My Thoughts on The Artist 15.6 Pro | $400 Display Tablet

[@Astri_Lohne]

Small update! A lovely person from my discord server let me know that the grainyness could be caused by the anti-glare film that the display comes with. I peeled some of it off and sure enough, the image looked clearer underneath! A bit of a bummer that you essentially have to choose between glare or noise, but at least that means the display itself is actually nicer than I thought. Take that part of the video with an extra grain of salt :)

[@socheatchea8253]

but wouldnt that make the screen very slippery ?

[@ONshowON]

Hmmm in your opinion should I buy this tablet or the wacom cintiq 16? Could you make a review comparing the 2 tablets? Thank you so much for all your videos :)

[@MFMArt]

@@socheatchea8253 it would effectively make it a glass cover. I have a wacom cintiq24" inch and that has a matte paperlike surface which inherently makes the surface a little grainy to look at. feels much better to use, somewhat worth the sacrifice imo.

[@MangaSamte]

@@ONshowON see if this helps you decide. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoKVpXasmch_f6s

[@chitmargozniev8815]

Hey, its black friday and I bought it for €300 (I didn't open it yet).Should I keep it or sent back and order Wacom Intuos Pro medium? answer pls

[@luciluziel2946]

Astri: ''...My demo painting is done... I really wanted to do more of a sketch...'' Painting : Mona Lisa

[@lauritaml4978]

This is one of my favorites astri's work XD

[@luciluziel2946]

@@lauritaml4978Wow! In my opinion each one have something special.

[@lauritaml4978]

@@luciluziel2946 that's true ^^

[@luciluziel2946]

@@lauritaml4978 Do you want to talk more about art or draw in another social media? If so, let me know ^^

[@lauritaml4978]

@@luciluziel2946 hey sure thing friend :D I'd love to

[@Mazena]

I've been using XP-Pen Artist 16 for a year or so now. There are times when I curse it for the drivers just breaking on a Windows update, or for just not wanting to work on Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint. Those moments are really frustrating, but thankfully pretty rare. Most of the time, it's just amazing value for the price I paid. After hundreds of hours, the pen and screen still work fine, and I'm using it as a second monitor when I'm not drawing or painting.

[@ChristinaMcKay]

Those driver issues are the same with my pen display - a wacom Cintiq. I have the same issues on my 2nd computer with a wacom Intous. The drivers not only break with Windows updates. At least 1 time a week the Wacoms just don't work and i have to restart the computer, sometimes multiple times, and sometimes even have to reinstall the drivers. I know for sure that it isn't just a problem with my hardware. Tthose driver issues are very common with wacom tablets.

[@dtawist]

"I didn't have to restart my whole computer due to a driver bug which was a big relief after dealing with a certain drawing tablet company's drivers." wacom drivers are trash i agree

[@reighn831]

I was about to comment this before I saw your comment xD

[@ToastyBrain]

The only driver I liked was the one for the discontinued Wacom Bamboo, and that's just because it had games.

[@peachiepao942]

Thank you for your in-depth review and discussing downsides. I just picked this up on Amazon for $300. I'm super excited to try it!

[@Chan-dz8ee]

Odogaron is such a beautiful armor set. Wish it had better late game attributes. Beautiful work as always

[@aphy460]

My favorite armor ! i finish the game of MHW with this armor even if they give lower defense or bad bonus i don't care because this armor is so fucking cool :D being cool before become OP

[@ginam1659]

Haha, it’s making me want to try out the game again

[@mau48310]

I wish she had done the back pose with the matching Odogaron insect glaive. I grinded so hard to get this set for me and my cat

[@RandomRageDude]

very well-made review, it's rare that someone spends so much time actually trying it out. lots of love.

[@flumpstuggly6017]

You're demo painting is stunning, without the full rendering. There's some impressionist techniques that go a long way to add detail without fretting over said details. Well done to you.

[@micees25]

This is one of the best reviews ive encountered, unbiased and very straightforward. Great expectation setting. Thanks!

[@froskura5190]

Great review! I bought this display a couple weeks ago and so far I am loving it. The only thing I'm having issues with is figuring out how to toggle between scroll wheel input haha

[@Templarboi]

Great stuff, been using the Cintiq 13HD for the last 5 years now and while I love it to death, it does feel a bit old when I hear about these new amazing pressure levels. If I were to upgrade I would however get a 4k display for sure, otherwise it wouldn't feel like a proper upgrade. That being said, 400USD for this is a steal if it's someone's first display tablet.

[@ferencbodnar6792]

@astrilohne U don't have to use both of the USB cables, the red one is optional, only needs when your computer don't have enough power

[@cartoon80s90s]

I love the Oni girl. Such a cool concept. The footage from the phone is better than I expected after you mentioned how poor its quality was. Thanks for the review and the drawing.

[@andycastle4661]

You shouldn't apologise for the quality of the review, I loved it A very well presented and balanced video. Totally agree with your findings

[@lemetaphysicien9556]

Impressive how easely and quickly you create things/forms... It takes me an hour to just make a sillouhaite lol

[@therealKrak]

it is called practice ; )

[@alexschwarz4749]

@@therealKrak I'd rather call it "understanding" - lots of practice can give you few to no reward if you don't understand what you are practicing. (Not saying that practice isn't needed or important here)

[@sensational4772]

Your content seriously relaxes me and changes my day a lot, thanks!

[@leela1990]

13:40 I think this is the reason why iPads Pro are so successful - obviously they have a brand prestige, but they lot cheaper than Cintiqs, and they're mobile. AFAIK possibility of running Photoshop on that device is the matter of time, as Adobe already announced they're working on matching version.

[@Astri_Lohne]

Yeah, and they're also much more mobile than say, the Cintiq Companion, which is bulky and poorly designed by comparison (and so pricy too). I dislike Apple and their business practices but the appeal is really undeniable

[@riczz4641]

The tablet not recognizing the strokes is a bug with photoshop I havent seen it with krita or CSP.

[@mirrrarts]

Omg! I have this tablet for a few months and I love it I think it’s really good for its price

[@doodlesquatch277]

Hope I can get one next paycheck. 😁

[@mirrrarts]

The Incredible Secret Sasquatch good luck!

[@doodlesquatch277]

@@mirrrarts I have seen tutorials on how to do realism but I still don't get it..all my stuff looks like comic book/cartoon...still I want my stuff to look more realistic.

[@mirrrarts]

The Incredible Secret Sasquatch well, maybe it’s ok that it looks cartoony? Anyway, direct studies from photos can help with it. But it’s not about the device you use anyway) usually shading shows realism, maybe you should work on it

[@Armendicus]

@@doodlesquatch277 Get rid of the thick lines n use contrast to differentiate between objects n background in the piece. use both hard n soft edges and more desaturated colors .

[@airun5362]

@Astri Lohne "noise and grain" is becouse of laminated screen itself. The higher resolution can help a bit, but not much. So yes, my eyes was bleed ing from that type of screen on wacon 24pro for example, so I wasnt able to get used to it for several month. There is some models 22inch that are not laminated from CN brands, if you need lamintaion, you can add protective screen with that amount of "anti-glare" you really need. Btw Artisol 1080p 22inch cost 250$ now, so its the cheapest if not used.

[@The_Cosmic_Navigator]

I just got mine, I'm loving it.

[@BarPBarPkoyanee]

Any update?

[@The_Cosmic_Navigator]

@@BarPBarPkoyanee Been using it for a year now? Wow that went by fast. I can definitely say it is worth a buy. I haven't had any problems with it (knock on wood).

[@BarPBarPkoyanee]

Navigator some reviewers said that this tablet has a problem on sensitivity on initial click, like when you draw a line lightly it will not register if you did not put little more effort (sorry for my english)

[@The_Cosmic_Navigator]

@@BarPBarPkoyanee I don't seem to have that issue. Usually Adobe and Krita work pretty well when lightly touching the screen. Perhaps it's been updated or something?

[@BarPBarPkoyanee]

Navigator ok thank you for the reply

[@MikaiGamer1286]

Thx for this review Astri i just recently got an old OLD wacom pen display from a friend one of the early ones its not widescreen but i got it for free and was thinking of getting an updated one and saw the Huion as well and after watching this seems to be the better choice for the price

[@Kingenious]

My frustration with their customer support I've only had bad experiences with them and their customer support. Which is really sad, the tablet itself was nice. First 3 minutes the pen was working fine, then it started hanging and becoming worse in the upcoming 2 minutes it stopped completely and didn't work anymore. The order was supposed to be canceled at first so now the order status is "OTHER" on their site with no confirmation of it being completed I contacted them 3 days before they sent it and said i wanted to cancel it two times they said "we will let our team know and cancel it" so after contacting them 2 times and they said they would cancel it, they still sent it. The order would arrive somewhere between then and 6 days. So it randomly appeared 2 days later where I didn't get a chance to decline parcel since my parents took it. After receiving the product and noticing the pen might be defect, i contacted them and asked them if i could return it and they kept bashing about "we can send you a new pen" even after whole talk they were being very hard about me trying to return the product. Now I have to send a video + I have to remind them that i'm returning it with wanting refund. Well sorry just had to show the frustration of their customer support here.

[@LivaRules]

I recently contacted them through Ali Express (they have an official store there) asking if they will put the receipt in the box since they will ship it from China and i got the message saying they won't. After that i asked why can't they ship the product from France or Spain and they replied that their colleague made a mistake and that they will put the receipt in the box. Now I'm kinda scared to order it because i might pay ridiculously high customs fee if there's no receipt inside...

[@cheng-lucky888]

I'm a beginner, so am getting this for a try instead of Wacom. Thanks for the great honest review =, and last but not least, your drawing are awesome! =D

[@gyseniza]

Hi,I’m really interested how did u made color correction layer on 16:54 ( speed paint is so fast and I can’t see. But I really like the result.

[@mistrzynipainta7287]

Wow you are amazing your art is incredible i learning now drawing in tablet and you inspiring me *-*

[@dragomeoter7697]

7:54 "and while we're on the subject of the screen itself. The srufndklsoss"

[@ceratedsign4825]

She plays mh omfg

[@Sichel22]

only realized after i red your comment xD MH ftw ! :)

[@doodlesquatch277]

OMG, what is MH? Oh never mind she said it...

[@thomasbritten1251]

Really solid review, thanks Astri :)

[@IrocZIV]

I know I've fought with my Wacom Intous drivers plenty. Just ordered this tablet, so I'm excited to see how it is to work on a monitor tablet.

[@looselygaming6130]

this will be a big change for me, i've been using the wacom bamboo for over 10 years with only 512 pressure levels.

[@saint666metal]

im in love with your hands

[@TheWipal]

omggg i love the colours in this one

[@halloffatima]

Thank you for the honest review!!

[@elsevillaart]

Yeah, that's the problem with 8k levels of pressure, you have to press so hard to get a 100% by default, you have to customize the curve.

[@igor-tcruz]

I smiled when I saw the sketch :3

[@optie5]

2:58 My hands are enormous so I don't even think my hand would fit in that glove lol...

[@iam4600]

XP PEN has the Artist 15.6 pro on SALE now for 319.99$ !!!!

[@angelmtos]

Yes, you have a 20% discount today. I'm going for her tomorrow. The bad thing is customs taxes.

[@apolloK9-y7b]

Hard agree in this. The resolution kills me but I’ll live haha

[@VaalHunter]

I'm pretty new to this channel, just wanted to say that I absolutly love your art and your art style!

[@Sichel22]

astri thanks for your effort of making this video :) ! and hope you still have fun painting !

[@sandeeppatil4609]

Please explain to reduce the PA2 STYLUS pressure . Without touching15.6 PRO digitizer pen scribiling on digitizer.

[@sweatybabypowderhands843]

Honest and really in-depth review, thank you for putting in that extra effort. Really nice review AND drawing :)

[@akrammaad7609]

I have a question , how does this compare to an Artisul D16. I hope you tried it before , and thank you for the honest review

[@markermarrow]

Wooow, hiw haven't I come across your channel before! You're amazing!

[@benjamindas0440]

Thanks a lot for this review...and I don't think this video was bad...it's a pretty decent video.

[@roninguts0]

my favourite armor set in MH

[@theartgoose]

True

[@danielrko9895]

I don't really care about the review I'm here for the painting

[@skelebones7625]

what drawing software do you use? wonderful video, thank you!

[@xushibeetle]

Recently found your channel and this review! I have this tablet myself and i love it lots, the only issue with it for me is really that i need to restart my pc with the tablet plugged in for it to actually display anything. If i plug it in and start it while my pc is already on, it only shows a display error and turns itself off... on the off chance that someone reads this, is it any sort of issue i myself can fix? their support hasnt messaged me back, its been a month or 1,5 since i first messaged them about this :(

[@LeryGo369]

Great skill, great review

[@AltoAtik]

My condolences for your small hands

[@chriswulff7593]

Really like your content! A tip to maybe get more ppl to your channel. Cyberpunk 2077 is a hugh game coming out. Since I saw that you drew Ciri from the same game company, maybe create a character you would like to see in Cyberpunk 2077.

[@HeyRussianCommissar]

Dope drawing

[@AngelDripp]

thank you so much for this genuinely honest, and well thought out review! definitely felt you weren’t try to sell it but instead give the best feedback. also your demo art was soooo pleasing to see composed and it turned out FANTASTIC (☝︎ ՞ਊ ՞)☝︎

[@bradatimudrac]

Can someone guide me what brushes she us, ehat for sketching and what for painting?

[@CaptainCupil]

With the drawing glove, I use a hair bobble around my wrist to keep it taut, I don't like using my tablet without my glove anyway

[@mints5599]

Nice review ..I'm confused to choose between this one and the Huion 13pro

[@kokie6572]

Me 2

[@dominionplayer3756]

Comment section looks like Kira Yoshikage's inner thoughts

[@romanidr5519]

What brushes did you use? I start using paint tool sie and i love your brushes i just want to try them.

[@py-3366]

I didn't really pay any attention to the review. I was just too amazed by your outwork.

[@faeincarnates1369]

you have lovely hands

[@megneville7475]

Great review, great art

[@aegis2393]

This is the first Cintiq alternative I have seen that actually has tilt sensitivity, which makes it really appealing to me. Does it have these holes in the back that will allow you to mount it on an Ergotron arm? Or can it only be used with the stand it comes with?

[@DefinitionOfCons]

To answer you question four years later, no. I believe xp pen have bigger models that have mount holes but this one and one’s smaller do not.

[@aegis2393]

@@DefinitionOfCons Heh, thanks! I ended up going with a different brand.

[@DefinitionOfCons]

@@aegis2393 I see! I hope that brand is doing you wonders!

[@andreikuzmin2693]

Hello. Could you tell me please, does the screen of this tablet have a chromatic aberration? I bought the Huion Kamvas 16 Pro tablet recently, which is now the main price competitor of XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro, and I found that it has chromatic aberration - a slight aureoles of color at the contrasting edges of the picture. This is described as a normal thing in the user manual, but I think that this is a defect, and i constantly notice this chromatic aberration while I work. If you know, is this normal? Maybe all graphic tablets of this type have such defects, including Cintiq?

[@StartArtSmart]

"Nice product review" ...Oh, that glove doesn't fit... Do I hear a "Free Giveaway" in your next up and coming, video?! :D

[@zeroward4111]

SENPAI HANDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG

[@mandakoru]

i literally clicked your video cuz of the MHW odogaron armor

[@akonoka3356]

*whats better in your Opinion?* _XP-PEN Artist 12_ or _XP-Pen Artist 15.6_

[@cresshead]

xp pen 12 get's VERy good reviews

[@briannasanchez3261]

@@cresshead The 15.6 pro has worse pen parallax then the 12, that's why people recommend it more plus the price.

[@karimagakhan9399]

sorry ma'am, can i ask you some think? can we use it without plugging it into the computer? if not, can you give me a recommendation about a tab that we can use without having to plug it into a computer and have batteries?

[@Raitatouilleswf]

nice odogaron armor

[@marcusgrant9892]

I am very upset as l had to send my 15.6 Pro back. If you are lefthanded or need the buttons on the left. Well it's not easy as they have you thinking. Rotation 180 in 3 easy steps. Yes the picture did flip. However the pen did not, yeah l don't get it either, l thought the screen sensed the pen and in was free of program... This isn't the case. Up was down, left was right. You could do it another way. Expand view, and have your laptop upside down but that means your start button is upside down... Personally l wanted prime 2, laptop off. The cable is to short if you want to do anything other than desk setup, forget it. You will have to but ha huh, this is bloody expensive if you want to use thunderbolt £189 to £296. No you can't use a type C extension, even though the plug is a type C. Nor thunderbolt 3. It's thick and unyielding, takes up 6cm from your laptop and 3 plugs. The calibration though easy, had to be done often. The wheel. It can't be used to zoom or rotation on sketchbook Pro 8.2, brush size only. It's meh to use, clicks are weak basically cheap feel. Button's are very spread out, so you will be sliding up and down a lot, l ended up moving my bars to my work area and using the screen buttons. So a waste of money in the end. Pen silicone stretched and kept sliding over the collar. If you are a light pressure artist like me you are going to hate this, it's better as the driver was updated, and sketchbook had a helpful hard, soft slider as well, but still it wasn't soft enough. But usable in the end. All these complaints have been sent to XP PEN over 11 days. Yes 11 long days. All assistance is in China and their English is very much broken, be ready to send in videos to back up your issue, and then they are pretty much useless. 2hrs he had remote control of my laptop which is brand new and it was like watching a toddler work out shapes to put in the holes. 40 minutes it took to do what I didn't want, it took me 9 minutes to do that and l don't have a clue, windows 10 wasn't out when I left Microsoft for android. It was rough, and l'm glad it is over. Just be aware of the truth before you buy.

[@amirsiddeeq]

How would someone go about getting sent a free xp pen tablet through promotional cooperation? Do you have to have a certain number of subscribers on KZbin or something? I'm interested in potentially doing something like that

[@j.walker8874]

I have a xp pen! But it's only a star 03

[@lula4f3]

I saw a lot of comments saying stuff like "it's good for hobbyists or students not proffesionals". Would you agree?

[@alvaropg6352]

I have a real doubt, you said the angle of the support was bad so your back hurted, so is it compatible with some sort of screen arm or other support? I don't know if I'm saying correctly in english tbh

[@Ron-dt1cz]

Is "Ps" in the top left corner the "app" that she is using? If it is what is the full name of it? and if not what is she using to draw?

[@takathtu]

That 2 hour painting would take me 2 months to paint

[@blueash9144]

♥

[@sunsetqueen9571]

Not gonna lie im sorta scared i bought one and i have a macbook but its my school computer so i hope it works otherwise wasted 400😢

[@cherryr9285]

how did it turn out? (the tablet)

[@gneoz7238]

ay its the odogaron set.

[@uriahpatrick82]

Question. Can this art tablet operate on its own without having to hook it up to a computer (using the computer's operating system to function)? I ask since I've noticed that some art tablets basically serve as a second monitor while the only advantage is its touch screen ability.

[@MysticBrian]

No, you'd want an iPad pro 3 with an apple pencil if you want that (Idk if there is an Android/laptop equivalent that's good enough yet). She says at the beginning that it's a tablet you have to plug in.

[@uriahpatrick82]

Thank you, @@MysticBrian. I wasn't sure if the plug-in process was a onetime thing (to register and/or download drivers) or not. Yet, thanks for clarifying and giving me insight on what I may be looking for; provided, if I want that freedom to draw in the park, or anywhere else for that matter, without having to lug my laptop around as well.

[@MattMaGunDee]

Pretty hands

[@zumrutorhan5538]

16:04 What?! Is this your rough stage really? XD

[@anuragandpencil6960]

well it's way better than pewds camera quality 00:31

[@neonfox0590]

Where are you from? i keep thinking norway/sweden/denmark/finland, idk

[@Astri_Lohne]

norway is exactly right lol

[@neonfox0590]

Astri Lohne jeg kunne høre det xD samme her, men bor i england, drit fin kunst, keep it going!

[@Gyouseii]

Didn't Wacom recently came out with a Cintiq 16 for about 650$?

[@Gyouseii]

I might add I agree with the whole "you don't need the newest / most prestige / most expensive" tablet. Just maybe something that would be more comparable and fair to compare to this product rather than the Cintiq HD tablets that cost a fortune :)

[@Astri_Lohne]

@@Gyouseii I agree, I really should've compared it to the cintiq 16 instead! I wasn't aware of it since it's quite new and I just didn't properly do my research tbh. I feel my point still stands though, like you said - people too often go for the most expensive, newest thing just because that's what's desirable and familiar. We all need to realize an expensive Cintiq isn't going to automatically improve our art and our lives :)

[@SmoothRunningGun]

The $1500 cintique is also 4k resolution but I agree it's still overpriced. Thanks for your review.

[@skypse4083]

how can you traw like that

[@davidbhojwani7460]

astri: "I think I only spent 2 hours on this" (PAINTS LIKE CLAUDE MONET)

[@p3gasus233]

How is it nowadays?

[@neeko0367]

hands revel!!!!

[@BaoLe-iz4fu]

That was 2 hours?

[@miscellaneous7777]

So the manufacturer assumes that every buyer is right handed... good to know.

[@toy-bear-1077]

Majority always wins

[@ElaineRigby]

It is left-handed compatible. Click display settings, then 180° in the driver, then flip the tablet.

[@miscellaneous7777]

@@ElaineRigby was talking 'bout the glove.

[@leowo4557]

artist studio??? jk i read the desc

[@heyyjessie-ana-7150]

You got a spare? xD LOL

[@davestylepp]

1:10 Do you even lift?

[@Rooiku]

1:25 speed

[@thejaydenshow7175]

Who else to poor to afford this

[@wisnupanno704]

monster hunter world set

[@tincoeani9529]

I see a lot reviewers complaining about neck pain because of those stands low angles so I'm really wondering how the hell y'all got through 12+ years school without your heads falling off :V