The ONLY tools YOU need for Digital Art

Can you draw on a phone ? Do you need a tablet and if yes which ? What software shall you use ?
I help answering your questions from my own experience as a professional digital artist !
FROM THE VIDEO:
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:36 Phone
1:02 Pen Tablets
1:50 Tablet recommendation
3:32 Multimedia tablets
4:36 Software
7:11 Final suggestion

[@cardilucio5891]

Hi Elena, I’m so glad you are talking about this art themes and It’s a great introduction to know this information. I have been doing art since 2020 and what I struggle the most is that I overthink the things that I want to create and end up frustrated with the results. Do you have any advice when it comes to improving your art without beating yourself up?

[@fjordwind]

Hi there! Just try to focus more on the process of drawing than the outcome! Instead of thinking about the final result all the time try to enjoy the journey of experimenting and creating. Maybe it could even help if you start some drawings without the intention to ever finish it but rather to learn a new technique!🙂♥️ hope this helps a bit and don’t compare yourself to other artists ! Compare yourself with your older self !

[@cardilucio5891]

​@@fjordwind thank for your recommendations, I definitely will try to apply them and see how it’s going. I need more patience I guess 😌

[@fjordwind]

@@cardilucio5891 yes, take your time with yourself and -youre welcome ♥

[@AbdullahKhan-ep9db]

I'm so confused to start because i can't afford most of the tablets or ipads. But I'm starving to do something in the digital medium

[@fjordwind]

@@AbdullahKhan-ep9db maybe really try to draw on your phone ! You can get a simple pen for that. I know a really good artist drawing on his phone !

[@Rambo-007]

Hallo my daughter in law, a really great video clip. You can be proud about it.

[@fjordwind]

🙃Thank you so much !

[@Invixnlty]

Ayo what

[@terrm_]

​@@InvixnltyI'm with you 💀

[@lemonline3719]

🥺🥺🥺

[@PeopleVLOG_]

​@@Invixnlty😂😂😂

[@nicholash8021]

The way she drew such perfectly straight lines with the right length and pressure on that dress... I can't even do that with connect-the-dots.

[@fjordwind]

There is a function called stabilization, Helps a lot with that!

[@ninjakitas]

I first started my digital art journey on my Nintendo DS's picto chat. And than MS paint

[@fjordwind]

haha coming to think about it i started mine on picto chat too :DDD

[@ninjakitas]

@fjordwind haha oh humble beginnings. I'm glad I wasn't the only one

[@xplained6486]

I am really baffled that this is your first video ever, it is already soo good. Please keep up the great work, I can't wait for the next one 😍

[@fjordwind]

Oh my Gosh you have no clue how much this means 🥹♥️thank you !!!

[@carlstanford7607]

For most people an iPad with the Apple Pencil 2 and procreate is the best way to go. I started with a Wacom tablet and there was all kind of issues. The proportions of my monitor were off and kept resulting in diagonal lines instead of straight. looking at one screen while drawing on a different surface was counterintuitive. There was also software driver issues. It was a big learning curve that I found hard to go back to at the beginning stage. Also you need a computer and an adobe software subscription or equivalent.. Procreate costs 10 bucks and is amazing.

[@esmooth919]

All of this is why I went with the iPad and Apple Pencil. And I also swear by Procreate! That software is awesome!

[@queen_j1422]

I've been doing research since I am interested in Digital Art. I'm used to just painting/drawing/doing small cardboard builds. Thankbyou SO MUCH! I had NO IDEA where to start for a program to use.

[@saintamerican6105]

I feel like it took me 10 exhausting minutes to finally step foot on the exact type of video ive been looking for THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHH🤗💕

[@fjordwind]

Glad you had the patience to find mine in this jungle of Videos ! ☺️

[@exturkconner]

I personally have used a Fujitsu stylistic q704 for years as a sketching tablet. It's a tablet that has a couple of different optional keyboard docks. One that's just a keyboard, and one that has a bunch of ports and is also an expanded battery. It uses a wacom EMR digitizer as well as a touch screen. They are not the fastest computers ever that is true. But it's plenty enough to run something like a windows 11 lite or Ghost Spectre install and a handful of useful apps for graphics design an or photo manipulation.

[@stevenpike7857]

Save up and get an 12.9" (or bigger when they release one) iPad Pro and you won't be disappointed. I have a Wacom Cintiq Pro 24" and it collects dust now that I have my iPad and a sketch board pro that it sits in.

[@pastuh]

I hope to see s00n iPad Pro 14"

[@phillip0908]

Just what I needed, thank you! Also, really professional work for your first video, keep it up 🙂

[@fjordwind]

Thank you ever so much !!🙂💜

[@livelifewthanks5684]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@peachyllama722]

Thank you for putting this video up, i tried 3 years ago on those cheaper ones that you cant see your lines, assumed it was me being a techno failure. So thanks to your video ive now downloaded sketchpad on my mobile: so fun and easy ❤

[@fjordwind]

Nice hope you keep it going ☺️👌🏻

[@austinjames5666]

This was the perfect video I needed ❤

[@idk...7402]

Honestly, you'd be the first-ever youtuber I came across with an amazing beginning. Your entire presentation was well shown with quality content and editing. Looking for more like this. Hands off of such amazing efforts from the start.🌷👍

[@fjordwind]

Wow, thank you! 🥰

[@katiepatterson2028]

I loved this! I'm excited to watch more of your videos! ❤️

[@fjordwind]

My goodness thank you so much so happy to read this 🥰♥️

[@amandaray_art]

Wow, really impressed with your video quality and editing. So good!! Not to mention so much useful information! Wishing you all the KZbin success and can’t wait to see your future videos ❤️❤️

[@fjordwind]

Oh holy 🥹 thank you so much Amanda !♥️

[@amandaray_art]

@@fjordwind you’re welcome 🥰

[@markburton9712]

You're terrific! I nearly wasted a lot of money on a new tablet until you made me think of my phone & for my art the phone is fine. Have a cracking 2024 God bless & all the best!

[@fjordwind]

Very happy to have helped you with my video! Have a great 2024!

[@balderdashartco]

This is wonderful, Elena! I’m so excited to watch more! -Victoria Balderdash

[@fjordwind]

Thank you for taking the time Victoria!!☺️♥️

[@Violithia]

Hi Elena! Thank u so much for the vid! I can't wait to start drawing on my i-pad! Again thank u!❤

[@fjordwind]

You are so welcome!

[@shriyasahu7092]

Thank you for sharing the information . I was thinking of starting digital art, this video gave me head started

[@fjordwind]

im very happy this gave you the neccessary motivation to get started !

[@mayflower2010]

Thanks so much- this was so helpful!

[@kalaidas_art]

Toller Einstieg! 🎉 Ich bin gespannt auf deine weiteren Videos. ❤

[@fjordwind]

herzlichen Dank Kalaida !!!🥰

[@AhUzzol]

Thank you for sharing your talent with us. You are an inspiration.

[@fjordwind]

Oh my thank you so much ! ☺️🤍

[@laurafischer1523]

Voll schön gemacht !😊♥️♥️♥️

[@septianyorrispratama6098]

Thank you very much for your suggestion, bc now i can make a better decision to get some equipment to start digital drawing. Keep going on your channel. Best regard from me ☺️

[@fjordwind]

Thank You ever so much !

[@jonasbaier]

12,9" iPad Pro and Procreate is by far the most satisfying experience. So much smoother than working on a pen display connected to your laptop. If you're on a tight budget, make sure to buy an older used iPad Pro. Everything from 2018 version works great. 128-256 GB space should be enough for most cases.

[@wonskrad7240]

perfect intro for me as beginner to digital art. thank you! subbed

[@fjordwind]

Glad you like it and welcome ! :)

[@A_Artz]

I'm really excited to see you grow kn KZbin! Tysm for the tips elenaa ♡♡

[@fjordwind]

You’re so very welcome - happy it’s helpful !!🥰♥️

[@benowa]

Such a great video! And a lot of valuable information too, thank you! 😊

[@fjordwind]

Glad you think so ! 🥰

[@nia427147]

I started out because of free time during lockdown. XP-Pen deco 01 V2 is the first pen tablet I've ever own and had served well. Also used Krita exclusive because I was still learning and it is really has almost everything needed for beginner to dabble in and for pro to work with it and still it is completely FREE. Just recently got my own Ipad and the convenience + drawing on display I don't think I could go back to doing art on the old pen tablet but what I learned still applicable and there's value in gaining those experience.

[@fjordwind]

Completely what I experienced 🤗♥️

[@user-hm2eu1cr9g]

Well done Elena!

[@Sarah-tf3fv]

This is a great video!! You get straight to the point and share very valuable knowledge. Cant wait to see some drawing turorials in the future!

[@fjordwind]

Thank you this means a lot 💕☺

[@patrickbennett607]

Thank you, this is really helpful. I won a Wacom Cintiq 16 at work and I still need advice on how to get started with it and digital art in general. Looking forward to more advice from you in the future, great job.

[@fjordwind]

I‘m very glad you think my content is helpful ! For sure there will be more tutorials in near future !

[@ceaknowles]

Great, clear, encouraging video! Thank you so much.

[@fjordwind]

Very welcome 🙂

[@joeljartist]

Nicely thought out and concise presentation 🔥

[@fjordwind]

Thanks a lot 😊!!!

[@CrazyLadyAiza]

Thank You! This video helped me out a LOT.

[@fjordwind]

Happy I could help!!🥰♥️

[@artistantlers]

My first digital art (other than gimp photo edits in 2008) was on my iPhone 6 with one of those pens that have a rubber stylus tip on the end! I used procreate pocket and with those brushes was getting compliments on my line work

[@artistantlers]

(I’ve since upgraded to an iPad and then an iPad Pro)

[@juliesczesny90]

I have a Motorola sketch pen & phone, owned by Lenovo - oh dear, just let the cats leap out of the bag!

[@MiaHobbesArts]

So lovely to see you Elena ❤ Great video! 🎉

[@fjordwind]

aw thank you so much lovely mia !🥰💞

[@finnthehuman934]

I'm just getting into digital art. I have watched quite a few videos on the subject the last few months and I have to say your video is one of my favorites. Your editing and delivery are great. Then I find out that this is your first video...wow. Now I just need an Ipad Pro, and then I will be unstoppable. Dang, but now I also want a German with an adorable accent.

[@fjordwind]

this makes me so happy to read ~ glad you think it’s helpful content ! 😭♥️ also, I’m soo so insecure in my English and this is so cute 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@finnthehuman934]

@@fjordwind I don't care how comfortable you get with English. Don't ever lose the accent. I forbid it.💯

[@fjordwind]

@@finnthehuman934 😭🥰♥I'll try

[@alphamike87]

Great video Elena, I'm hoping to get into digital art soon

[@fjordwind]

Thanks s lot ! I wish you a great start to it !

[@adelgaspar9246]

Such a lovely and informative video! great stuff! :)

[@fjordwind]

Thank you so much ! ☺️

[@anchy93czv]

Thank you. This was very helpful You are great 👍 😊

[@fjordwind]

Thank you so very much ☺️

[@carlamaenaz3615]

could you please do a tour of your workspace/ apartment?? it looks so nice just from the glimpses we get!

[@two-moonz2953]

Thank you Elena

[@lovethestage]

This was great information thank you so much for sharing ❤🎉😊

[@fjordwind]

Very welcome ! 🤗

[@heatheroniasketches]

Very well done video and great content! 👏🏾💜😊

[@fjordwind]

Thank you very much ! ☺️🤍

[@tinawyatt]

Perfect. Thank you 🙂

[@fjordwind]

You're welcome Tina 😊

[@3cats356]

Great video - really professional. What I really like is that you present tools from those for really entry level - to those more advanced. You do not boast and pretend someone "PRO" while explaining what to use - what to chose. You do not suggest most expensive and "recent" gadgets. I think that makes your video much more "pro" and true - at least for guy like me. I am not an artist (unfortunatelly however I still enjoy "playing" with digital art stuff. Therefore I really enjoyed this video.

[@fjordwind]

Thank you so much for this encouraging comment ! I’m very glad you like my honesty here :)

[@skydoodie2418]

Really excited for that you started your youtube journey🎉

[@fjordwind]

Awww thank you I‘m so excited myself ! 🙈♥️

[@ranjansvivek]

Thanks for the Video, Very useful information.

[@fjordwind]

Ver very welcome !

[@katekrasnova5091]

Wow! Thank you! You are so talented! 😇🙏🏼♥️🤩🤗🥰😍🥳

[@fjordwind]

Aw thank you very much ! Happy you liked it ☺️♥️

[@cedricadougba324]

Thanks, GOD bless you.

[@SimonGrassinger]

The video looks very professional. A a very good job for your first video 👍🏻

[@fjordwind]

Thank you thank you thank you 🙃!!!

[@AdrianJamesEllis]

Thank you! I do wonder if some new artists might really benefit from drawing on paper with a pencil, then scanning or photographing their work, then digitally drawing over their work on a new layer in their art application. I spent a lot of time doing that and it really helped the transition from physical to digital artwork.

[@fjordwind]

I think so too! I it’s really a great way to smoothly transition from traditional to digital !

[@MicheleEngel]

Thank you for this great idea. ❤ I didn’t know you could do that!😮

[@avayarainn9008]

Wonderful video! I’m so happy you started a KZbin channel ❤️❤️❤️

[@fjordwind]

aw thank you so much I#M glad you like it !!😘

[@CelestialWarri0rs]

😍 amazing tips you educated this baby very well. I will keep it in mind 😄🙏🏽

[@fjordwind]

happy you like the video ! (:

[@nataliedembianny-wp3qg]

👌Genial! Jetzt hab ich auch mal einen Einblick wie es funktioniert🤗👍

[@fjordwind]

Freut mich ! 🙃🤍

[@rainbowdreams]

Thanks ♥ It was really helpful🙂

[@fjordwind]

Glad it was helpful!☺️

[@iamlily01]

Wow, this was an amazing first video! I’ve watched a few on digital art and this is the best one hands down! Thank you! So very informative! You are appreciated! ❤🫶🏽

[@fjordwind]

thank you thank you thank you !! :))

[@lenanana8]

I would really recommend these open source softwares for editing your art and also digital art: GIMP and Krita. GIMP is basically the free Photoshop that does most of the things Photoshop can do, and it's very versatile and flexible. Krita is also free and great for editing, digital animation and drawing.

[@paulina5520]

and does gimp work good with wacom?:)

[@GeekyDud]

OK. Real talk. I was shocked this was your first vid just from the thumbnail alone. The design is clean and straight to the point. It immediately grabbed my attention and I knew exactly what the video was about, and it gave me a reason to watch it (e.g., what am I going to waste money on? I need to watch to find out!). That's ignoring the video quality itself and how helpful the information in it was. I'm excited to see you continue to grow on here!

[@fjordwind]

Ok you know what I’m crying this is sooo unreal to read !!🥹♥️thank you so much this motivates me a lot to continue this journey here !!!

[@GeekyDud]

@@fjordwind I'll be here for it! I know from personal experience how much hate comments can get to you, and conversely how much positive ones can do for you so I try and spread positivity when I can 🙂

[@fjordwind]

@@GeekyDud Nice in the name of KZbin community i thank you for that :D♥

[@linamusicstudio9938]

Thank you !!!!

[@fjordwind]

Very welcome!

[@unknownusrname]

I just bought a deco mini7 today and it's really nice to use

[@fjordwind]

Oh great to hear that and Thanks for sharing your experience with us !

[@TheHijabDiariesVideo]

Thank you for sharing❤. This was very helpful. My husband has been an illustrator for more than 11 years. He used a tablet connected to his pc before. He suffered a massive stroke last year and is paralyzed on his left side. I want to get him to start creating again but he needs something more portable. Wasn't sure what to get him but now i think iPad pro would be the best option.

[@fjordwind]

Youre very welcome I hope you can bring him to draw again , pretty sure it would make him happy (: all the best wishes for him ! and yes you probably cant go wrong with an ipad pro its the most portable solution in my opinion. and if youre on a budget check the air models theyre good too !

[@eddiejohn7744]

Thank you for this

[@fjordwind]

My pleasure !

[@NazninVajitha]

Very well explained 👍

[@fjordwind]

Thank you so much !

[@Fioneenacockeen]

Thank you 🙂

[@fjordwind]

Very welcome !

[@r6201sk]

krita is available on android as well ... pretty much 1:1 to desktop version.

[@reematauro9600]

Thank you so much 😊👍🏻

[@fjordwind]

Very welcome !

[@deanwilliams433]

One nice thing about the recent Samsung S series phones is the stylus. It makes on the go sketching fun.

[@damienlobb85]

I have the S23 Ultra! I'm a longtime Note fan, I was so disappointed when they didn't announce a new one in 2021. But they just merged them into the flagship.

[@sujayb4u]

Hello Madam, thank you very much for your suggestions on drawing apps especially for PCs. I have bought a graphic tablet ( without display) recently and was not able to choose the right app. I will definitely try the free app available for my windows PC. I feel very happy to know that a scientist like you loves art. Thanks again. 😊

[@fjordwind]

Hello you're the sweetest ! thank you for this comment 😊

[@sidersproductions941]

When it comes to the phone, no other phone beats the Samsung Ultra line. I have used my S22 Ultra for high quality notes more so than drawing but the tracking and latency are really great.

[@rubyisla7195]

So helpful, thank u !!

[@fjordwind]

Very welcome !

[@blubee2928]

Beautiful 😍 I'll try soon ☺️😘

[@fjordwind]

Yey 🤗💜!

[@ninadembianny4394]

So professionell ich liebs! Bin ganz stolz auf dich Enchen ♥️🤓

[@fjordwind]

Vielen lieben Dank Nin ☺️🧡

[@jvnetsl]

Hey, one of the best first videos I have ever seen. We need more......

[@fjordwind]

Thank you ! There will be more ! Posting weekly ! 🤗♥️

[@pbmzbr]

Hello, Elena. Krita has an Android version now. Excellent video and tips

[@punnypuns5103]

Super useful. Can you do a video on your art journey and how you practiced, how many hours roughly etc

[@fjordwind]

Thanks for the idea! 🙂

[@thomass4647]

Is mega gut geworden ! 😍😄

[@fjordwind]

Danke Thomas! 🤗

[@prajyotshinde6995]

I started with mobile, bought a redmi pad a month ago, but i still love to use my finger for drawing lol

[@flipflopandtreacle4781]

so helpful thank you

[@fjordwind]

Very welcome!

[@lamaalza1666]

Yes, photoshop is really overwhelming for someone that quits using it in her teens and now in her 30s. Thank you for the other suggestions, I start navigating the LED Tracing Pads and then digitize the resulted art to be able to edit them

[@leonorabernhauer8172]

Voll schön gemacht

[@fjordwind]

Danke Dir !!

[@anirbellahcen5551]

Thank you, I recommended your videos to my gf, she is an artist and wants to move to digital arts.

[@sarahtomato]

❤❤❤ty for this great video

[@fjordwind]

Very welcome and happy you enjoyed it ☺️

[@daddytheketchum]

Very underrated channel. Thank you

[@fjordwind]

thank you so very much !!!

[@jlee8264]

Finally! Thank you! I am a graphic/fashion designer and I am searching for a new pen mouse as I have a Wacom from over 30 years ago. It still works and I use it but I wanted to upgrade and I didn’t understand how the display ones worked. (Haven’t been keeping up with pen mouse technology. 😬) Mine is the one that you can’t see on the mouse pad and you have to look up at your computer display like the Wacom Intuos, as this was the only available option that existed 30 years ago.😫 Do I connect it to a computer? Does it connect using Wi-Fi? How does it show the program/application I’m using on the pen display? Etc. so I’ve been watching numerous videos and after 2 hours of watching other videos you are literally the only reviewer who explained it needed to be connected to a computer. I now understand thanks to you. ❤ Fyi..I have an iPad with an apple pen and use that too but need this for my lapto/desktop computer I use for work while using Adobe programs. Keep up the good work! Can’t believe this is your first video! Amazing!

[@fjordwind]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment ! I'm really happy that this video was so helping for you 🥰 i totally get your point that You want to be able to use adobe beside the ipad prgrams ! hope you find the right tablet for your work !

[@markcontreras2337]

That was very insightful. Havent drawn in years but i want to get into comission work.

[@fjordwind]

You’re welcome ! If you keep it simple in the beginning I think you can get into it very soon ! 🤗

[@julesm9081]

This is a great video!!!

[@fjordwind]

Thank you!!

[@platiniathens8066]

For me the best thing is a good PC, photoshop, wacom intuos (I bought it for 80 euros 3 years ago, I think its cheaper now) and a good scanner. I draw my images on an A4, then scan it and I do the colouring in photoshop. The combination free style and digital looks the right thing... like a good fiction movie with less CGI!

[@fjordwind]

thanks for sharing your experience with us ! i need to try that scann than color process too !

[@kylebanks13]

Amazing first video! The only recommendation would be to get some type of mic if you're not using one currently. The audio when you were showing different options of pen tablets was really good, but when the video was of you, the audio was hit or miss for me. Great video either way!

[@fjordwind]

Thank you for the reply! I noticed the same problem ~ it’s all the same mic 🙈 but one time close and the other far away. Since this video I know it makes a huuuuuge difference !

[@accentontheoff]

Hello, do you have any tutorial on marketing and selling digital art, esp considering it’s so easy to copy or share. Also what shape size etc is it sold in. Also, NFTs.

[@TheMetalfreak360]

I am gonna get a tablet with display from the get-go, I cannot stand using my finger to draw. I used to draw way back, and wanted to get back into it, but using digital this time around, if I find out it is not for me, I am gonna gift it to my niece that loves to draw. So either way it is a win imho. Thanks for the video, I have no idea what to get going into this, and this gave some pointers, especially on the software side. Only thing I am wondering about is side stuff, like do I need a glove when drawing? Seems handy.

[@smallwhitefox142]

also to those who may not want an ipad but still want a tablet, samsung s series tablets are also really good for drawing. the cheapest s6 lite 2022 can be found for around the same price as the cheap display drawing tablets mentioned (200-300$). Ipads can easily be expensive in some countries so it's not the only option for portable digital art

[@fjordwind]

thank you for your infos and sharing your experience !

[@chetnasen8935]

I immediately pressed like button as soon as i saw the floof with the charger in her mouth❤

[@fjordwind]

Aw my ☺️

[@juliesczesny90]

Upgraded my 2 in 1, to: 4K & 9i, w/16gigs of DDR5 RAM. Loaded Manga studio 5/Clip Art, plus Photoshop 6, both licensed. But the real beauty in my Touch screen with a rechargeable pen is: WACOM TABLET licensed within! Beauty in the Beast, just rocks!! My other one aged out, after 7 years. I'm having cake and pie!

[@uli7211]

Wow, very helpfull 😊

[@fjordwind]

Very welcome! ♥️

[@mingmarlama7987]

Basically every youtuber and all have created a mindset for beginners artist that the ipad and procreate is the ultimate goal whereas there are many other portable tablets from other brands aswell which are very good for digital art.

[@fjordwind]

Maybe u can give us examples here 🙂? Cause I don’t own any other tablets. do you have experience with other multimedia tablets ?

[@ipaintu]

I use the Samsung tab S7 to do my digital art painting, it works well for me, portable and I can take it anywhere I go.

[@loveleenkaur6352]

Which app?