Drawing and Art on beats Touchscreen pc.

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#1 solidsneek101
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I have the latest touchscreen beat pc where you can rotate the screen etc what would I need to make graphic art on it? I'm talking sketching, color etc it's not something I have ever looked at before but I'm a keen art enthusiast. Any help would be great.

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#2  Edited By PcGamingRig
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Manga Studio 5 or Autodesk Sketchbook Pro are good. They are cheaper than Photoshop as well and just as good if not better. Manga Studio 5 is best for creating comics, but it is probably good for any style of art if you are good enough.

Adobe Illustrator is considered the best if you have the money, though.

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#3  Edited By XaosII
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Besides the software, probably a Wacom Bamboo would be your best place to start for entry level pen sketching. The computer being touch is not going to cut it for sketching. Touch is way too insensitive for sketching.

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#4 AlexZor
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+1 for Sketchbook Pro. Its cheap compared to the big names but its a fantastic tool I have in my own work flow. Hands down, I have never used a program that simulates a pencil as well as SBP does. You can also make custom brushes very easily or even import ones you find online in a snap. If your PC didn't come with one, look for a pen stylus to draw on screen with. Be aware that using the touchscreen will most likely have some sort of delay (lines won't be drawn immediately as you make the motion). Its not awful but it is noticeable to someone who is just getting started. If you keep with it, you'll learn to work with it and it will be a non-issue.

If you're just getting into digitally drawing/painting stay away from the Adobe suites until you're more serious about it or if cash isn't a problem. The Adobe suites are on an odd subscription based payment now and its usually better to get an entire package than a solo program. On the other hand, at 60 bucks (for the perpetual license option), SBP will not tank you if you decide the hobby isn't the right fit.

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#5 uninspiredcup
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I'd recommend artpad my friend, it's a wonderful program for casually sketching.