Drawing On The Nintendo Switch With Colors Live

[@banndsand]

As a hobbyist who could never justify the cost of getting an iPad or mobile graphics tablet to draw, Colors Live is just perfect for me. I'm used to drawing in my tiny planner but with this I get a little more room and a ton more tools at my disposal! I'm glad people in the creative world are reviewing it too now. This video would have answered most of the questions I had before buying it.

[@repeekyraidcero]

I just went with an active stylus and MediBang on my Android tablet. I might however get colors when I'm without my Android tablet

[@Romar-io]

@@repeekyraidcero what Andro tablet do you use?

[@couchchester]

this is great for younger children who have switch and just wants to draw, but it can also be enjoyed by older people as well considering the surprisingly present features packed in this program!

[@eric3dee]

I had Colors on the original DS (Homebrew) WAY back in the day, and it blew me away that it had decent pressure sensitivity and it just used the regular DS stylus! However, that was before the iPad Pro/Apple Pencil or Samsung Note devices and so it was really a great on-the-go drawing/painting solution back then. Unfortunately, these days it seems much more of a novelty than a convenience. Still, my wistful fandom for the app really makes me want this.

[@heynim342]

Used it back in the day as well. I think being forced to use its limited features (for back then) has trained me to be more efficient using modern tools and not to rely too much on custom brushes and the like :D

[@Bee_Mavrick]

This game and a switch is just about worth a tablet.

[@Bee_Mavrick]

@rino some.... Some people. Not all.

[@theperiidot]

@@Bee_Mavrick True lol, but if you have a switch this might be a better option 🤔

[@tams805]

Resistive touchscreens were really good for that and there's nothing complex about them or patents (still valid) to ramp up their price.

[@IDrawToothpicks]

Honestly I do miss art academy on my Wii U so much. Wish I could get an updated version for tablets or switch etc! It was just so magical and the fact you had a virtual art studio in a gaming system was amazing to me. I may try this out but I still miss art academy

[@nmlss]

I remember using Colors Live on 3DS back in the day and it was the perfect option for those that couldn't afford a tablet but had a 3DS (or in this case, a Switch) and wanted something to draw digitally around. It's pretty pretty good for a console app, honestly.

[@bigcheese6417]

For me this is PERFECT. When I'm on the go and I've got some spare time instead of being tempted by a game, I can continue to grow my skills. It's not the best art tool, but when I sketch in a sketch book it's loose and scribbly anyway. If colours live means I have more excuses to draw in my free time, good!

[@somemalinkies]

How do you download or transfer your finished paintings? I want to share a drawing with someone and i don't want to just use a screenshot

[@Justaperson354]

I still recommend an iPad and Apple Pencil even for young and beginner artists, personally. There’s cheaper options for tablets as well that are worlds better. Procreate on the iPad is amazing for beginners as well as professionals. It’s still portable, but if you use bad quality software it can discourage you from continuing to learn digital art in my humble opinion.

[@abhijitmandan7987]

The best art teaching channel "brads art school"

[@alive2220]

Yes! We need to get more people there!

[@toontales2479]

I think this is good for someone who already has a switch and wants to get into digital art

[@linkiepai]

I would've loved this as a younger teen! I got my first drawing tablet when I was already 17 and before that i had used only non pressure sensitive stylus on an old android tablet. This will be so great for kids and teens who already have a switch and want to try the waters of digital art and not blowing their parents budget

[@Marvin_R]

more tools and options are coming in future updates, including special layers. there's also a lot more you can do with the existing tools than you'd think, if you spend some time exploring all the tools and options you may be able to discover new ways to use them. and i think you may like the lazy brush, it lags behind a bit when following your stylus allowing you to make smoother curves.

[@Mystic_Dragon_Art]

This is really cute. I hope it inspires many kids to become artists in the future. It's actually better for that than MSPaint since it has layers and can get kids thinking like a digital artist.

[@joelhamlyn5186]

I had Colors 3D on the 3DS, it was awesome for what it was. And being able to do different layers and make the layers be 3D was great

[@Craig_Bolin]

Probably looks better on the new OLED switch.

[@ajing00]

Not just better looking. It may function better as well. Bigger screen also I heard that the screen parallax is smaller as well.

[@AidGum]

You can also set the kickstand to a comfortable position too.

[@CaptainRx-ss3rt]

Also the glass screen must make the stylus more smooth

[@repeekyraidcero]

I so expected this comment :D

[@Xominus]

@@ajing00He's says that it'd look better and you're disagreeing while agreeing. How are you so stupid?

[@tsunamirider9895]

Cool video. One of the great features of Colors! on the 3DS was the ability to connect to another 3DS, and draw on the same drawing at the same time. Each person could be on a different layer, and toggle visibility for their own individual views, so one person could be doing the background, and another could do the foreground! Not to mention the 3D effect was pretty awesome! Does the Switch version allow local-wireless, cooperative painting as well? That feature would make it a compelling purchase.

[@masieluh]

It will be added on future updates!

[@JakeSweeper]

It's definitely a low cost entry point into drawing with tech, if nothing else. What I'd love to see is someone use this ala Bob Ross if they could. We need more happy trees in our lives. :)

[@caramelzappa]

It seems like the perfect beginner app for kids especially, who might have a switch and not an iPad.

[@nicodoe6181]

the main appeal of colors 3d were the online gallery and portability. i used it when i already had a tablet bc it was really nice to be able to draw anywhere and post it to a pretty small online community. i have clip studio and a pretty big screen tablet now but im still kinda drawn to colors live just for the portability aspect (as well as nostalgia lmao)

[@ShekOlogy]

What would be neat, is if the stylus was able to hover your brush cursor when lifted a little off the screen (like typical graphic tablets/monitors work). That way you could play the game still when you're docked at home connected to your TV. Would essentially make things easier when playing the game/casually drawing (the idea being that you could look at your TV while drawing instead of at the tiny screen). This is a super neat little drawing game!

[@keoplays167]

my wacom tablet broke recently so i use colors live now and love it dearly. they even implement some new features with updates sometimes which is super amazing

[@thisisafirstnamethisisalas97]

What new features were implemented? Other comments say that on the 3ds people were able to draw together in real time, was that something that was added?

[@Stiathirs]

@@thisisafirstnamethisisalas97 That's correct, you and someone else with Colors! 3D can draw on the same canvas at the same time. What's also interesting is a lot of the community still uses Colors! 3D, which is how you know they made good software.

[@jikkermanccini]

Try looking at the gallery to see what some people have done with the platform. I've been able t do some pretty amazing stuff myself, the only thing about it is that it's more suited towards painting.

[@Pin_official95]

It’s a fun app/game overall! It might not be as up to snuff with some of the apps out there these days, but some people might have a switch and not the budget for a drawing tablet and this can be a good in between!

[@famoterlhh4993]

It works.... but you may as well pick up a deco fun S size from XP pen. Still, I guess it's for people who want to game and draw on the go?

[@skrimaging]

I remember colors as a homebrew on the NDS lite. It was my first time dabbing into digital art! This was before iPhone back in 2006!

[@thebradcolbow]

Who's here because I forgot the thumbnail before the notification went out 😀

[@mohithayaazhini]

Halo

[@Thel0ng2]

I saw it and i was like, huh?

[@melllaaannnooo]

Watchu doin?...ntn much,just drawin wit my switch😂i luh wherethis is headin at

[@abhijitmandan7987]

Yeahh you were like showing your theeth while holding a Nintendo 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@scrumpitboy9125]

If they made flipnote studio for switch now that would be next level

[@RyanParreno]

I do wonder now what you would have thought about Art Academy and Swapdoodle on the 3DS and Wii U

[@wreckingball8881]

You need to try the original on the 3ds. Much easier to use the shortkey buttons and honestly it's where I learned to draw digitally

[@MrMonoYT]

Imagine walking into a class with this setup.....

[@imeuro910]

At First It Would Be Cool Until The Teacher Comes To Class...

[@repeekyraidcero]

ngl. I'd be mad impressed "Whats your friend code ?"

[@LaNoir.]

I would be interested in how the pictures can be exported. Are they saved in the screenshot folder?

[@RicardoKugo]

They get uploaded to your profile on their site. So you can share them via most social media or save them from yourselves. Only disadvantage is that you need to get them via their site

[@syamsudiantosutarsa4769]

Thank you brad, i wait for this

[@jaredrosa3415]

I got this the week I came out. Just wanted to get a feel for digital art before buying something. I have a screen protector on my switch and I havent noticed any problems. I DO RECOMMEND YOU CLEAN YOUR NIP AND SCREEN. At times you can actually see the dirt that you move around with it, so you could potentially damage your screen if you dont have a screen protector. The KZbinr Wolf, did a review on this as well and the company mentioned to him that more art features are in the works.

[@sleepychrissy6316]

I already have a drawing tablet, but its a bit big and it always has to be connected with cables and such, and sometimes I have a drawing idea at night but I dont wanna turn all of my systems on. That's a reason I want to get Colors Live! So I can use it to draw on my bed comfortably, or if I'm out somewhere like a roadtrip or something, I could easily use this to draw, since my Huion need to be connected to the laptop and there's no way I can be able to take it anywhere xD

[@Gwenx]

I supported the kickstarter they had and it was fun, i do have a desk drawing screen, but after being semi bound to the bed or sofa for almost a year (i got the rona) i wanted a tablet but I couldnt afford it. I got this for the switch and it is fun to draw on but I guess it just wasent what I looked for, as I havent used it much since.. But I think the children i my family will like it and my boyfriend thought it was fun too, so I dont regret getting it :)

[@patiencezero1025]

Mine was defunctional out the box. I was a Kickstart, so I'm unsure if it's a consistent issue. I really didn't even need the product. I only really bought it to support Jens because of the homebrew version. My start into digital arts.

[@Artofizanagi]

Definitely great for young artists but not for pros or anyone serious about art. I can see it becoming a good app if they keep building up on it.

[@EvieMevie-ny6iz]

I've seen many realistic paintings on there so pros do use this

[@sikrisss]

Brad Really Having A Good Time Constantly Being Able to review a Lot Of products These Days.

[@Metheguy63]

I was just waiting for this review

[@OxGALAHADxO]

I've got to start this off by saying I love all your videos and that I pretty much agree with everything you said but what I will say is that I started off on colorsLive about 8 months ago and now I am using the wacom with my PC and doing my own illustrations for my book and character designs for my future game. So what I'm saying is ide personally say this is a great starting point for digital art but I will say only if you already have a Nintendo switch.

[@melvinluner1454]

Seriously brad 😄 I never imagined anyone drawing on a switch but if ur doing it it’s 🔥

[@JadeMythriil]

Really a great entry tool for people who want to try drawing digitally with a pen but don't want to spend a lot for a drawing tablet.

[@NathanChisholm041]

Just bought a Surface Pro with the new pen and it's the best drawing experience I've had on a tablet...

[@androskris]

Interesting device even though I wouldn't buy one it could be good for a kid. One thing you didn't mention is whether it works with a screen protector or not?

[@Marvin_R]

it will work with a screenprotector, you don't even need to enable the stylus mode in the switch input settings(enabling it actually makes the screen too sensitive)

[@jaredrosa3415]

It does work, I have one and it works fine.

[@Cap0verkil]

This game has interested me since it’s announcement i was so hyped and anticipated for the release, sadly that quickly disappeared as it’s not available in my country. Really sucks, but hey good game, good review. Keep up the good work

[@delphinasartstudio6933]

I saw this on amazon a few weeks back and I was wondering how it compared to other drawing apps. Your review came at a great time! After watching your review, I don’t think I’ll be getting it as it’s more pricey than what we have been spoiled with on the ipad, though I think it’s a reasonable price as you get a $30 ( last time I checked ) pen, + the development of the drawing program ( ipad apps are really under priced ), for me I don’t think it’d be worth it but still super cool to have on the switch! I heard some amazon reviews complaining about it scratching the screen but I don’t know if it’s only if you press really hard or maybe if kids are using it, but I would recommend a screen protector just to be safe. I don’t think I’ve ever been first to your videos before, at least before I wrote this novel of a comment.😆 This reminds me how much I like writing ( despite how frustrating and time consuming it is for me with my dyslexia & perfectionism ) Anyway I’m of to go writing now ✍️

[@TackleProd]

I spent hundreds of hours is colors live on 3DS. I even made an animated video a while back!

[@shanewalker4449]

Is there a in game tutorial?? Was gonna buy it for my daughter

[@Matthew_Murray]

I ordered this recently looking forward to giving it a go. I don’t have an iPad or anything so hope this makes for a good portable drawing experience to use on my Switch

[@mr.honey-glazedham3585]

Do you think Colors Live could be a better experience with an Apple Pen/SPen to draw with instead of the Sonarpen? If so do you think a different pen could also make it able to match up with a drawing tablet or would it still not compare?

[@Steebve]

Hey Brad. Will you ever do a tutorial on layers and like tools in art softwares? Or will you do that on your second channel. Or have you already done that a while back?

[@-themightymittens-]

I have colorslive and I really like it! I use my sonarpen on my tablet too with ibispaint

[@Cat-meow-Cat]

Thank you for this I really wanted to see/know how good this was

[@justadudenamedjared5795]

We are one step closer to getting Flipnote Hatena for Switch

[@Bee_Mavrick]

If procreate or sketchbook could come the the switch i wonder if the pen would still work. Or is it toed to the game it comes with?

[@time725]

getting a matt surface screen protector and putting a tiny peace of thin scotch tape on the bottom of the tip makes it feel a bit nicer to draw with.

[@tams805]

I wish Wacom would work with Nintendo and bring EMR to Nintendo consoles. Yeah, yeah. Just because they are both Japanese companies means nothing. But no need for charging would fit Nintendo perfectly, and Wacom could get a chance to hook young people on Wacom tech.

[@repeekyraidcero]

Never say never. Nintendo is known for cool innovations. Maybe they could implement it into games. 'Hovering' seems similar enough to Wiimote usage. (Sony and M$ ? not so much)

[@thisisafirstnamethisisalas97]

Wacom is losing their big name status with drawing tablets as more and more young hobbyists are primarily focusing on other brands. So I would hope that Nitendo and Wacom would knew day partner, I fear they would chose some off-hand brand that may or may not even be good.

[@TheEmoPainter]

Can you use this with a screen protector on the switch?

[@umigabut]

Is it still work with tempered glass installed?

[@cresshead]

reminds me of colors for the nintendo ds years ago , simple but works

[@arounddablock9976]

Sounds prefect for kids that wants to draw, great Christmas gift!!! Thanks

[@cjh156]

I'm convinced this man can draw on anything.

[@wadoxdx]

Is it good for taking notes, like in a school lecture or math exercices? Like you do with the ipad. simple stuf

[@unknownusername6980]

Best reviewer for digital artists award goes to....BRAD!!

[@ETChausse]

Nobody talks about sketchbook and i didnt have to pay apple prices for a limit on layers 😅 but I appreciate the review

[@Jamesalec63]

Colors Live on the Switch(lite) will receive updates so it possible new features will come to it and I think this won't be the only drawing app that will use this Sonar pen the was on the 3ds flipnotes and Inchworm and other on the wii(u) quite possibly more might be available? Would like to see more note or to do apps with a hidden game or two and though no camera on the Switch which is possible a downside to it but it very possible Nintendo could have a camera connection via Bluetooth on a mobile phone or something else? Or the next Switch have a built-in one a decent demand from Switch uses? MARIO PAINT?

[@ROLLTHEMBONES]

For the price it's unbeatable. Not everyone can just afford to drop a couple stacks on a drawling tablet.

[@md.zawadulbaker1471]

Nintendo switch :exist Brad : this.... will work

[@hexwrench4433]

Oh the switch! the console near and dear to my heart. All the hours of lost sleep playing into the night.

[@repeekyraidcero]

And looking at 2022 it'll be pure insomnia 😂. It's the GBA on steroids. Lov'ely.

[@theredexez8533]

YESYESYESYESYESYESYESi need this im a phisical artist and i want to change to digitall but most drawing tamlets don have that same dragtat you get on paper and since this is rubber its so perfect for me im o exited this is going to change the way i look at art and my life if i hadnt found this video i wouldve given up on art thanks to you i didnt this is amazing thank you . oh and nice mario art

[@inisipisTV]

Looks neat, but I think a regular smart phone will be more useful on the quick portable sketchbook category, with all the various apps available.

[@mdgiebel]

I bought this but for some reason it doesn’t work right with the pen correctly on my oled model. Tried it on several other regular switches and lites and works fine on those. All switches and oled have glass screen protectors. It was a bummer.

[@CrustingtonThe1]

I wonder if you need the pencil or not cause I'm pretty trash with the stylus pencil thing

[@MochasStuff]

Been waiting for this video forever now

[@dominoreaction2564]

Beautiful Nintendo!

[@RikuHino]

I wish there were more apps that did the more game elements of this. Or a miitopia but you draw all the characters

[@Riebel26]

I recently bought my 13 year old artist a drawing pad-i think its a little overwhelming for her...this looks like a better thing to start with. Thanks for The review!

[@TheSpiritTraveller]

Just a little curious. What do you do with your tech after reviewing them?

[@artwithtejas8797]

He sells them and gives the money for charity Not official I think he should do it

[@KaranKumar-ee6rn]

Hey brad wich is the best non screen pentablet according to you

[@JBJ24]

I have been drawing on my phone with my fingers XD So is it worth it for me to get this? I have a Nintendo Switch, and I can't afford a professional drawing tablet...

[@Nomstero]

keep drawing on phone this "drawing" software doesnt even have bucket tool 🤡 i wasted my money because i was stupid

[@chrisfain7244]

I have coloring book game/app for my kids and seen this and was wondering if this is a little to advance for 6 and 5 year olds? I watching reviews to get an idea but does anyone with young children recommended it or not for that age?

[@armin1576]

You are my favorite KZbinr! I love your content

[@era2s]

this is very much for THE on the go artists out there lol, who cant draw on mobile devices and cant bring computer setup with them, its a neat little "itch-scratcher" thing when you really want to draw lets say on a train or bus

[@srtcsb]

Very cool idea, and yet another reason for me to get a Switch. Thanks for this video.

[@Yunad]

Hey @Brad, where were the lines?

[@MalihaHaroon]

Do you know how to use reference images on this colors live Nintendo?

[@kalimarnakanak]

Considering the art program I use on my laptop is already pretty basic (paint tool sai) I think this would be a great way for me to draw digitally on-the-go! My laptop in big and clunky, so I try not to take it places. I think the only tools I would miss would be layer styles and opacity lock, because I usually use the "overlay" layer style for shading. I want this super badly, but together with the pen it's just a bit out of my budget at the moment.

[@repeekyraidcero]

Isn't there Sai2 already ?

[@kalimarnakanak]

@@repeekyraidcero probably? I personally don't like change, so I don't update my art programs unless absolutely necessary. I used Gimp 2.0 until it no longer opened on my new computer due to windows 10 not supporting such an outdated program. Now I don't use Gimp at all, because the most recent version won't let me edit my pen pressure.

[@KaranKumar-ee6rn]

Hey brad should I wait for next ipad Or buy ipad 9

[@TurboManTom]

What happened to doing the surface studio laptop?

[@KaranKumar-ee6rn]

Hey brad make a vidio on sonar pen vs pentablet all aspects plz I am bit confused🤔

[@Sam-og1di]

I've been waiting for this

[@pensilhitamku6520]

May I use basic sonarpen?

[@Rizky-Gumilar]

Please do this using Oled Switch

[@Zentsey]

Hello, excuse me, Isn't the cable uncomfortable?

[@Artshackstudio]

Sir pleaaseeeee i beg you pleaseeeeee publish a complete vedio on android art app infinite design speciallyy please sir i have samsung tab s6 lite and many people have tab s7 and s7 + but we dont know where is procreate alternative please sir make a vedio on it..

[@metadee3846]

Does an drawing glove work?

[@that_kid_that_edits2081]

if another device you have, like a phone, has an AUX/headphone cord plug could you plug in the stylus and use it on your phone?

[@tiwitiwi6202]

yes, its pretty much a sonarpen, it works in everything

[@awpkartun]

Mr Brad, what apps that you use to edit your video, thanks

[@Nymphicus.h]

I've been looking around but can't find info. Does it have a tool that let's u select an area and then rotate it/make it bigger smaller

[@booksketball]

will this work on splatoon

[@DementedView]

So when we getting a review of the new Surfaces?

[@ferohundred3596]

Wow but one question,Can that stylus work on phone?

[@wmab63]

Does this app have option for vector drawing?