How to get started with digital art

If you’re looking to make the jump to digital art, here’s an introduction to some of the tools available, plus some tips on choosing between a Wacom tablet or an iPad Pro with Apple Pencil. Cartoonist Dami Lee shows you her favorite methods for making digital art.
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[@TheVerge]

What are your favorite tablets and programs to use? - Dami Lee

[@scienceofreality]

Would be great if you leave social links of host in video description.

[@thomaskmathew]

The Verge wacom one and clip studio paint simply the best

[@vlee489]

Clip Studio Paint and Wacom Intuos

[@dianaeka3308]

Macbook+Intuos5 and iPhone+Procreate

[@Daniel-xp1jy]

iPad pro, procreate, Photoshop and sketchbook.

[@erickdavid4257]

Remember you won't start drawing well on a tablet overnight. Specially if you're not able to do it on actual paper.

[@kafkamirro]

Makes me thinking

[@wavydane]

Im good on papier i suck on tablet so i sketch on paper first then i take a scan with my printer and start outlining

[@kornkernel2232]

It really takes a while to get used to draw on something you are not looking, it really involves a good hand-eye coordination. Before I can only do it by drawing on paper and scan it, only then I do the final line art using pen tool and coloring. But this process only allows me to make a cel-shaded arts, not a digital painting style. Then years after I bought a cheap drawing tablet and took me a while to get used to it. I then have to buy a better ones since some cheap drawing tablets back then tend are not as responsive, they don't feel right, and poor driver support. Nowadays, even lesser known brands are actually good for the most part, but they are not as premium feeling, not as many accessories and have wider support as Wacom does.

[@noahmukono]

Dabio I used to be like that too but it gets easier with practice. Plus I always hated scanning artworks lol!

[@noahmukono]

KornKernel i agree it does take some getting used to. I had a rough time looking at the monitor while the hand was drawing too. How long have you been at it?

[@RTBRuhan]

Nobody: Me: Watching this video without any art knowledge

[@nadaproductions777]

Me right now

[@hdotfx]

I'm good at art in a paper but im a beginner in digital art i said why don't i start learning about it lol

[@user-ew7cu3bh1w]

Жиза :0

[@electriczap9615]

That’s 1000% of the people watching this video

[@somanytvshowshavecausedmee899]

hah, same. Except, im bad at art and im broke.

[@angle4493]

Her: *has a laptop, apple pen, tablet, and a standard Wacom bamboo tablet* Me: *holding a stylist from Walmart and a tablet in my lap*

[@kajalsinghrajvanshi9047]

Drawing mat thing?? You mean the table connected to her laptop and the table she draw are two different things??

[@JntnR]

I mean that’s a start whenever you master your current tools you may start saving or getting an extra part time job or something in order to get your first tech... go look for second hand stuff maybe then you can start taking commissions and continue saving and soon you will be able to get tour shiny new gadget. Good luck

[@ameon3205]

lol same i don’t even have a pencil

[@kathsiee333]

I feel really satisfied with what I just did *I made your comment reach 100* It rarely happens to me

[@schoolgyaru]

get a job

[@jas9102]

"Shading depends on the light" Me: blob here, blob there, and that part looks empty lemme put a blob there too

[@couchpotatomakesart7307]

Hi im an aspiring digital and i do my art using my phone and my bare fingers. I would really appreciate if you guys could check my channel❤️

[@happydoodlin2875]

@ivy lol same 😂

[@leanisastay3781]

@@couchpotatomakesart7307 on another note your art is REALLY GOOD. Like fr. Keep it up✌✌✌

[@kbhasi]

OMG DAMI LEE IN A KZbin VIDEO!!! 😍

[@tanishibadi]

IKR

[@yuiara560]

Kevin Bhasi I KNOW!!!

[@astireathediehardfangirl148]

SHES THE ONLY REASON I CLICKED

[@coffeeman7672]

Ikr

[@Nicole_and_LitzyChannel]

Kevin Bhasi ur face tells it all 😂😂😂😂😂

[@idontknow-ct8ik]

Yeah but the thing is... I'm broke

[@buttercup583]

You got a phone or tablet? Get a cheap one dollar stylist and I recommend the app ibis paint X its free and works decent and is one of the best portable drawing apps. I really enjoy it and it works kinda similar to things like paint tool sai and what ever :))

[@peachyproductions8652]

Well I have a car and a poor sense of morality, wanna rob a bank :3

[@pandapanda7119]

@@peachyproductions8652 bet let's do

[@haanaG]

You don't need a professional drawing tablet when you just start. Its enogh to have a drawing program on your phone on laptop. You can also buy dollar store drawing tablets that aren't that expensive.

[@Aewour]

Get a job

[@dirtydiary53]

I remember I used to take a pencil and foil and like wrap around it to make one of those rip versions of the apple pens 🤣😂

[@chchoerriez]

Did you just come back from 5minutes crafts? lol I'm using that hack rn tbh

[@gurlifyoudont-6522]

Bish, i did that once when i was in middle school wahahahahaha

[@chchoerriez]

@@tanishasolanki755 lol

[@yertletheturtle6019]

I'm using that rn lol

[@marycarstairs6769]

I’m typing with it rn !

[@ge3e]

Who's here tryna find how to digital draw in Quarantine?

[@unknownyoutuber9328]

Here 🖖🏼

[@winterwemoon3645]

Me, but I'm broke so i only have a phone and stylus

[@m0.x136]

I’m just started with my tablet tonight and thought it was gonna be easy 😭😭

[@winterwemoon3645]

@@m0.x136 SAME

[@shaheenrasheedcraziestfanofyou]

Highly interested

[@stargazer1359]

Love to see more Dami Lee, she's great.

[@Cyrribrae]

All I can remember from her is that article about the ant falling from the building..

[@arandomhookynerd4935]

She has a webtoon it's called as per usual

[@billieboba5923]

All I want for Christmas is... An I-pad prooo

[@serupaethyc]

Oof same

[@UwU-yd4vc]

Why was I expecting it to say you?

[@moonmin0058]

SAMEE

[@vannesiathen3036]

omg yess

[@yhiiil7394]

Omg sameeee💗

[@rimaalamro8170]

The title should be called “ How to get started with art if your rich

[@queer-ios3155]

I have three things for drawing. An ipad I don't know how to use, a knockoff stylus that scratches the screen every other day, and google. I am unstoppable

[@bixierey]

for the basics i dont think what she mentioned is that expensive considering the amount of money ull have to invest later on

[@twiling5927]

Lol I know

[@couchpotatomakesart7307]

Hi im an aspiring digital and i do my art using my phone and my bare fingers. I would really appreciate if you guys could check my channel❤️

[@Theo-dd9ur]

its not hard to at least get like a 20 bucks or less wallmart stylist

[@LashanR]

Dami is great. Also loving these diverse streams of content via all these different series, so much better than just having hands-on and tech reviews.

[@nawansas.4191]

Lashan i can relate dami is great!!

[@justleavemeforsomebodyelse9592]

Im the 1k like uwu

[@stillstandingtogether]

Me watching this: Also me remembering I'm broke: 🕴🕴

[@wilsonchan5711]

There's plenty of free apps in the app store that you can use for drawing, and you can get a stylus from the dollar store

[@couchpotatomakesart7307]

Hi im an aspiring digital and i do my art using my phone and my bare fingers. I would really appreciate if you guys could check my channel❤️

[@lucid_kms]

Me : has a tablet at last :D now I can try digital art! **tries to turn it in after connecting to computer** tablet : *no.*

[@user-eu3tp5no3x]

WEBTOON squad where you at.

[@Albiefanatic]

Here

[@Idallis8640]

Haaiii!

[@cry_stalll]

hullo

[@ladle7699]

here ^^

[@herbalmaharaj8790]

Waddup wit it?

[@jimmyvictus7305]

Sees thumbnail-- DAMI LEE AS PER USUAL WEBTOON

[@aidoll3692]

*SCREEECH*

[@monbub]

IKR

[@King-or6ll]

xXJazzy JayXx Same!

[@andersonjohana]

Really? Which one?

[@addie3269]

SCREAMS

[@vlee489]

If you're starting out with a tablet, remember to look at the screen when drawing and not at the tablet. It takes a while to get the hand-eye coordination to start drawing where you want to.

[@techpassion4126]

*Vincent Lee* Very much true! Also on another note, consistent practice is important! Once you get used to drawing on a tablet, you'll work wonders! But once you go into hiatus, it gets really heard to jump back into your usual rhythm, at least that's how it is for me. Getting used to it again after not drawing for a while gets frustrating >.

[@jjc5475]

i expected it to take ages for me but somehow i got ring of the drawing in just a few days. digital art itself though... that will take a while...

[@lebro4401]

That why i play osu to im0rov hand eye coordination

[@frand-5840]

Vincent Lee I don’t have a tablet, but that’s kinda what I’m scared of if I get one

[@mrnobody745]

Thanks for the tip! 😊 Are you a digital artist?

[@user-yy6db1jp3k]

*me sees her drawing the bobble head guy* *cries in left handed*

[@thornarts]

e e d. n why does being left handed stop you from drawing? I’m left handed

[@axserwz5022]

I'm left handed and I'm well on my way to learning anatomy, environmental drawing and so on, left handed artists are often said to be better at this stuff anyway

[@winterwemoon3645]

What's wrong with that? I'm left-handed, and my recent progress had been great.

[@yourturn1942]

This sounds like a poor exuse for being bad (Im left handed too)

[@winterwemoon3645]

@@yourturn1942 maybe

[@akshay2012rdts]

I love it when someone makes a newbie like me feel welcomed in a new discipline. Good video.

[@rjkora]

SO creative, Dami Lee is slowly becoming my favourite, after Dieter! Finally, the Verge is doing interesting and Diverse content! Great Job Guys!!

[@justinnrzellet6287]

.

[@wdora930]

i like her.. she is natural... very good explanation... 2thumbsup

[@dailydoseofhuman4674]

me: "hm I will be getting a drawing tablet soon so let's get familiar" *searches up how to get started with digital art* DAMI?!

[@Cinnaschticks]

Same-

[@couchpotatomakesart7307]

Hi im an aspiring digital and i do my art using my phone and my bare fingers. I would really appreciate if you guys could check my channel❤️

[@KikoBeans]

I have the Bamboo tablet too and I’ve seen so many people who’ve upgraded and everything and I felt the pressure to upgrade too but thank you for making me feel what I have now is enough and I’m still capable to do a lot with it, even if it’s a little old, it still gets the job done.

[@swimseven77]

The Verge as a whole have really stepped up their game recently. The production quality has been superb lately

[@PolyMatter]

This was really interesting! I'm amazed by how much of it is talent (rather than tools).

[@suvarnakadam6972]

What tools do you use

[@rubyyxx3746]

I have an iPad Pro and an Apple Pencil. Honestly, I recommend it 🤗

[@rezkid283]

:3 たわやさわ Gacha まやかいき Edits :3 I will be getting Apple Pencil soon

[@serenitybeats1677]

I should do that

[@vannesiathen3036]

couldn’t be me 😭😭😭😭

[@cynolover]

Too poor ;-;

[@chloelol9307]

yea but.. i cant afford the cheapest stylus i can find.. waiting till my b-day to get something

[@dreamtwilightlife]

Thank you so much for this. I think this is something I want to get into as a hobby after taking some animation and drawing classes (while studying filmmaking), and this is really helpful. It looks challenging but super fun to try. Thank you!

[@meloD30]

2:25 Everyone in the office: "What the..."

[@sanjar6501]

meloD30 OMG Yes XD

[@anigxtch1949]

meloD30 LOL XD

[@123andresgc]

I love the simplicity of her setup. You don’t need the latest or most expensive tech to make great digital art. I’m a graphic design student so this makes me happy. I’m a big fan of her work btw 😃

[@mitcheroar]

This was incredibly helpful. From the suggestions on how to add layers, to the small video editing that showed the shadow around the figurine. Keep them coming.

[@treacheroustea926]

Oh my gosh! I saw your webcomics a few years back, I can’t believe I found you here! Great to see you’ve become so successful

[@ben_dover4091]

Anyone click because they saw a webtoon comic character *cough cough me*

[@villagerc7130]

Me!

[@mystic-hm9mk]

Cough cough also me cough cough

[@anigxtch1949]

*COUGH COUGH* AHEM *COUGH COUGH* I think I’m sick *COUGH OUT BLOOD* COUGH

[@pixi1823]

Yes.

[@kat-chan991]

I did I saw AS PER USUAL

[@whereisadbhut]

Loving what you guys are doing with your KZbin, have noticed a lot of versatile content recently. Keep up!

[@nightsong4094]

I really love Procreate, because it has so many helpful tools. Also, my favorite tablet to use is the iPad Gen 14, the screen is fulfilling, and allows you to make strokes with ease.

[@julialumawig9596]

DEMI LEE!!! I have been reading your webcomics for forever. You rock.

[@raiqrose]

*watches how to start digital art even though i know damn well ive been doing so for 9 years*

[@axserwz5022]

I'm almost one year in but I've been drawing for 6 years altogether, it's really fun honestly, I'm taking it really seriously

[@dikshalakhani1181]

Is there any specific app for digital art, which doesn't use iPad and stylus?

[@pramitapuri9192]

@@dikshalakhani1181 i dont think so stylus is like a pencil and an ipad has a wide surface like a paper so you will feel like your doing it on paper but you can do it on your phone with your finger but a stylus and ipad makes it much easier TIP: you can use the app ibispaintX its free but some of its brushes costs money but if you aren't a profession and wanna draw for fun you don't need those

[@someprickydood]

That was a very good drawing of charmander.

[@whooohooo6005]

i just got an apple pencil and im sooo exited ive wanted to do art for solong i really want it as a future job !

[@melody8465]

"I just take a black brush with a lowered opacity" OOF shes got a lot to learn.

[@skadihuntress]

Would be nice if i could draw more than a wobbly line

[@user-hr3xg2cz7p]

Ella Hunter try drawing with ibisPaint they have a stabilizer

[@litobeatz639]

@@user-hr3xg2cz7p where?

[@user-hr3xg2cz7p]

Lito beatz in the top right corner

[@taylorlikestheatre166]

This was commented one year ago. Look back at it, check out your channel. I’d call that a drastic change.

[@patanjalilemonsquashimmortal]

Whoa! This cartoonist lady person is really multitalented. She can really be a show host. Though she "might" prefer being called an artist, writer and humorist.

[@user-ke7hp3gi9f]

Patanjali Lemon Squash Sword Immortal she’s a famous comic created on webtoom

[@vickym1609]

Drawing withBlueberry what’s the comic name

[@user-ke7hp3gi9f]

Vicky ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ it’s named as per usual

[@enpjnk3288]

for my birthday, my parents got me an apple watch and apple pen and since my dad recently got a new ipad i’m sooooo excited to start and honestly, personally, i feel like i’m doing good

[@freakfinitycollectibles8926]

What a brilliant video for artists. Good transition from traditional to digital. Thanks for the breakdown!

[@SA-bp5kw]

Your new strategy of making interesting videos is awsome. I really love these videos.

[@ByteReview]

Enjoyed this! Looking forward to more!

[@ashnikfield4224]

It took me about two days to get used to my tablet. Now I’m drawing really good drawings that I’m really proud of! So excited to keep working and creating! I use an XP pen G430S tablet (mostly used for OSU but drawing is actually easy on it!) and Medibang which is free and really easy to use!

[@TheVerge]

Who’s your favorite artist?

[@hardeepsinghpuri7250]

Pewposterous

[@Tradingpassion]

The Verge, Of course My favorite artist is Dami Lee.

[@meghanakankara2883]

Palle Schmidt, Danish comic book artist is my favourite artist. he has his own blog about how to make comics.

[@budhachandrayumkhaibam6079]

Dami Lee

[@0minousity]

Kuvshinov Ilya

[@sideaccount6608]

Demi Lee is reaaaally good! I read her webtoons. She's so pretty and sounds so nice!

[@kapurfamily7938]

This art always inspires me I spend literally hours drawing them

[@madelinekalu4131]

You explained this concisely but so well! Thank you! I really enjoyed this video!

[@robotskirts]

Great production. Enjoyed the light source gimmick.

[@kiddoxnyc]

Awesome video! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@SamiurRahmanTonmoy]

Just bought my first iPad. Will give it a try for sure!

[@ardvarkboy]

Oh just found this video I love Dami Lee's cartoons!

[@pingpongoldman5935]

Another way to get a touch pen way cheaper is to get a pen with a silicone thing at the end. I have one and I've been using for a very long time. It's also pretty useful since it's a pen you write with and a pen at the other end to draw with, but digitally.Though I don't know where to buy them.

[@heena1586]

Who else is just watching this in quarantine and trying to find something to do 😐

[@mqaeffect]

Lmao me

[@auqoaakiauo9603]

Me

[@marypearce7735]

me lol

[@jjveliz10]

I have a Note 8 and try to experiment in my notes app. I think a lot of it is just diving in and giving it a go. I never knew how much I could draw until I just went for it and believed in my abilities.

[@alejandrocanul687]

What I've come to understand as i keep exploring hobbies is that its less than the tools and more about the time you put into it

[@techpassion4126]

I just got an Intuos for my birthday back in March, and I've been loving digital art so far! Watching this video was so much fun, so thank you Dami, Verge, I loved this ^_^

[@yorhaunit2b694]

Enjoy it! Drawing in general is so much fun! :D

[@teabag3211]

TechPassion I got one for Christmas lol

[@techpassion4126]

Notes_Music_Productions Hey that's nice! Have you drawn anything so far? I'd love to see them ^.^

[@MtzCherry]

Affinity Designer is a good one too! Have been using it for three years already :D

[@glitterstqr]

I remember watching this 3 years ago..I’ve learned so much now, I’m so glad I know all these things by heart xD💝

[@laservim]

I recently had an iPad and start working on digital art. Your video is inspiring. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@34disorder84]

the fact that this is the first time i'm seeing someone else use clip studio over procreate shows just how underrated this program really is

[@sandwichkingsandwichton8672]

You can't run before you can walk you can't walk before you can crawl. Basically learn to draw on paper before digital it makes life easier when you do move on to digital like old mate in the video said she started with pen and paper then moved to digital, although I always start ideas I have on traditional drawing methods before moving to digital, current i'm working on a new character and there's a lot of paper, that's how I work atleast.

[@leahhhhhhh222]

I read your comic! It’s amazing!

[@stephanieott2082]

This is a perfect introductory video! Thank you!!

[@kumo_mochi973]

I’m getting my first tablet in 2 days!!!! I AM SO EXCITED

[@jessica9043]

Artist_with_a_Name 101 yay

[@rezkid283]

I got my first tablet when I was 6, it was one for little kids tho lmao, that was 9 years ago

[@Alya-ci1nh]

@@rezkid283 omg that was so long ago!

[@ObedCEsquivel]

I literally thought the video was an ad but I kept watching and when it ended, ok that was cool let’s see the main one... -Wait, what! 😂

[@couchpotatomakesart7307]

Hi im an aspiring digital and i do my art using my phone and my bare fingers. I would really appreciate if you guys could check my channel❤️

[@samenhtha5231]

Im a big fan of you DAMI!! Didnt expect to find you here

[@anweshamukherjee5729]

Very nicely explained. The way the information in video is presented is praiseworthy.

[@PlayErrday]

Smashed the like button as soon as I saw Charmander.

[@FergieJnx]

OMG! so we can use clip paint on ipad?? thankyou so much for the info! ♥♥♥♥

[@mystic-hm9mk]

I love as per usual thx for the tips and all your amazing work in funny comics❤❤❤

[@everydaynicole695]

AHHH ITS YOU DAMI!!!!!!! I LOVE YOUR COMICSSSS I EVEN HAVE THE STICKERS!

[@bostonkennedy2771]

The air bubbles on the screen protector is really bothering me... Really great and helpful video though! :)

[@sunny_days2489]

Do you know Andrian Monk the detective? He would agree with you 😂

[@itsrifahanif]

yay dami!!!!

[@Thanu_slays]

This actually works! I'm mindblown!!! Thanks a lot!

[@wallstreetmonky6797]

Thank you Dami! This video helped like no other!

[@lunchablecheese5931]

Her nails are cool af😍😂😂

[@rizkyp]

i can't draw period.

[@meloD30]

Neither can I, but don't tell my clients. Speaking of... back to work.

[@pisse3000]

meloD30 Just act like you belong!

[@meloD30]

Well now I need acting lessons.

[@stel1000]

No one can. period is very difficult to (not draw.. ) paint. Rothko I think did it . But you know that's why he is famous.

[@noname-cv8kp]

If you like drawing and willing to practice every day, with long hours then you should do it!

[@victormaldonado100]

That was an awesome way to show how layers work!

[@randomcosplayer509]

Thx soo much..I'm getting an iPad 10.2 for Christmas with the apple pen

[@YannickReid]

Nice video! Different than the usual!

[@bao007fei]

Oh I love this talented young lady.

[@durvadeorukhakar1277]

I literally needed this. Thank you so much❤ God bless 🙌

[@charley.17]

thx so much! i got the ipad 6 gen for xmas and i’m getting the apple pencil today! i also bought Procreate! it’s so worth the money

[@sanjuacharya]

AWESOME!!! YES!

[@gallery1334]

An Editing workflow video please

[@trippybobba2107]

Dami’s comics are so funny and relatable!

[@nathanishungryanimations7206]

Thank you very much! I hope to get very good at art. Tysm for the tips!

[@turtle1661]

The first time I watch this: Ok! I know how to get started on digital art. Second time like a year later, after I got webtoons: WTF ITS DAMI LEE

[@sohafarooki8827]

OMG ITS DAMI LEE FROM WEBTOON

[@calcifer758]

I’m good at traditional art , I draw cartoonish illustrations really well and ink them and people say it looks printed :D I recently got an iPad and I can’t wait to draw and transfer my skills on it.

[@goosegoose2565]

This video really boosted my confidence!!!!

[@blurryflag6466]

Wow, I love your Dami Lee, how do you just appear suddenly on a random video?

[@rosenethie5790]

This video really helped but I’m really broke so this option is not best for me I love making art and I’ve been making art since I was little and I want to switch to digital art I do make some in my phone but I want something more bigger and that has more option my phone isn’t crazy big so I feel uncomfortable just cuz my hand gets on the way or I drew a line somewhere by accident but I’ll keep looking this video did have a lot of information and it really did help.

[@Lizzieplays-ws7ui]

Yeah I’m hoping to get one for my birthday I really want a screen one because I have very bad co ordination so I would struggle with one without a screen but they’re so expensive but I’ve found one recently that seems interesting it’s the GAOMON M106K and it’s really good for the price not a screen tablet but great it’s under £100 so it’s great to get started with hope this helps!

[@CitrusWedge]

I LOVE READING YOUR COMICS

[@paulmonique1117]

Love U Dami Lee! Watch every video on verge😄

[@ehza]

go verge go