Drawing Software Resources
Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Drawing Software
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Drawing Software Articles
Top 12 Graphic Design Skills You Need to Succeed
The design industry never stands still—are you keeping up?Visual content captures attention more effectively than any other promotional tool, making graphic design a crucial pillar of content marketing.
by Daniella Alscher
Magazine Layout: 6 Tips to Fine-Tune Your Spread
There are infinite ways to lay out a finite amount of information.
by Daniella Alscher
What Are the 7 Elements of Art? How To Use Them
Are you ready to take your stick figure drawings to the next level?
by Emily Goorevich
40+ Typography Terms and Definitions: Beginner's Guide
What’s the difference between a typeface and a font?
by Daniella Alscher
15 Best Free Drawing Software for 2024
Drawing only with a pen and paper is fine – but drawing on a tablet is the future.
by Mara Calvello
Digital Design for a Human World
Society evolves over time. Whether due to social, political, scientific, or technological occurrences, there are significant moments, such as the current global pandemic, that shift the way we collectively perceive and behave. To help us adapt to these shifts, there’s design. Design responds to the changing world and helps us navigate unprecedented times.
by Priya Patel
Color Theory: All for One and One for All
Sometimes, two or three colors just look right together. We can’t explain why, but we know it’s right.
by Daniella Alscher
Color Contrast: For the Sake of Aesthetic and Accessibility
Yesterday was sunny and 85 degrees. Today, it’s a cold, windy, and rainy 54 degrees.
by Daniella Alscher
The 6 Color Schemes to Keep Everything Picture Perfect
There are some colors that just look wrong together.
by Daniella Alscher
How to Build a Graphic Design Portfolio for the Clueless Beginner
If you’ve learned a little about design, you know a designer’s most powerful weapon is their portfolio.
by Daniella Alscher
Drawing Software Glossary Terms
Drawing Software Discussions
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Question on: Sketchbook
What should I sketch my SketchBook with?What should I sketch my SketchBook with?
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That is a very personal decision, each artist draws according to their comfort. For my part, I have had a very good experience using an iPad and the Apple pen, I have also connected an iPad, and an Android tablet to my Huion Kanvas 22plus Drawing Tablet, and the results have been good using the Huion pen.
But my final recommendation is an iPad Pro and its pencil.
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Question on: Krita
Is Krita a good art program?Is Krita a good art program?
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Anime, cartoons, print on demand, wall art, book illustration, fabric design, you could go on and on. It is fantastic, especially for artists who work in multiple media.
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Question on: Procreate
What are the features of Procreate?What are the features of Procreate?
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With procreate you can create almost any kind of artwork from paintings to animations. Individual projects can be organized into stacked groups. Within a project you can set the size, background color, and set a reference image over your canvas. The brush tool provides nearly a vast array of options organized by tool and media type. Paint brushes, effect brushes, charcoal, pencil, textures, patterns, all can be found in brushes and you can create custom brushes or download brushes to the app. You can toggle the size and opacity of your brush too. The smudge tool allows you to choose any brush to apply effects over your painting or drawing. The eraser also allows you to choose any brush to apply over your work. In the color panel you can choose the view you prefer and set custom palettes. The layer tab lets you organize layers and apply blend modes, opacity, etc. The selection tool allows you to select a layer or a section of a layer and manipulate it. The magic wand tool has even more effects that you can apply to your layers globally or by applying with a brush. You can export your work in different formats depending on how you want to publish your work. The app also allows you to export a time-lapse of your piece so you can see how it develops over time.
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Drawing Software Reports
Grid® Report for Drawing
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Drawing
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Drawing
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Drawing
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Drawing
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Drawing
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Drawing
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Drawing
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Drawing
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report











