5 Free (and Really Good) Drawing & Painting Apps

[@LilAlaku]

0:44 Medibang (fire alpaca) 2:44 Autodesk Sketchbook 6:10 MyPaint 7:53 IBIS Paint X (ad supported) 10:50 KRITA

[@stopit-iquitthisacc6397]

Zodiac ALC lucky.......

[@lilytheloser7262]

@Zodiac ALC me too my mom bought me it

[@Angelica-km2tk]

Weird flexes but ok..

[@ss70745]

Zodiac ALC What’s the differences from IbisPaint X?

[@allforkixm8624]

Milkii Tears Ahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahaha My parents are Asian,and I’m pretty sure where that leads

[@Miau_pawz]

0:51 medibang 2:52auto desk sketchbook 6:10 mypaint 8:57ibis paint or ibis paint x 10:52 Krita

[@shubhistimepass9731]

Which are the ones who don't work on android?

[@animator4287]

@@shubhistimepass9731 mypaint? Idk.

[@nicoleparkershian3059]

Thank you

[@shubhistimepass9731]

@@animator4287 thankyou ✌🏻

[@nwnsthetic4284]

Which one do you recommended

[@froggy9779.]

Me: *does digital art for a year* Also me: try’s zooming in on a paper

[@poopfart7593]

Wah same

[@rosalienual1899]

Lol

[@princessleeii4090]

Same

[@yeshello4861]

i swear i got so used to reading on my phone that when i was reading on a book, i was tapping on the words to search for the meaning but i realized that i cant do that on paper

[@yzadalawatatlo4158]

Sameeeee

[@lov3r444]

me drawing on a paper: me drawing in digital: how to draw again-?

[@hera4462]

Omg this is honestly soo true!! Like I started doodling and sketching on paper and stopped digital art for a bit and now I litterly can't make my way around it anymore 🤭 like it feels like I forgot how to draw 😭

[@lov3r444]

@@hera4462 ikrr

[@Cooper_Le_Fomx]

This is me but reversed

[@k0yo337]

hahaha thought im the only one

[@セリン-x3q]

same XD

[@dylsaster]

everyone in the comments: *says that they use their fingers.* me: *sweats cause literally made a digital pen with some aluminum foil.*

[@sugarlu9388]

Pure talent😂😂

[@envoxity9544]

Wait dylsaster how did you do that-

[@dylsaster]

@@envoxity9544 it's easy, put two or three layers of the aluminum in a normal pencil (only in the part that writes and if it doesn't have ink the better), with the nearest tape you have paste it and it's done.

[@radzikra]

Does it work does it workk

[@jameslattier3940]

Same

[@q_highsky9919]

drawing on paper is a legend

[@roro6320]

Respecting others and not judging others for their medium is legend

[@roro6320]

@@pineapplec0ke misinterpreting my comment is legend

[@FantasyVaIIey]

Truueee

[@wendyy5660]

just sleeping and eating the whole day is more legend.

[@idontknowreally2474]

drawing anywhere is a legend. all types of artists are valid.

[@katvalentine9962]

Tablet : check Diy stylus: check Awesome free apps : check Motivation: missing

[@persephone9307]

Ikr I gotta force myself

[@alberlineee]

I only have the tablet 😅😂

[@ericford3653]

You can do it!!!

[@luuveon]

Tell yourself once you get started, it will be more fun! I had the same problem so yea

[@ericm5124]

Yes.ME HAVE DIY STYLUS BUT NOT MOTIVATED XD

[@rami6385]

I used to draw on flip a clip (yes an animation app 😅) I later switched to ibis paint X and I still use that now. It's pretty good!

[@borneostreasurebox8339]

hi, may i know how u turned on the palm rejection?

[@xXJoeyXxcoooool]

I is ibisPaint to !

[@alyssaderrick2832]

I use ibis paint x too lol I know there are better stuff but like idk

[@wolfkeefoxrcwf9334]

Yea FlipaClip 😭

[@cherrysoda.]

That’s cool! I still use flipaclip for drawing because ibispaint is too complicated for my mind to handle.

[@yanisyoutuberulmpower3734]

No one: Litterally no one: Me drawing with my finger

[@nightappleispoisonapple1775]

Same😭😥

[@sam-xu8tk]

I feel like my artwork is better when I draw digitally with my finger, dont know why probably never had sketch papers or idk

[@iceybobba5499]

😌🤣

[@justcallmelucky]

Ur not alone

[@yanisyoutuberulmpower3734]

😂😂😂

[@secretaryofhell1217]

I draw on Ibis Paint X since 2016 and I'm very happy with it. It's simple and fun to draw on it, so I appreciate it a lot. Good for beginners 👌

[@caycee0-yeet431]

It is a very good app in my opinion!

[@e.g.garcia6528]

Yeah it's pretty great

[@nonasomar]

Skylah Wolfy Yeah expect I’ve had it for a few months ( I still suck but I trying to get better) but it’s really good

[@CowboyMylo]

I've tried many different apps and I love Ibis Paint X :)

[@T_Acc]

UwU

[@bonnyue]

Actually Ibis Paint you can use two finger tap to undo, you can set it in the settings (that's actually default so idk what you did) and watching an ad = 18hrs of all brushes.

[@itsjester6477]

Bonny and the ad isn't that long.

[@bonnyue]

@@itsjester6477 ikr!

[@carlianarojas1437]

The three fingers undo is on Sketchbook. That’s what he said xD

[@iamluyu]

Bruh, I would die if I had to see ads to use a brush... I think for y'all is worth saving at least 25$ to when CSP pro has sales, cause believe me, CSP is the best. And I know 25$ is 'lot of money' but instead of buying a 200$ phone, maybe buy a 150$ one and save for this kind of programs...idk, those are personal decisions + idk if CSP is available for phones... I'll have to do a research jejejjejej

[@briethey-them9542]

And now there's even more brushes! Honestly, only way they can improve is letting us download new brushes from online, like fonts

[@mightymurph550]

I use sketchbook. Its relatively simple and easy to use, but sometimes pinch to zoom can be a bit wonky

[@lysiee8638]

Ibispaint is my favorite. It’s controls are easy to understand and take control of and like he said, so much variety in brushes. The creator updates often, mostly adding new and useful brushes. Just recently, they added a hair brush and braid brush, which is basically a pre-made braid for you if you need to practice. By watching a 10-20 second ad, you unlock everything for 18 hours

[@zeroakaz-boy9896]

ibis paint is my fav, im so sad abt the fact it can only be used on mobile. since i might switch to pc soon :(

[@downloadableram4212]

@@zeroakaz-boy9896 Krita is one of the best free programs for pc. Sorry I know i’m 2 months late but still

[@wellnothin9213]

I do use too, but I think I get problems when it comes to blending...

[@mirishikibacchus6862]

@@zeroakaz-boy9896 lol didn't you know that Ibis came to windows 10

[@zeroakaz-boy9896]

@@mirishikibacchus6862 IT DID?

[@ej-ej49]

**Me drawing on ibispaint** Aight time to try to draw in my sketchbook **Frequently trying to click the undo button on paper**

[@jmjmwan]

SAME I'm used to pressing the undo button its a habit now 😭

[@foreignluvr]

IF THIS ISNT TRUE-

[@karelcarlos8193]

Oh my--

[@Purrsport]

Yes- I do the two fingers tap so when I wanna redo I accidentally undo

[@elizzza.j]

Literally me-💀🔪

[@catsupy]

"You don't have to remember my last name!" Me: BRAD COLDBREW!

[@thebradcolbow]

That would be such an awesome last name :D

[@fnkidgrace9961]

Lol it’s brad colbow! Sorry if I get it wrong I’m new :D

[@invader_whoa3919]

He’s not a nitro coffee drink... lol

[@heyimmari]

400 like :3

[@icy-hot-snacc5661]

Gracie Eloise It’s supposed to mean that, as it means she doesn’t really remember it ;0

[@redgoldcrown3990]

I was pretty pleased with Krita's features when I ended up downloading it in a panic to do some digital design work for a volunteer project about a year ago (originally my work could all be done traditionally then scanned, but due to limited manpower I signed up to do some digital as well). didn't have much opportunity to see its linework, but I did some poster artwork on it that I was proud to turn in.

[@inisipisTV]

In SketchBook Pro Mobile you just need to single finger double-tap the lower-left corner of the screen to Undo, double-tap the lower-right corner to Redo. I never use the Three finger swipe.

[@Artofizanagi]

You mean to tell me I've been using this app wrong?.... You shattered my world view.

[@noahmukono]

I never use the 3 finger swap too. 🙂

[@inisipisTV]

@@samueldraws - The top-right corner is for resetting the canvas view, but you can actually set the controls in the App's preferences. I set the Top-left corner to go back to the previous color.

[@oonaverse]

I just click the little circle where everything pops up :/

[@ngocta603]

Before this I never even knew there was a 3 finger swipe on it 😂

[@jaytakajeremiahtisdale2042]

It’s great people can still make good art without having to pay or have an annoying subscription

[@keylleiii]

Him: using apple pencil Me: *making a stylus with a q-tip*

[@microwavablespaghetti9591]

LMFAOOOO

[@fisherbankole]

@Kaidyn Hawkins I’m getting my Apple Pencil today

[@aminathhaneen8943]

I just bought my stylus pen it works very well

[@aminathhaneen8943]

I hope you would get one too

[@thatoneguy5692]

Do you know what tablet he’s using at 0:41 ?

[@MassachusettsBeachDreamer]

Brad, I am impressed most of all by Krita, as you are. I can never settle on one medium, and so have pen & ink sketches, oil painting-not so good at that, and acrylics. I desperately want to learn political lampooning and such as that. Really enjoyed your presentation and glad to have found your site. Thanks for all your work.

[@b1njjj95]

It's nice to know that there are a lot of great free alternatives that work just as well as the more commercialized softwares like Adobe Photoshop or Procreate. Not everyone can afford to pay monthly subscriptions to these expensive programs, and it can get a little discouraging to be an artist that wants to produce amazing work but doesn't have access to these glorified programs.

[@depressed_souldeath3951]

I totally agree with every word that you typed,because I'm on low funds not by choice but its what has changed my life within a year and I take care of my 73 mom whom is fading away from Alzheimer's and Parkinson as well as soon I'll be getting at least 4 teeth removed and my Insurance doesn't pay for it

[@joseunknow6144]

Why do ppl write so much here

[@NintCondition]

Is Procreate a one time fee of $9.99?

[@maxtramuntana1780]

@@NintCondition Yeah

[@maxtramuntana1780]

Procreate it’s just paid once, not a subscription

[@aria9226]

Me: i wanna be a digital artist! *Me tries to download every editing apps* My storage: im going to destroy ur career

[@fidafathima2055]

True

[@quit6174]

Hmmm, I recommend ibis paint X, so your phone storage won't kill you 😂😂

[@aria9226]

@@quit6174 ibis paint still gives off mbps cuz if you creat ome artwork it takes alot of mbps xD

[@quit6174]

@@aria9226 oh wow, okay. 😂😂😂😂 Looks like ur phone storage will kill you if you download ibis paint X 😢😅😂

[@aria9226]

@@quit6174 ima just use my ipad instead xD

[@yiav374]

Me: ooh finally some free apps Video: *_uses iPad pen_* Me: *TRIGGERED*

[@aimarlangley4156]

lmao what?

[@alexkaruhn4165]

@@aimarlangley4156 what I got from this is :iPad very very expensive

[@aimarlangley4156]

@@alexkaruhn4165 ipad 7 is a good ipad. I recommend you buy that one. However the pencil is expensive.. i just use a stylus

[@xxpotatoempressxx6729]

『cloudpuffツ』 buy a stylus IT WILL WORK TRUST ME THATS WHAT IM DOING RIGHT NOW EVEN IF ITS A CHEAP ONE IM USING A CHEAP ONE IT WORKS

[@aimarlangley4156]

@Aya Virgo you can't afford a cheap stylus?? damn

[@greenieandbrinatv]

I love ibis paint x I still use it since 4 yrs ago!

[@raymondrivers4482]

Really? Okay thank for suggest.

[@greenieandbrinatv]

@@raymondrivers4482 np

[@fizzbee5137]

Him: **Uses IBISPAINT instead of the IBISPAINTX logo in the tumbnail** Me: *Confused screaming*

[@ronneyx.a7001]

LOL

[@petrichorrs]

What makes this comment better is that your pfp is bakugou scree- screaming, I can even hear it lol

[@aeriiiwwinxie4537]

@@petrichorrs 🤣😂

[@florancetotikalizhimomi7101]

@@petrichorrs are you a once me too .

[@florancetotikalizhimomi7101]

English isn't my first language

[@BenFrankarts]

Weeeeeeee! If it’s free it’s for me!

[@zoloswaqqer]

Ben Frank lol

[@liberty9002]

Lol Same

[@Iguess_imanartist]

Saaaame

[@PxndaCakes]

Same

[@ojie285]

Yeah because we're broke :)

[@counttheclock3318]

Me who’s been drawing with FlipaClip for 4 years:*Abouta go test which one is better now*

[@EvanSage]

Moonie Doonie you say, “draw” yet you have a gacha pic, edit: this comment is valid anymore so just take it as a joke of the pass s I g h

[@niktokej1645]

@@EvanSage true

[@makimasan5492]

Me i try drawing

[@luvmew.]

Poxxie it doesnt mean grey don’t draw

[@EvanSage]

•A n g e l . • . • . C a k e• r/woooosh

[@cohenmd5243]

I'm trying to start drawing and I want to do digital first because Ive always struggled with traditional and the amount of mistakes I've done I find it more sensible to use digital as it's easier to undo things and make the lines look better

[@itsmegreymaloco1983]

Me. tooo

[@nadicabozanic6619]

same here 😄

[@3polygons]

In Krita there's also an uber fast method now for 1-click coloring flats (flat coloring), extremely useful for comics. Can save hours. I am not sure if you mentioned it... Plus for those making textures, seamless, tiling, you have a sort of wraparound mode that is a heaven's gift for that matter (or anything tiling).

[@alofii6106]

Me: *sees ibis paint x inside the thumbnail* Also me: *I MUST SEE*

[@luuveon]

SAME

[@Roose-224]

LMAO same!

[@crazygirlhh]

saaaame lmao

[@izzy4791]

@PR_RIVKA VAIDYA no I have ibis paint x and that is logo for it.

[@elenazamani9108]

The people who disliked only like procreate because “ItS MoRe ExpEnSIv sO iTs BEtEr”

[@stepheneyes1134]

@Milky, yeah I wish there was only a one-time purchase on adobe products :'(

[@erviaa]

Stephen• Eyes that’d be amazing.

[@iyla3742]

Stephen• Eyes ikr, though it’ll probably be expensive, it’ll be much better

[@tuyetnguyen3084]

My mom dosent want that I buy it😭or I can ask it for my bd

[@Hithere-ut1pl]

Procreate is really good, but im a child so i use sketchbook 😂👉🏼👈🏼

[@mariannejensen349]

Walter to get into digital art. Looks so easy and simple. But once I try, it's like I have a steep climb ahead of me. A lot of things to work on, even before I can really begin to do the actual exploring of where my artlimits lie

[@hitpointsharry1344]

"I'm an artist I've been doing digital art on my iPad for a couple months now I think we can upgrade to something more artsy like Sketchbook Pro" *downloads sketchbook pro* "Holy crap what the frick am I even doing what does this button do?"

[@milkeyway7105]

I honestly feel like autodesk is much easier than ibispaint or medibang. Might be just me

[@ducknoisesintensify8007]

@milky way I have tried ibispaint x but it is so complicated! Nothing feels as natural the only thing i prefer is the double tap to undo I also like how the brushes feel more natural did you try ibispaint x

[@julien4305]

Pladyduck Godzilla You can turn on the double tap option on settings

[@ducknoisesintensify8007]

-HiddenCracks- ahhhhh I wish I knew this before but I got procreate

[@nobody9706]

The best app is indeed the one you know how to use, and I only know how to use Procreate haha

[@mikesculpts1965]

Krita is so good! The guys at Blender studio used it to texture for Spring in conjunction with Blender texture paint.

[@thatsagoodone8283]

Hey Brad, I really come to enjoy your videos. :-) Good work! I feel insecure sometimes to understand where the differences between all apps are and as an amateur with a day job, I dont have the time to learn all the programs... What I want to say: It would be cool to have a orientation video: What programs exist for what... are there differences? You always point out that when it comes to the equipment, like tablets, its a matter of preferences. I think that goes for the programs as well. Maybe you can give us a tour around modern programs! Would be cool and Im already hyped to watch it. :-)

[@rikoanimation291]

0:44 Medibang 2:44 Autodesk Sketchbook 6:10 MyPaint 7:53 IBIS Paint X 10:50 KRITA

[@Lia_Chen]

btw I’m just liking everyone’s comments

[@thatoneguy5692]

Do you know what tablet he’s using at 0:41 ?

[@sparkyfizzy]

100th like

[@FalloutPlayer45]

Vault 111 likes

[@pndawan9621]

When I use sketchbook on iPad, the lines get blurry real fast when zooming in even with a high-res canvas

[@badmanjheez]

yeah I noticed that on my windows pc too it doesn't make the work look neat

[@kenmakinnie5904]

yeah it's the same for windows

[@kranz9382]

FlipaClip is really blurry when you zoom in

[@Artist_of_Imagination]

I don't know.. I am using autodesk for a year and have never faced that problem...

[@marshmellowminecraft662]

lol

[@mylastestaddiction739]

Thank you, I’m trying to teach elementary school kids how to use simple art apps. I think sketchbook is gonna be perfect!

[@blondgirl101]

Sketchbook is really, REALLY awesome. It's incredibly user friendly and I think elementary school kids would be able to get the hang of it quickly. It's like a grown up version of MS paint!

[@DariaImNotReal]

I try sketchbook on my frist pen display and it is SO easy to understand and use and you can also animate whit it. I think it can be a good start

[@nobody9706]

I wish my elementary school taught me digital art

[@mylastestaddiction739]

I run my own program for kids to help them learn ways to use the arts. :)

[@sisyphusatrest5703]

I'm trying to start drawing traditionally again to learn digital and your videos are one of the first I've watched that's helpful. Thanks.

[@arthradot2439]

Having a Krita animation tutorial would be awesome! I’ve tried it out before but I keep getting a little lost and overwhelmed. So by the time I draw the first few frames, I’m worn out and I ditch the whole thing haha

[@oliviah-4573]

0:44 Medibang 2:44 Auto Sketchbook 6:10 MyPaint 7:53 IBIS Paint X 10:50 KRITA

[@stinkthedog1396]

So I have been drawing online with my Apple Pencil for a bit now, so then one day I used paper, and tried to zoom in 😂

[@nobody9706]

And I tried to double tap 😆

[@princepanta1846]

PFFFFFT

[@aaishakhanam5211]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Rachel-Classical]

fr relatble

[@scootzmcshootz5223]

EXTREMELY helpful video. Admittedly, I went the "easy" route to start, and bought an S6 Lite because I was also looking at buying an e-book for long trips. I was slightly worried I may have over sold myself on it, but after seeing this, and realizing the potential of the available apps, and my beginner status in this whole world, I feel like I made the right move. thanks for the confidence boost, brad.

[@cookiedough2581]

Me: *installed Medibang Paint* Still me: *typing on youtube how to use this app*

[@lukewalker3]

Yep me to

[@bell3366]

Me an digital artist who sucks: Wat does dis do? How to select? I want to make this big, how do you use the thingy? Where is the layers? I can't select palette! I'll delete it later...

[@bananamilk6059]

It's so confusing to use

[@Roseee_]

I can't get used to it lol I can pretty much only use ibispaint.

[@BerrysStar]

Medibang is my main app for drawing and I'm extremely comfortable with it. I tried using ibis but it's a no no from me

[@qaisinhd]

Me sat over here with my crappy active stylus that has no pressure sensitivity, scratches my tablet and sometimes automatically disassembles itself 😌💅

[@two_.p1ece]

No one: Me: YaAh i ToTtAlLy HaVe A sTyLuS.

[@undercoverdontjudge1576]

CaN yOu PeEp mE uP you can make one out of tissues. Just roll up a tissue, tape the body except for a small tip, wet it and then let it dry but it should be alitttttttle wet. Then BOOOOOOOM

[@rodeljamito7805]

@@undercoverdontjudge1576 or you can get a unsharped pencil and a vv small coin and put it of top of the unsharped bit and get a potato chip bag and wrap the silvery side on top of the coin and tie with a rubber band

[@sunflowerpetals4637]

Yes just use a pen haha

[@ThisIsTheUsernameIEnetered]

I have a pen that is made for digital drawing and it's really good just look up stylus on ali Express it was only €1

[@sunflowerpetals4637]

@@ThisIsTheUsernameIEnetered ooo nice!

[@fatimasyed9845]

I used ibis paint every day before watching this video and it’s also my favorite.

[@gachaaster2295]

IbisPaint X is actually my favorite app! I wasn't comfortable to the other apps, but in IbisPaint X I'm most comfortable with since it's easy to use

[@Ki_ki222]

Please teach me how to draw on it :( my ig is : chxrrry_plum

[@qricardo]

But not for pc 😭

[@sharkygum2221]

I used fire alpaca on my computer so I was pretty excited to hear that their was a mobile Version XD

[@pee9737]

same the problem is I could not draw on a mouse im happy there is an mobile version

[@sharkygum2221]

日没PastelSunset oh I had a tablet that connected to the computer

[@DamnQuilty]

I think the main difference between Medibang and Fire Alpaca is that the former has tools for comics and Fire Alpaca has tools for gif animation. Sketchbook has lots of brushes if you want to download them. I don't like GIMP it is just uncomfortable and weird. Same with Inkscape. I wonder why people don't use Gravit Designer... It is a nice alternative for Inkscape. You can even use it online, no need for downloads. Yes, Krita is freaking amazing . The tools, the brushes, the many work stations, the comic options, the really great animation tools. It is amazing. I usually start with rough animation in Sketchbook Pro and I finished it in Krita, with the corrections, coloring and so on. I wish I could said that Plastic Animation Paper is a good option, as working with it is fine. But exporting is a gamble. But there are neat tools in there if you are able to find them. It is not very intuitive.

[@pmhernane3903]

What you said about autodesk sketchbook is on point 💯 I am a traditional artist who is also interested with digital arts so I decided to try sketchbook 😊 I love how it allows me to draw freely without me feeling i am being dictated or corrected by the app 😅 Great app, specially if you're running out of papers and want to save time scanning uour artworks 😆

[@SilverRaven0]

I mainly only use Medibang for comic making and illustrations and ibis paint strictly for illustration on my smartphone, even after I got an iPad recently. Ibis have a lot (and I mean a lot) of filters and materials you can use to your advantage to make an amazing arts, though the only shortcoming is the restrictions with the pixel size . Having it record your progress in-app is pretty neat though. I find Medibang is better for comic making, though ibis also can be used for the same purpose (plus the materials is most abundant). The biggest pixels size I can get is 20000px (I haven't try to see how much pixels I can have yet on the iPad Version), which is neat if you want to make a big piece art or comic. I've used sketchbook before but ended up abandoning it cause I can't figure out how to really use it (I'm probably just dumb).

[@jessicamalloway9952]

Silver Raven I want to try MediBang, but I’m skeptical of putting my credit card information in while signing up.

[@maddi2748]

I have a natural shakey hand so a drawing app that will help straighten my lines yes please.

[@milkeyway7105]

Same i have pretty bad shakey hands

[@mlv4h]

medibang! it has a stabilizer:)

[@tayabawaseem6522]

So does ibis paint x

[@luckycaddy1860]

Ibis has a stabilizer

[@mymo_on4722]

and autodesk sketchbook

[@Somniphobia]

Ibis Paint X is my favorite drawing app in general. Ive been using it for years and recently got a SonarPen for pressure sensitivity, and im in love. Its constantly updating too, So brushes and textures are being added consistently.

[@Nix_Was_Here]

0:44 MediBang (AKA Fire Alpaca) 🔥 2:44 Autodesk SketchBook (My Favourite) ❤️✏️ 6:10 MyPaint 🎨 7:53 IBISPAINT X (With Ads) 🌈 10:50 Krita 🐾

[@jeanpierrepolnareff5674]

Autodesk Sketchbook Is Also My Favorite

[@adrtit]

@@jeanpierrepolnareff5674 samee

[@pedromeza2398]

Brad, thank you for this very informative and highly useful video, this video can be used by public school art classes because it saves us taxpayers funds by providing free software.

[@raven.x.zoldyck303]

It’s been a year since I’ve watched this and IAM soo grateful I started here..

[@cretudavid8622]

Krita forever!!!

[@thebradcolbow]

I've gotten more positive feedback since I started using Krita more in my videos. I didn't realize it had such a passionate following.

[@danc1513]

@@thebradcolbow I think the fact that Krita has been consistently improving for years, and the fact that it's a great example of open source software earns it a solid reputation. In the same way that Blender is THE 3D open source software, Krita is the premiere 2d drawing app if you're using linux. Mypaint is great as well. Gimp is also valuable in it's own way, but progress is slow, albeit steady.

[@anhhuynhkimnguyen6793]

Yessss!!! Krita is so amazing

[@DCart007]

@@thebradcolbow when I came across Krita I moved from my iPad Pro and bought a new Windows 2 in 1 detachable 12.5 in tablet with Wacom EMR built-in and a used convertible 15in. I just love Krita 😍

[@amaridesu1141]

@@DCart007 what device?

[@armelle6667]

Hi! This vid really helped me decide what free app to use. It was very informative and I like how enthusiastic your voice sounded :) Thank you for the vid!

[@meirafireshield8791]

i just love, how he draws those characters❤️ they're so cute🥺✨

[@jackrach6355]

brad: " *eagle sound* woah that was the question parrot* me as a pewdiepie fans: "hey i've seen this one"

[@PWNLORD]

Ur pfp scares me 😭

[@jackrach6355]

@@PWNLORD why???

[@ollie3354]

I use Sketchbook for every single one of my drawings It's really easy to use and I love the drawing tools

[@badmanjheez]

it gets blurry when you zoom in did u notice that?

[@PerryPictures]

@@badmanjheez before you begin your drawing, go to the image tab on your toolbar, select canvas size and adjust this to around 3000 pixels long and wide. I draw virtually everything in sketchbook and really enjoy it and my artwork is very crisp, just have to make sure your canvas is large enough (in any digital software tbh!) Hope this helps.

[@BrianMcNeel111]

Just bought a drawing pad for my laptop. So stoked. Thanks so much for this video.

[@itsbunnybunsandrilen599]

Me used to digital art: *good at it* Also me: **casually looks around for the undo button on paper**

[@jack_butler321]

Bruh I double tap with 2 fingers on paper 🥲

[@nobody9706]

@@jack_butler321 Lol same

[@danc1513]

Krita is great. Always improving.

[@leavemealonepleaseimscared6032]

Personally, my favourite is Autodesk sketchbook, I am fine with the others though, but I do not like Krita, it's just uncomfortable for me to use, it's also really slow on my computer. (Also like procreate is pretty vibe, but I don’t have an iPad sooo yeah)

[@blmandendarstheangels1935]

Same

[@sakura_playz8286]

Hmmm. I use Krita and it works perfectly fine for me. It probably depends what device you use. I use a macbook so maybe?

[@leavemealonepleaseimscared6032]

Sakura_Playz Yeah that might be it, I use a Surface book, but it might also be an outdated version of krita. But it also isn’t compatible with my stylus and that slows me down.

[@xcqe8621]

dang, these are actually good. now i can make fan art without some shitty website.

[@watynecc3309]

Krita is for ya

[@lilian1604]

thank you so much, im a new artist and struggle finding an art software i like!

[@ilovemitski2796]

IBIS Paint X is by far my favorite drawing app. I highly recommend it

[@rafif4342]

My favorite drawing app is procreate tho

[@Sara-ws9uh]

@@rafif4342 it’s not free ._.

[@rafif4342]

@@Sara-ws9uh I know but it is cheep

[@Lokumbakislim]

@@rafif4342 not everyone is from ur country its 50 in my country

[@rafif4342]

@@Lokumbakislim 50 what type of money for me it is 35AED I am from Jordan but I live in UAE

[@kawaiiskiki]

There's some things about MediBang. Like you mentioned, MediBang and FireAlpaca are pretty much the same. MediBang uses cloud storage, but last time I checked, you need to have an account to use text (and maybe other things). FireAlpaca, on the other hand, lets you use text, but it's flawed in that the text can look... smudged or blurry sometimes? Also, you do not need an account to use anything; it's one of the easiest programs for creating brushes. The cloud storage might be more convenient for certain people, though. Depends on personal preference I suppose; I prefer to stick to something you don't need an account for.

[@saeranchoi3343]

I’m one of those people who always somehow end up breaking their phones, so MediBang’s cloud storage is very useful for me 😂

[@kotonohakatsura6930]

Thank you so much You are a lifesaver. My very first Ipad just arrived today and the second thing I did after I got my ID was to watch your video and I thought "sketchbook" it is! Long story short i downloaded it and now I'm enjoying my new life experience drawing on an ipad. 😊

[@AbdulRahman-hm4cw]

I have all except MyPaint For android I love medibang, ibis and sketchbook while on PC I loves firealpaca, krita and clip studio

[@leefelix1363]

should i choose medibang or ibis ? can u suggest one ?

[@mrthinker3058]

Lee Felix medibang

[@andyandanadraws]

I have Medibang in my laptop but before that, I had FireAlpaca until I did something stupid.....I pressed the 'x' on the brushes and I couldn't fix it so.......I uninstalled it.

[@andyandanadraws]

@@leefelix1363 both

[@vivilixa]

Apps in the video: ~Medibang paint (0:43) ~Autodesk sketchbook (2:44) ~Mypaint (6:10) ~Ibis paint (7:51) ~Krita (10:50)

[@thatoneguy5692]

What’s the tablet he’s using at 0:43 ?

[@anch95]

@@thatoneguy5692 Surface Pro (@10:56)

[@aubreywean680]

I use medibang (or now art street) to draw digitaly. I love it!

[@phoebern3078]

1. Medibang paint 2. Autodesk sketchbook We hate GIMP 3. Mypaint 4. Ibis paint x (not really free, runs on ads) 5. Krita (great for animations too) I couldn’t find a comment that listed it out. You’re welcome!

[@BigDaddySam5]

Thanks for the help brad! I'm just starting to draw and I didn't know where to start or what app I should use. In fact, you even helped me choose my first drawing tablet! And... Your great video got me to like it! :)

[@alisart8941]

8:35 mine tells you how long you can have the other brushes for. It's 18 hours..

[@kenjilumayog7891]

I was expecting for adobe illustrator, I used it for a very long time 😅. My app using rn is Ibis Paint X Don't judge me btw 😂

[@lavenderbutterfly1950]

When you watch an ad for the brushes on ibisPaint last 18 hours, used to be 48 but has changed, I hope this helps some one! :)

[@Poppy-jg2cq]

I used medibang a lot but it often lagged... So I must change to ibis paint, and I love it! 😁

[@iamwritingabookseries144]

Nobody: Me when he says vector shapes: *YOU JUST GOT VECTORED*

[@Aritziie]

Lol

[@LadyTanglepath]

Medibang was formally known as CloudAlpaca actually, though yes the same people as FireAlpaca.

[@JustJenni07]

Hello, I'm a late bloomer artist since when i was young, I focused more on music. But as I grow older, I fell in love in art and started with the paper. Now this video helps me a lot as a startup for my digital arts journey. Thank you so much.

[@BlueSatoshi]

6:45 "What's an alpha?" Alpha: Earliest working builds, core features still being implemented; expect crashes often Beta: Core features complete; bug fixes inbound Release Candidate: _Probably_ not broken; needs a few last checks just in case Stable: Reasonably expected to not break on you

[@ace-iw8jm]

Unless you’re some idiot like me and *WANTS* to find a way to break it.

[@gywghhb]

@@ace-iw8jm That's not an idiot, that's a hacker

[@ace-iw8jm]

Tom Guo, I said *WANT.* Not *WILL.*

[@BlueSatoshi]

@@gywghhb Or a tester/QA guy

[@Mozhi450]

Why does that question parrot sound like an eagle? 🤔 🤔

[@jennybean8438]

Reminds me of sponsor eagle from PewDiePie 👀

[@justinhemming2294]

Red hawk

[@cheesyquokka]

@@jennybean8438 's Tuber Simulator

[@PyroManiacOW]

right

[@Vall_Ey]

Krita is definitely best of the best free drawing app, how fast texture brush rendered on it is little bit mind blowing. Unfortunately I'm not often use pc to make illustration, I hope they'll make android version someday

[@opan97]

krita is available on Android, but it still experimental project

[@Vall_Ey]

@@opan97 are you serious? Where to find it?

[@opan97]

@@Vall_Ey twitter.com/Krita_Painting/status/1127163934820196354?fbclid=IwAR3brrt4ZmJ4o7Yrt0iFHowPtCTc92x87ZPW1iD12-VNCtA-l55r9xtJ2Uk

[@Vall_Ey]

@@opan97 oh it still in development, I hope it finished soon and compatible with my tab a 2019

[@Soulizko_ko]

ibispaint X is my all time favorite I've had it for years I draw so much fnaf and stuff there it's awsome!

[@howtosimpforbyakuyatogami1541]

Ibis is more mobile friendly (I hse it on my phone) and medibang is used mire for maybe computers and stuff (which i have on my computer)

[@beansboyyy]

I love to use ibis paint x sooo much it is the best app I feel like everyone uses it Like if u agree

[@silvercat1530]

what's the printing quality of drawing after using ibis paint x ?

[@xmyuu]

My personal favorite is IbisPaintX I use it to edit anything I need It's a very good app with many features for editing, drawing, etc.

[@Glamrgrl104]

How does it work for comic creation? I use medibang paint and wondering if ibis better because more texture brushes and such.

[@xmyuu]

@@Glamrgrl104 what do you mean?

[@xmyuu]

there's a frame divider which shapes the canvas to look like a comic

[@Bubbles1204]

I found my favorite way to draw, I do sketch and line art on sketchbook but add any colors, shading highlights etc.. on ibis paint x

[@nonasomar]

As soon as I saw Medibang I downloaded it RIGHT AWAY just looking at the video XD

[@aoxi3466]

same gurl

[@jamilamarquez1198]

I downloaded medibang but it's not really that useful to me cuz I use my phone and fat fingers to draw so I only use it when I wanna make HD minecraft skins

[@uhhhiiiihruu]

Its good trust me. If you have a hard time making your own patterns, the App has good background help

[@gpranckeviciene2]

Omg samee

[@nusaibamirza2372]

I've been using medibang for a few years now. It's awesome because I can use it on my Android phone, pc and iPad and access all the files together using the cloud feature. Also, it's got almost everything too.

[@DirtJutter]

I like Sketchbook's slick and intuitive user-interface so much, that I payed 90 euro's for it "back then".

[@spoonietimelordy]

Ouch, I bought it at the very beginning at less than 4€

[@DirtJutter]

@@spoonietimelordy I'm talking about the windows desktop version. NOT the android version!

[@spoonietimelordy]

@@DirtJutter oh ok^^

[@drravikanthgo]

Me: First: come to this video Next: how to make a stylus (diy)?

[@violetvettie4502]

You can use a wet cotton buds Advanced your welcome

[@Beoard]

Use a wet q tip wrapped in foil

[@preay8111]

I personally LOVE auto sketchbook. Very nice

[@kochammicka]

I Have Ibis paint X, krita and Medibang paint pro uwu I think that ibis paint x is the best, but this is only for phone and tablet :c I usually use madibang paint pro

[@mustard026]

i think the only differences between medibang and firealpaca is medibang is dark mode and medibang doesnt have onionskin mode (basically onionskin mode lets you make animations without doing any complicated editing) edit: because i own both software i decided to check and firealpaca has more brushes already built in to it edit #2: but those other brushes in firealpaca are actually options for other brushes and stuff in medibang

[@CMVargas13]

I've been using Sketchbook for few years now. I tried using Ibis and I'm still kinda confused with it (the first time I used it) but I get discover stuff there as I use it from time to time so I'm good 😂

[@natsu2010]

Been using Sketchbook for years. But now that I sort of want to try a Drawing tablet instead of a IPad and my fingers, I sort of look up new possibilities. But great that the one I'm already using look compatible.