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I haven't drawn in years outside of mechanical or design sketches. I really haven't done much in the way of artist drawing since my really good set of colored pencils were disappeared long ago.

Paper has historically been my canvas, whether it's combined with pencil(even the colored variety) or quill and inks. I have never used a digital drawing pad before and really have no idea about quality, specs or even interfaces of outside of product adverts and reviews.

Canvas size with scanner size with scanner cost with physical media VS learning curve with compute with drawing pad.

Help! Those that have use drawing pads, what's your experience with?

I haven't drawn in years outside of mechanical or design sketches. I really haven't done much in the way of artist drawing since my really good set of colored pencils were disappeared long ago. Paper has historically been my canvas, whether it's combined with pencil(even the colored variety) or quill and inks. I have never used a digital drawing pad before and really have no idea about quality, specs or even interfaces of outside of product adverts and reviews. Canvas size with scanner size with scanner cost with physical media VS learning curve with compute with drawing pad. Help! Those that have use drawing pads, what's your experience with?

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I switched to an iPad with procreate and affinity a few years ago and have never looked back. The ability to try new brushes and techniques and then just remove a layer if I don’t like it is amazing. I honestly have never thought of switching back. Good luck

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I can second this, I’d mention to add in an Apple Pencil. Procreate is a pretty awesome program.

[–] • 1 pt

Sorry! Yes Apple Pencil is a must. I’m so use to it being part of my iPad I forgot to mention it haha

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Do you have experience between the 1st and 2nd gen pencil versions?

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No I sure don’t. If you Reddit you can ask questions in R/Procreate, or even just use the search function to get some opinions.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Great info! I have an iPad mini sitting around and never even thought about putting it to work in other ways like this. I suppose it's at least a good way to dip my toe into the digital space.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Procreate is a pretty extensive application for $10. I got it and a pencil and just started fooling around with. Thanks for the info.