In today's world, computers are increasingly penetrating our lives. Many areas are already simply unthinkable without the use of a PC: complex mathematical calculations, design, modeling, Internet communications, etc. Finally, it came to drawing!

Now not only artists, but also simple amateurs can easily try to draw some kind of “masterpiece” using special programs. These special programs for drawing on a computer are what I would like to talk about in this article.

*I note that only free programs will be considered.

1. Paint is the default program…

It is with Paint that I would like to start a review of drawing programs, because. it is included in the OS Windows XP, 7, 8, Vista, etc., which means you don’t need to download anything to start drawing!

To open it, go to the menu " start/programs/standard", and then click on the "Paint" icon.

The program itself is extremely simple and even a complete novice who has recently turned on a PC can understand it.

Of the main functions: resizing images, cutting out a certain part of the image, the ability to draw with a pencil, brush, fill an area with a selected color, etc.

For those who are not professionally engaged in images, for those who sometimes need to correct something in pictures, the program's capabilities are more than enough. That is why I recommend starting your acquaintance with drawing on a PC with it!

2. Gimp is a powerful graph. editor

Gimp is a powerful graphics editor that can work with graphics tablets* (see below) and many other input devices.

Main functions:

Improve photos, make them brighter, enhance color reproduction;

Easily and quickly remove unnecessary elements from photos;

Cutting website layouts;

Drawing pictures with graphics tablets;

Own file storage format ".xcf", which is able to store texts, textures, layers, etc.;

Convenient ability to work with the clipboard - you can instantly insert a picture into the program and start editing it;

Gimp will allow you to archive images almost on the fly;

Ability to open ".psd" format files;

Creating your own plugins (if you have programming skills, of course).

3. MyPaint - artistic drawing

Website: http://mypaint.intilinux.com/?page_id=6

MyPaint is a graphics editor aimed at beginner artists. The program has a simple interface coupled with unlimited canvas sizes. There is also an excellent set of brushes, thanks to which, using this program, you can draw pictures on your computer, just like on a canvas!

The program captivates with its simplicity, realism - the pictures come out from under the pen almost like the best hits on the walls of professionals.

In the program, you can choose canvases, for example, wagons, walls, buses, on which to work your creative miracles in the future.

The panel provides a choice of a huge number of colors - more than 100 pieces! It is possible to make smudges, change the distance to the surface, use markers, etc. In general, a whole arsenal of graffiti artist!

5. Artweaver - replacement for Adobe Photoshop

A free graphics editor that claims to be Adobe Photoshop itself. This program simulates drawing with oil, paint, pencil, chalk, brush, etc.

It is possible to work with layers, convert images to various formats, compress, etc. Judging by the screenshot below, you can't even tell it from Adobe Photoshop!

SmoothDraw is an excellent graphics editor with a lot of options for processing and creating images. Basically, the program is focused on creating pictures from scratch, from a white and clean canvas.

You will have a large number of design and artistic tools in your arsenal: brushes, pencils, pens, pens, etc.

The work with tablets is also not bad, coupled with the user-friendly interface of the program - it can be safely recommended to most users.

7. PixBuilder Studio - mini photoshop

This program on the network, many users have already dubbed mini photoshop. It has most of the popular features and capabilities of the paid Adobe Photoshop program: the brightness and contrast editor, there are tools for cutting out, transforming images, and you can create complex shapes and objects.

A good implementation of several types of image blur, sharpening effects, etc.

It's probably not worth talking about such features as changing the size of the picture, rotations, reversals, etc., probably. All in all, PixBuilder Studio is a great program for drawing and editing on a computer.

8. Inkscape - analogue of Corel Draw (vector graphics)

This is a free vector image editor, similar to Corel Draw. This vector drawing program - ie. directed segments. Unlike bitmaps, vector images can be easily resized without losing quality! Typically, such a program is used in printing.

It's worth mentioning Flash here - it also uses vector graphics, which can significantly reduce the size of the video!

By the way, it is worth adding that the program has support for the Russian language!

9. Livebrush - painting with a brush

Website: http://www.livebrush.com/GetLivebrush.aspx

A very simple drawing program with good image editing capabilities. One of the main features of this editor is that you will draw here brush! There are no other tools!

On the one hand, this limits, but on the other hand, the program allows you to implement a lot of things that in no other - you will not do this!

A huge number of brushes, settings for them, strokes, etc. Moreover, you can create brushes yourself and download from the Internet.

By the way, the “brush” in livebrush means not “just a simple” line, but also models of complex geometric shapes ... In general, it is recommended for acquaintance with all fans of working with graphics.

10. Graphic tablets

A graphics tablet is a special device for drawing on a computer. Connects to a computer via standard USB. With the help of a pen, you can drive on an electronic sheet, and on the computer screen you immediately see your picture online. Great!

Who needs a tablet for what?

The tablet can be useful not only for professional designers, but also for ordinary schoolchildren and children. With it, you can edit photos and images, draw graffiti on social networks, easily and quickly add manuscripts to graphic documents. In addition, when using a pen (tablet pen), the hand and wrist do not get tired during prolonged work, such as when using a mouse.

For professionals, this is the ability to edit photos: creating masks, retouching, editing and editing complex image contours (hair, eyes, etc.).

In general, you get used to the tablet very quickly, and if you often work with graphics, the device becomes simply indispensable! Recommended to all graphic lovers.

This concludes the review of the programs. Good luck and beautiful drawings!

Computers, which entered our lives not so long ago, have already become excellent helpers for us. Smart machines greatly facilitate work in all areas of human activity. Especially computers help creative individuals like artists. Surely many people know how difficult it is to paint pictures by hand. Rubbing paints, preparing the canvas - all this is a very long and dreary process, after which the desire to create is completely repulsed. And the process itself One wrong move or stroke - and that's it. The picture will have to be redrawn. After all, it is almost impossible to correct the error.

All this greatly hinders the creative process. But we are already living in the 20th century. Already a long time ago there were various programs for drawing on a graphic tablet and even a smartphone. Now you can use your personal computer as a canvas. But in order to create on your gadget, you need a special program for graphic drawing. And sometimes it's hard to find a good app. But this article is meant to make things easier for you. After all, we will consider the best programs for drawing.

Graphic drawing

The technical process reached the artists. Now anyone can create a masterpiece using their gadget. However, many painters are still skeptical about graphic drawing. And in vain! After all, drawing with the use of new technologies has a lot of advantages. We will talk about them.

Perhaps the first thing to note is the economy. Artists are forced to constantly acquire canvases, paints, various types of brushes. And it is very expensive, because professional ones cost a lot of money. Drawing on a computer, you do not spend a penny. All you need is a mouse or graphics tablet.

Another advantage is the huge functionality. Professional drawing programs have a lot of settings. You can change the sensitivity of the brush, the pencil, its transparency, etc. Using all these settings, you can create a real masterpiece.

Graphic tablets or computer mouse?

Well, we talked about the benefits of drawing with a PC. Perhaps now it is worth discussing the main tools for writing virtual paintings. Surely those painters who have at least once entered the standard Paint understand that drawing with the mouse is rather inconvenient. In order to create virtual masterpieces, the exact position and appropriate kinetics of brush movement is necessary. An ordinary computer mouse cannot provide users with all this. Therefore, special tablets have been developed for artists and designers, which are also called digitizers.

Usually, a special stylus pen is included with such a device, with which you can work with a digitizer. In fact, the artist works with the tablet, as with a canvas. The device connects to the PC via USB. Then the user writes his masterpiece on the tablet with a pen, and the drawing appears on the screen of his monitor online.

Can you draw with the mouse?

Many aspiring artists don't have the funds to buy a professional tablet. It is for this reason that many are interested in the question: "Is it possible to draw on a computer with a mouse?" In this part of the article, we will try to answer this question.

It is quite possible to draw with a computer mouse. Not only that, you can do it very well. The main thing is talent and desire. As an example, we can cite a recently released video that conquered the Internet. In it, the guy, using the mouse and standard Paint, was able to draw the famous portrait of Leonardo da Vinci "Gioconda". The program also plays a big role in drawing. It is necessary to choose one that has extensive functionality. In addition, you need to perfectly learn how to use all the functions that the software provides you. In this article, we will consider programs for drawing on a PC that have the most complete functionality.

At the moment, there are many different applications. Despite this, questions about which programs for drawing on a graphics tablet to choose do not decrease. Are you also interested in this? Then the article is for you. After all, now we will consider the best programs for drawing on a graphics tablet.

Paint

Perhaps we will begin our acquaintance with drawing programs with Paint. This is a standard program that is present on devices with software from Microsoft. It has a rather meager set of functions, but even with them, with the proper level of skill, you can create good drawings.

inkscape

The program we are going to look at now is Inkscape. Excellent program for drawing in Russian. The main advantage of this software is simplicity. The developers have created an intuitive interface that even a child can understand. On the left panel you can see the full panel (brushes, pens, pencils, etc.), on the top - the parameters for the tools, and at the bottom is the palette. Everything is marked with standard, understandable icons for everyone. But just because a program has an easy-to-learn interface doesn't mean it's meant for beginners. Inkscape has a lot of settings. It will take quite some time to figure it out.

Many people are looking for free drawing programs. Inkscape is one of them. This program is used by both experienced and novice artists. Inkscape uses the universal SVG format. Thanks to him, without any problems, you can create illustrations and even animation.

Is this software suitable for beginners? There are tons of tutorials on Inkscape. Therefore, novice artists and animators do not have to master the program on their own.

gimp

Gimp is one of the most powerful The program has a huge functionality. In addition to drawing, you can use it to edit photos, cut layouts for websites, and more. Perhaps the main feature of the program is support not only for a graphics tablet, but also for other, less popular input devices. Another interesting feature is support for custom plugins. If you have programming skills, then this feature will greatly facilitate your work.

livebrush

Livebrush is an excellent drawing program based on an engine called Adobe AIR. This fact may scare away many, because the software written on this engine is famous for its instability. But don't worry. Livebrush functions very smoothly, and even when the RAM consumption is exceeded, the program works without lags and crashes.

As for the design, the program pleasantly surprises with its interface and menu. They not only look pretty, but also inspire creativity. For example, the canvas has a fairly realistic shade, and the brush exactly repeats the ink painting technique.

In terms of functionality, Livebrush has quite a few different settings that will allow you to create your own unique style. In addition, the program allows you to work with both vector and s. In order to switch between these two modes, you must press the appropriate key, which can be found on the top toolbar.

Of the minuses, you can notice the lack of customization. You will not be able to customize to your whims. For example, the toolbar is always on the right side, and unfortunately you won’t be able to change this.

graffiti studio

Quite a specific and narrowly focused program. As you can tell from the name Graffiti Studio, this is an editor in which you can create your own graffiti. Of the interesting features, you can notice the ability to choose a background. For example, you have the opportunity to leave your masterpiece on a wall, train car, bus, etc. It also pleases with an extensive set of colors (there are more than a hundred of them in the editor). In addition, Graffiti Studio has a lot of settings. You can create streaks, apply different markers, change the distance from the surface, etc. We can say that Graffiti Studio is a real writing simulator.

MyPaint

Looking for a graphic drawing program suitable for beginners? MyPaint is the best choice. A simple and intuitive interface, coupled with an unlimited canvas size, gives a huge scope for rampant fantasy. A huge set of brushes will allow you to draw in almost any manner. Using the create your own brush feature, you can discover a new, unique style. Among other things, MyPaint supports hotkeys, the use of which will greatly facilitate the work on the work. You can customize them to your liking in a special menu.

Corel Painter

And since we have touched on programs for beginners, it would be unfair to keep silent about software for professionals. Corel Painter is the best graphic drawing software available today. The application was developed by the notorious company Corel specifically for professional designers and artists. In the arsenal of Corel Painter there is an immense functionality, the study of which you will probably spend more than one month. Already at the first entry you will have access to about 30 brushes. For each of them, you can select up to 20 different types of villi arrangement. In addition, the program contains the so-called texture brushes of foliage, metal, asphalt, etc. The palette deserves special attention. Corel Painter has a huge number of colors. Tellingly, each color on the computer looks like it would look in real life. Since the program provides many possibilities, a huge manual has been written for it, which is already built into the software. In it, the creators talk in detail about each function, its application. This guide is so large that the creators did not dare to localize it for the Russian segment. That is, Corel Painter is not Russified. And this is a huge minus. Another disadvantage of the program is the price. In order to use this offer, you will have to fork out and give the developers about $ 380. But it is worth noting that the price is fully justified. In this program, having skill, you can create real masterpieces.

MAXON Bodypaint 3D

MAXON Bodypaint 3D is an excellent 3D drawing program. Using this software, you can easily create a high-quality texture or three-dimensional sculpture. MAXON has many different tools that will allow you to transform standard objects into true highly detailed masterpieces.

Using this offer, you can create professional textures for video games. But it is worth noting that 3D drawing is a very laborious process. It takes a lot of time to learn how to draw three-dimensional sculptures.

ArtFlow

Where can I get high-quality drawing programs for Android? Sometimes inspiration finds the painter in the most unpredictable places. Sometimes during a boring couple, a muse may come to you. But what if you don't have a graphics tablet handy? You must use your smartphone. But in order to draw with your phone, you need special programs for drawing on Android.

The title of the best graphics program for mobile devices can be safely assigned to the brainchild of Artflow Studio - the ArtFlow application. This is an amazing mobile program that is not inferior to its PC counterparts in terms of features and functionality. A huge number of tools, a lot of settings and a lot of colors. Drawing with this application is a pleasure. In addition, I am glad that ArtFlow is distributed absolutely free of charge. Anyone can download the program from the Play Market.

Text: Viktor Bespaly

The computer has changed its role more than once during its evolution. If earlier it was bought in order to create, now it has turned into a multimedia entertainment center. On a computer, you can watch movies, listen to music, play games - and for most people this is enough. But not for those who want to create. Today we will talk about how you can draw on a computer - and at the same time draw beautifully.

A real designer is unthinkable without art education, he must be fluent in the technique of drawing (pencil, charcoal), graphics (watercolor, gouache, pencil, ink, etc.), painting (gouache, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil). But everyone can master computer graphics. A computer in the hands of an ordinary person can turn into an obedient tool for the embodiment of his artistic thought - the very one that he cannot translate on paper.

The first thing to remember is that there are two types of graphic files: vector and raster. The set of tools and programs you need will depend on which graphics you prefer. In vector files, the picture is formed by a set of curves and shading functions. Each time you open this picture, the editor program draws the image from scratch. In raster files, a picture is a set of dots with a color parameter, and the picture is universal, but takes up more space.

USEFUL IRON

One of the most important parameters of a computer is the amount of RAM.

Contrary to many claims, a very fast processor is not needed to draw on a computer. A real frequency of 1.5-2 GHz is quite enough, it will be Intel or AMD - it doesn't matter, it all depends on the means and preferences you have. The most important parameter of a computer working with graphics is the amount of RAM; the more it is, the better. Our working applications, such as Photoshop, Painter, OpenCanvas (or even 3DS MAX), are very fond of having a lot of RAM. And if you are going to create complex multi-layer compositions (and you are definitely going to?), then you can’t get away with standard 512 MB DDR. You can recommend to put at least 1 GB; the speed of RAM affects performance less noticeably.

An ultra-modern video card is not needed for drawing, the brand also does not really matter. However, there is an established opinion that the best cards for drawing and graphics are produced by Matrox.

Now the main thing: the periphery. And we'll start with the good old scanner- without it, the artist will have a very difficult time, but he is needed, first of all, to enter background blanks into the computer. For example, you have drawn a palm tree, and now you need to place it on an island by the sea. Take a similar illustration on paper, scan it, style it like a painting and place it as a layer under a palm tree. A digital camera can compensate for the lack of a scanner, but in this application it will cope with the task with a C grade. You can make sketches by hand on plain paper, and then correct them on the computer, having previously scanned them. A decent scanner will cost you 2 - 2.5 thousand rubles.

And finally, the main peripheral device for a computer artist - digitizer or tablet. They come in two main types - drawing and graphic. Drawing tablet designed for CAD applications such as AutoCAD, 3DStudioMAX and their equivalents. Such tablets have a pen without a degree of pressure - it is either pressed or not, details are not provided here. The main advantages of these tablets are high resolution and positioning accuracy; an old model with a large area will cost about 1,800 rubles.

Graphics tablet differs in the following: a small platform (the areas of the graphics are small compared to the drawings); it positions the point rougher, but it feels pressure on the pen, and this is a big plus. If you use Adobe Photoshop, then working with chiaroscuro and brushes of different thicknesses will be much easier. Additionally, you can use the function that makes the stroke brighter or paler, depending on the force of pressing - as a result, we get the opportunity to draw a lighter or darker "spot" without changing the brush.

For our case, graphic tablets are best suited. Prices for non-professional models start at 800 rubles; as you understand, the more expensive the tablet, the better it is and the more convenient it is to work on it. However, even on a small A6 matrix, everything can look quite tolerable.

Another useful device uninterruptable power source. Better to play it safe than later grieve over the loss of a brilliant creation, over which you pored over for a week. Estimated price depends on the desired capacity and the number of connected devices. In order to have time to save the drawing at the right time and turn off the computer correctly, a UPS worth 1,000 rubles is enough.

Mice are ordinary

A rather exotic input method is trackball- an inverted mouse with a big ball. The user rotates this ball with his fingers. The advantage of the trackball over the mouse is the high accuracy of cursor movement at low speeds. For everyday use, the trackball is inconvenient.

In choise mice everything is quite simple: whether it sits comfortably in the hand, whether there is scrolling or a 3rd button, etc., all this is entirely up to your taste. A separate conversation about rugs, carpets must be bought specifically, and not use those that come as a bonus to a new computer.

A mechanical mouse pad needs to be slippery and grippy at the same time. This means that the mouse should not stick to the carpet, but the ball should literally bite into it. For optics, it is better to choose such a rug so that the mouse does not jerk the cursor while standing still. The size of the rug should also be optimal - too large ones take up a lot of space on the table, and too small make the user often move the mouse away from the edge of the carpet.

You can also draw with a regular mouse. But not necessary.

PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS

There is a whole range of software tools - from simple tools for drawing on a computer to professional packages. The Windows shell includes one of the simplest packages - Paint. On the example of working with this package, you can get an initial idea of ​​\u200b\u200bhow to create graphic files. There are also more serious packages, for example, Adobe Photoshop. Let's try to briefly go through the main programs and highlight their advantages and disadvantages.

Painter is one of the best drawing software.

painter- the best program for computer artist. Version 8 is now out, called Corel Painter. Don't be fooled by phrases like "Procreate Painter is better than Corel Painter" - it's the same program. Painter easily imitates all currently known real materials for drawing and painting, and even the styles of individual well-known artists. The interface is intuitive, the only drawback of the program is that it is paid.

Adobe Photoshop- a package focused more on photo processing than on drawing. However, it contains many essential tools for an artist. Painting in it is not very convenient, but coloring pictures of comics is the very thing, and applying various styles and filters to them is even better. The great advantage of Photoshop lies in the fact that a huge number of filters, brushes and other add-ons have been created for it. You can easily convert all sketches into a single gallery with a recognizable style. Photoshop is paid and expensive, but it's worth it.

Photoshop is the most powerful graphic editor for all occasions.

OpenCanvas- a completely free program for artists, very easy and convenient, but in terms of functionality it is very inferior to expensive counterparts. In many ways it repeats the flagships, but greatly simplified. The project is developing, new updates are released periodically. Would recommend to all budding artists.

OpenCanvas is free and functional - that's what it's good for.

Ambient Design ArtRage- a special program that allows you to draw almost artistic works using a tablet computer or tablet. You can draw either yourself, or use any digital photo as a substrate; you can draw not only on a tablet computer, but also using an ordinary mouse or tablet. Very useful and absolutely free program.

Ambient Design ArtRage is designed specifically for tablet computers.

Corel Draw- vector graphics editor. For a long time it was considered a toy for amateurs, professionals disdained the program, preferring Adobe Illustrator. But the Canadian company Corel did not stand still - the situation changed after the release of the 10th series. The program has grown so much that today we can already recognize it as a very serious vector graphics tool. Everyone will like it - from a green beginner trying to draw “in Corel” for the first time, to a pro who, in no time, makes some fashionable trademark or label for a new beer with it.

Corel Draw is a powerful vector editor.

Combining these editors together, you can achieve almost any result. The only thing to remember is that the vector editor is always primary, and the raster editor is secondary. That is, having edited the file in a raster editor, it can no longer be converted to vector format, it will only be possible to overlay the next layer.

Summarize. The required set of a computer artist is Painter or Photoshop. Optional - Flash, Corel Draw, OpenCanvas. A vector editor will allow you to create an image from scratch, while a raster one works better with blanks. This, of course, does not mean that in the same Photoshop it is impossible to draw something decent, or even brilliant. But it is more convenient to draw in vector programs.

Options for practical application

Budget. Mouse, pad, bitmap editor.

If you invested a little more than the standard $ 10 in a mousepad and mouse, and if you have a lot of patience and no less time, then, of course, you will draw something. Sadly, drawing with a regular mouse is very difficult. At best, drawings are obtained in the style of children's primitivism.

Minimum. Scanner, sheet of paper, pencil, mouse, raster or vector editor.

This method is quite laborious, but allows you to get good results. The meaning is simple - you make a sketch on paper, scan it and process it in a graphics editor. The better the software, the better the drawing will be.

Comfortable. Mouse, scanner, Corel Draw, quality mouse pad.

It is very convenient if the mouse polling frequency is high, and with the help of vector editors you can draw any curved lines correctly. But this method is good only for vector editors.

How to. Graphics tablet, scanner, trackball, Corel Draw and Adobe Photoshop.

With this set you can draw at a high level, you are limited only by your skills and imagination.

Graphics tablet

A tablet is the perfect drawing device.

Probably, almost everyone who has ever picked up an electronic pen and tried to draw something on a graphics tablet has experienced bewilderment and disappointment. It looks so much like a regular pen, but the feeling of drawing is completely different. And the results, frankly, are not brilliant. Perhaps the result will be better if you understand the principle of operation of these wonderful plates.

A special grid is installed inside the tablet. These are conductors made of the thinnest copper strips. Each of them can be compared to a receiving antenna that receives a signal from an electronic pen. They allow special microcircuits to track the position of the pen on the tablet and transmit its coordinates to the chip. Further, the driver and the drawing program are included in the work.

When we draw a pen over the active area of ​​the tablet, then on the screen, if we have a graphics editor loaded and a drawing tool selected, a trace remains. Many tablets have a transparent plastic cover that can be removed and you can put a picture or photo under it. This will allow you to trace the image while copying it. At the pen itself, one end is for drawing, the other is for erasing. The device and principle of operation of all tablets are almost the same.

Successful work!

Many people like to draw a little, spending their free time on it. However, not everyone has the desire to mess around with real paints, brushes and canvases. Instead, they use drawing programs. They can create both simple drawings and real masterpieces. At the same time, due to the very essence of the digital image, the convenience of such drawing is much higher.

Free drawing programs

GIMP- a completely free program that can replace Adobe Photoshop. It has all the necessary functionality to create any bitmap images. In addition to processing photos, you can also draw in Gimp. For this, there are special brushes, texture sets and a convenient color palette.

You can work with Gimp using a mouse, touch, and even a graphics tablet. Due to the fact that the program interface is translated into Russian, it can be used immediately after installation, without studying the manuals.

Many note that Gimp is more convenient and easy to learn, its interface is not overloaded with unnecessary and unnecessary functions. If you do not have enough of its capabilities - you can install additional plugins. They will help open some special formats, speed up image processing, or add new tools.

Gimp is one of the most popular graphics programs, and among the free ones, it's the best.

Created by a group of students, it is very comfortable and functional. Its interface is similar to the standard Windows Paint editor, it is translated into a number of languages, including Russian, and this makes it easier to switch from one program to another. Paint.Net is very fast and does not require a powerful processor or graphics card.

Users choose it because of its simplicity, fairly wide functionality and, of course, a free license. This program does not compare with expensive analogues, it is difficult to use it in professional activities, but for home use Paint.Net is a good option.

Interestingly, right after installation, it can open very specific file formats such as DDS, which are used to create games. This made it popular among novice developers. Moreover, for the needs of texturing and drawing, its functionality is enough.

Pixia- a unique program for drawing on a computer. It was not created for simple graphics editing. Her original task is to create anime. To do this, the catalog of tools has all the necessary brushes, selected palettes.

Despite the fact that the program is officially translated only into Japanese, its users have created a number of localizations, including Russian. This, together with a simple and intuitive interface, lowers the threshold for entering the program. Anyone with even the rudimentary artistic talent can try their hand at drawing cartoons and comics using Pixia.

Of particular interest is that the program supports many graphic formats, including closed .psd and native .pxa. This feature allows you to use layouts made in Photoshop.

inkscape- a wonderful vector graphics editor that supports Russian, which you can download for free. You can use it to create diagrams and drawings, web graphics and real works of art. The closest analogue of this program is the paid Adobe Illustrator. At the same time, their functionality is approximately the same.

Inkscape, unlike other free applications, is competitive. Using it, you can create works of any level of complexity, save them in any vector and raster formats.

It is worth noting that drawing in Inkscape is very different from the classic one. All images consist of a number of template elements - straight lines, curved lines, circles and other geometric shapes. This approach to drawing makes it possible to ensure that even a fragment magnified a thousand times will not blur, turning into a set of huge pixels.

This is a simple "drawing tool" that works directly from the browser. It allows you to create simple, but quite beautiful drawings. To do this, it has a palette, a set of different brushes and a number of settings, such as transparency, line thickness, and so on.

It is almost impossible to use Yandex.Paints in the professional field, except perhaps to create some unusual, stylized graphics. However, for entertainment, this flash-program will do just fine. You can spend several hours in it, creating a fun drawing.

Due to the fact that this program supports animation, it has "blinking" brushes. The most popular of them is the "heart brush". By drawing a line on it, you will see that it consists of small animated figures. This opens up real scope for creativity. The program can be both in Russian and in a number of foreign languages.

artweaver is a very versatile program. In it, you can do almost everything related to graphics. Convenient tools for cropping, filling images, working with layers and gradients will help you process existing images, and advanced brushes will be a real discovery for those who love to draw.

In addition to standard pencils and digital brushes, the program contains a set of artistic ones. They display not only the color, but also the texture of the paint. Working with such a tool, you can adjust the amount of virtual paint and its humidity in order to achieve the most accurate effect.

A good program is not only a Russified interface, which is very similar to Adobe Photoshop, but also a wide range of additional functions. For example, Artweaver can reproduce user actions automatically (to create training videos), work on an image as a team using cloud storage.

Paid programs (Demo version)

The most popular program in Russian, which is designed exclusively for drawing. It is impossible to process existing graphics in it, but it has everything you need to create it. Those who buy the program get access to a huge selection of brushes, customizable by a number of parameters, a palette consisting not only of colors, but also of different types of paints.

This creative studio is suitable for those who prefer “virtual oil” drawings, because the display effects are amazing - they are incredibly high quality. Having made a stroke, you can appreciate on it small strips from the bristles of the brush. This allows painters to create not simple drawings, but entire masterpieces.

ArtRage is a great choice for those who want to learn how to draw, not digital, without spending huge sums on consumables. By connecting the program to a graphics tablet, you will get a great canvas, with great functionality and a lot of settings.

It is extremely important for a modern artist to learn how to transfer the results of his talent not only to paper, but also to a computer screen. It should be borne in mind that drawing on a graphics tablet is not the same as transferring mental images to paper. So be patient. In addition, having acquired a precious product, you should set it up and only then begin to master the program for working with graphic images.

This article will tell you how to choose, configure a graphics tablet and learn to draw on it.

Where to begin. Choice g graphic tablet

Apple pie begins with a selection of apples from the local market. Thirsty for stunning success in working with a graphics tablet, you need to choose it wisely.

Graphic tablets differ not only in cost, but also in purpose. Decide for yourself what you need a tablet for: draw, process photos, communicate? We list the most famous models.

The most budget option today is the model Bamboo which is well suited for both office and home use. Everything you draw on the tablet will be displayed on the computer screen.

Bamboo Connect suitable for drawing and communication. Model similar to her - Bamboo splash.

Bamboo Capture- the most popular model. Good for photo editing and drawing.

Bamboo Create- the most expensive model of the Bamboo line.

Graphics tablet Wacom Intuos focused on the professional user.

The most expensive and prestigious is the graphics tablet. Wacom Cintiq. It allows you to see the drawing on the tablet itself, and not on the PC screen.

Complete set and setup

After the purchase, the graphics tablet will be pristine - it will have to be configured. To do this, you need to either download the drivers on the website of your tablet model, or use the installation disk.

The pen, which is always included with the tablet, can also be used as a mouse - moving it over the surface at a height of two centimeters. If you want to draw, you should drive directly on the surface. Comfortable!

Moreover, the button on the side of the pen replaces the right mouse button. And with the help of the ring on the tablet, it can change the scale of the screen.

Master the pen tips, get used to them. To speed up the process, use a graphics tablet at your computer when you're not working on images.

Having set up a working tool, you can proceed directly to training.

Websites and Video Channels to Help the Aspiring Artist

The following resources will help you master the profession of an illustrator and improve your skills:

... - Graphic tablet lessons for beginners. The video deals with working with a sketch, a tutorial, transferring illustrations from paper to digital format.

- page of the school of concept design. Here you will learn how to draw concept art on a Wacom tablet in Photoshop. There is an author's free program on the basics of constructive drawing using traditional materials with a combination of drawing skills on a graphics tablet. A free analysis of a specific work of a student is possible.

Drawing and digital painting lessons in Photoshop (and not only) for both professional artists and amateurs. Also here you can find the work of various illustrators, their concepts and sketches.

Keep in mind that different artists use different programs to work with images. Each has its own characteristics, therefore, by searching for a demonstration of a technique, you can specify the program in which you are used to working.