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 can Autodesk SketchBook do?What can Autodesk SketchBook do?
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It is ideal for various jobs, I use it to do:
• Sketches and studies for large format paintings
• Sketches for vectorized drawings for evaluation and approval of clients
caricatures of people
• Humorous cartoons for my networks and newspapers
These are some things I do with this app.
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It is a drawing and sketching software that allows you to illustrate easily and even includes brushes that let you emulate traditional drawing.
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Question on: Procreate
Do you use Procreate to develop vector artwork? If so what is your workflow like for that?I often hand letter in Procreate then export my art as an image, bring it into Illustrator, and livetrace it to create vector art. Is anyone else using it this way or in a way that is better? Let me know!
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Unfortunately, Procreate is a pixel-based app, so it's not possible to create vector art within it. Anytime I've needed something vectorized, I usually do what you do and live-trace it. The results are hit or miss, though, especially for more intricate work. Inside Illustrator, there is actually an Image Trace dialog box you can open under Window>Image Trace.
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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











