.įor being such a light program there is an incredible amount of flexibility and customization allowed. There are tons of variations and natural textures for brushes. The program is extremely easy to use and customize. The requirements aren’t as substantial as other programs, but it is still powerful. Paint Tool SAI is a program developed by Systemax that was designed to be lightweight and easy to use. The first program I’ll discuss is Paint Tool SAI. Through this series of articles called Tools of the Trade, I will explore some programs artists can use to create comics, illustrations and even animation. For many, the gold standard is Photoshop, but if you’re just getting your feet wet, what options are there?Īs someone who has looked into these options extensively, I’ll share my first-hand experience with using the most recommended programs. These programs vary in what they can accomplish, price, and ease of use. There are so many tools available for artists looking to create digitally.
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