Procartoon was approached by XP-Pen to ‘road test’ and review their range of three Deco Fun graphics tablets. For the review, we were sent the Deco Fun L in apple green. The Deco Fun range comes in three sizes – XS, S AND L Deco Fun XS: 182.4×134.7×10.5mm with an active area of 4.8＂× 3＂ […]
Those of us who love to draw are always looking for the best drawing tablets with screens to spark our creativity. But are drawing tablets with screens better than those without? Graphics tablets with screens provide a more traditional way of drawing, similar to paper and pen. Tablets without screens require you to […]
Overview of the XP – Pen Artist 15.6 Graphics Tablet: PROS Thin 12mm profile but is very strong and highly portable. Looks sleek but with the bonding of the casing and screen, the tablet feels really robust which for me is great as I do use it ‘on the hoof’ and tend to be less […]
In this digital drawing tablet review I look at the XP-Pen Deco 01 I was recently asked to review the Deco 01 by XP-Pen.com, which I was happy to do as it has very good reviews and customer ratings. While researching the XP-Pen.com web site I saw that it has some interesting features and was […]
Which are the Best buy drawing Tablets – Drawing Tablets for All Digital Artists? Choosing the right drawing tablet all comes down to each digital artist’s personal choice. Some want an indirect pad where you draw on the pad and it appears on your laptop or PC screen. Others prefer a direct pad where you […]
Great art happens when you embrace great innovations. If you have a passion for art, you’ve probably already spent years discovering just what you can do with a pencil and some paper. So why would you want an art graphics drawing tablet? It may be time to upgrade to a good drawing tablet to see […]
What are the best drawing tablets for beginners and pro’s? – We look at the top 5 Tablets Most cartoonists began drawing the good old-fashioned way – with pen and paper. In the 21st century, the horizons of best cartooning have expanded into the digital realm as well. The advent of the computer drawing pad, also […]
If you are on the lookout for the best drawing tablets for artists there is such a huge choice it can be difficult to know where to start. The market for tablets is getting more diverse with a multitude of features such as screen size, processor power and price to name a few. For the […]
Say goodbye to the ball and chain of an art studio. Wouldn’t you love to leave the paints and canvases at home? Now you can enjoy the freedom of using all your creative tools without the hassle of carting them around with you. Everything you need to create an art project is packed into one […]
In this graphics tablet review there are five tablets across the range that all have a common thread – quality and high customer rating. I look at both direct and indirect draw with different sizes and prices to suit a variety of situations. For those of you who are trying out digital art […]
The magnificent 5 – Cintiq Revealed: Which Wacom Tablet Should I Buy? The Wacom Cintiq is by far the most sought-after computer drawing pad on the market today. The Cintiq is the ultimate tool for the professional cartoonist or digital artist. Like most good things, there are many options when it comes to actually purchasing […]
I was asked to review the Parblo Pearl P10 10″ LCD writing tablet and was wondering what it could offer for the cartoonist as it is a pretty basic electronic sketch pad in terms of functionality. What is a Parblo Pearl P10 Writing Tablet? The tablet consists of a 10″ (diagonal measurement) LCD screen with an […]
The best laptop for photoshop and video editing is one that’s built for handling large files and complex software. You’ll need a high-performance computer with lots of memory, functionality, and speed. A laptop with photoshop software bogging down its system is more of a burden than an efficient editing tool. If you plan on regularly […]
Art Goes Digital: What is the best drawing tablet and which tablet should I buy? Introduction and graphics tablet comparison Artists all around the world are quickly finding themselves thrown headfirst into the age of digital art. Although not necessarily a new idea, the fact is that digital art is becoming more common, further prompting artists […]
The best tablet for the money should rank high in a combination of portability, functionality, and screen quality. These things mixed with a long battery life and fast response times are what makes it a good investment. We all want to find a spectacular deal on the best tablet for digital art we can […]
This is a really well built graphics drawing tablet at an affordable price and well worth considering as a Cintiq alternative. The screen resolution and color accuracy are not as good as Wacoms superior products however, for the money this is a really good choice for an art student or artist with limited resources and […]
The New Bamboo Slate Smartpad is a digital writing tool that is perfect for any artist. You can capture ideas, notes and sketches anywhere you like and transfer them to your devices fore storage and further development. . So portable and easy to use this can enhance your notebook and with a large capacity of […]
Download lynda.com videos and become an expert on your graphics software Modern day cartoonists and graphic designers are relying more and more on software to to produce quality artwork. With competition for jobs at an all time high employers have the luxury of picking the best, most knowledgeable people. High level software skills in cartooning, art […]
4 cheap drawing tablets for pc or Mac – packed with Wacom qaulity, features with software included Painting doesn’t have to be messy. Drawing doesn’t have to include tons of erasing. With a Wacom tablet, you can draw, sketch, paint, edit, and create digital artwork straight on your computer without the cost of expensive materials. […]
Wacom bamboo – USB Cable extension or Wifi conversion kit? The Wacom bamboo is without doubt a great indirect draw graphics tablet but it doesn’t have a decent cable length for the USB connection. The cable length supplied is three feet which although adequate can sometimes be restrictive when you want to either have more […]
Wacom intuos pro sizes – small, medium or large? The Intuos Pro Pen and Touch tablet created by Wacom was designed with one thing in mind. Creativity. Drawing, sketching, photo editing, or painting are all at your fingertips. How can Wacom provide creativity, precision, and efficiency all in one complete package? By giving you the […]
We look at 5 of the best low cost graphic design pad and pens $50 – $100 If you’re thinking about moving away from pencil and pen and looking at digital sketch pad graphic tablets we have five high rated graphics tablet models between $50 – $100 for you to consider: VT Realm Graphic Pen Tablet (Black) […]
Top 5 graphics tablets for under fifty bucks Looking for a graphics tablet that stands up in quality, will get the job done, and won’t clear out your bank account? Perhaps you already have a top-notch tablet but want something a bit more portable, or something that you needn’t worry so much about damaging while […]
How to make digital art without breaking the bank! – possibly the best Cintiq alternative Many hailed the high end Wacom Cintiqs, especially the 22HD, as the only real option for serious artists has arrived to prove that Wacom is not the only game in town. For any serious graphic designer or artist that wants […]
Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablets: The Best of Both Worlds As many creative people know, the best ideas oftentimes come to mind in the middle of the night. What happens when you forget to bring along your notepad and pen? You end up dragging yourself out of bed to write down the idea before it’s […]