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Drawing Tablets

Wacom Alternatives in 2022 (Cintiq, MobileStudio Pro and Intuos)

☆ Are you looking for an alternative to a Wacom Cintiq, MobileStudio Pro, or Intuos? Get my recommendations for the best Wacom alternatives for artists!

Huion vs Wacom – Which Tablet is Better in 2022?

☆ I share my experience with Huion and Wacom tablets for you to see which one to get. Check out my comparison in this article!

How Wacom vs iPad Pro Compare in 2022

☆ Deciding between Wacom vs. iPad Pro for making digital art? Check out my in-depth comparison of the display, pen experience, and more!

Best Samsung Tablets for Drawing in 2022

Looking for the best Samsung tablet for drawing? Get my recommendations in this guide for artists!

Best Android Tablet for Drawing in 2022

Looking for the best Android tablet for drawing? Get my recommendations for Android drawing tablets available today!

Best Cheap Drawing Tablet with Screen for Artists in 2022

I looked at the best and cheapest drawing tablets with screen for artists to to see which one you should get. Find them in my guide!

Best Tablet for Photoshop in 2022

Looking to buy the best tablet for Photoshop and photo editing? Get my recommendations in this guide for artists, designers, and photographers.

Best iPad for Drawing and Artists in 2022

❤️ Which iPad model should you buy for drawing - iPad Pro, Air, Mini or Standard? Find out in my guide for artists. Happy drawing!

Best iPad for Procreate in 2022

Looking for the best iPad for Procreate? I share my experience with the newest iPad models available today in this article. Enjoy and Happy Drawing!

Best Standalone Drawing Tablet in 2022: Artist’s Guide

Looking for the best standalone drawing tablet? Get my recommendations for the Apple, Windows, and Android standalone art tablets today!

Best Stylus for Drawing in 2022

Looking for the best stylus for drawing and art tablets? Check out my guide for the best drawing stylus pens on the market today!

Best iPad Accessories for Artists in 2022

Looking for drawing accessories for your iPad Pro? Find my recommendations in my guide for the best iPad accessories for Artists

XP Pen vs Huion Drawing Tablets – Which is Better?

We looked at drawing tablets from XP Pen vs Huion to see which tablet is better. Check out our comparison to decide which one to get!

Best Drawing Tablet for Animation in 2022

Looking to buy the best tablet for animation? Check out our guide for the best tablets for animation for artists and animators on the market today!

Best Drawing Tablet Stand for Artists in 2022

Looking for the best drawing tablet stand for artists on the market today? We share our experience with different brands and models. Find out which one to get!

Best Tablet for Drawing and Artists in 2022

Looking for the best tablet for drawing today? See my recommendations for standalone tablets, pen display tablets and pen tablets for artists!

Best Drawing Tablet for Beginners in 2022

Looking for the best drawing tablet for the beginners on the market today? See my recommendations in this guide for artists! Happy drawing!

Best Drawing Tablet with Screen for Artists in 2022

Looking to get the best drawing tablet with screen? Check out my recommendations in this all-new guide for artists!

Best Tablet with Pen Stylus for Drawing in 2022

Are you looking for the best tablet with stylus pen for drawing on the market today? Check out my recommendations in this all-new guide for artists!

Best Drawing Tablet for Kids in 2022

Looking for the best drawing tablet for your kids? Read my guide for the best tablets for kids, tweens, teens, and young adults today!

Best Large Screen Tablet for Artists in 2022

Are you looking for the best large screen tablet on the market today? Check out my recommendations in this all-new guide for artists!

Best Note Taking Tablet in 2022

Looking to buy the best note taking tablet on the market today? Check out our guide for the best note taking tablets for you!

7 Best Digital Notepads & Smart Notebooks in 2022

Looking to buy the best digital notepad? Check out our review of the best digital notepads on the market today!

Printers & Scanners

Best Printer for Cardstock and Heavy Paper in 2022

Printing greeting cards, postcards, and display cards yourself gives you great flexibility. Get my recommendation for the best printer for cardstock!

9 Best Ink Tank/Supertank Printers in 2022

Looking for the best ink tank printer for your business or home? Get my recommendations for the best supertank printers in my guide!

Best Printer for iPad, iPhone, and Mac in 2022

Looking for the best printer for iPad and AirPrint? Get my recommendations in my guide for the best printers compatible with AirPrint.

Best Camera for Artwork Photography in 2022

Looking for the best camera for photographing artwork on the market today? Check out our list of the best dslr, mirrorless and compact cameras for your artworks!

Best Printer for Screen Printing Transparencies in 2022

Looking for the best printer for screen printing transparencies? Find out which one to get in my artist's guide! + BONUS tutorial ⭐︎

Best Printer for Stickers in 2022

Looking for the best printer for stickers and printing on vinyl? Find out which one to get in my in-depth guide!

6 Best Printers for Art Prints in 2022

Printing art prints, photographs and fine art yourself gives you a lot of flexibility. Get my recommendations for the best printer for art prints!

6 Best Scanners for Artwork in 2022

Make high-quality reproductions of your artwork with the best scanners for scanning art! Find out which one to choose in my guide.

Best Inkjet Printer for Heat Transfer in 2022

What is heat transfer printing? What kind of printer do you need for heat transfer paper? Which is the best heat transfer printer? Find out in my guide.

7 Best Printers that Print on Canvas in 2022

Printing your photo and art prints on canvas yourself gives you interesting options. Get my recommendation for the best printer for canvas prints!

Best Inkjet Printer for Cricut Print and Cut in 2022

Looking for the best inkjet printer for your Cricut print and cut materials? Find out which one to get in my in-depth guide!

Best Printer for Sublimation in 2022

Looking for the best sublimation printer for heat transfer on the market today? Find out which one to get in my in-depth guide!

Best Sticker Maker Machine in 2022

Looking for the best sticker maker machine to make vinyl stickers by yourself? Check out my two best recommendations in this article!

Laptops & Computers

Best Laptop for Drawing in 2022

Having a quality 2-in-1 drawing laptop will make your drawing experience very enjoyable! Get my recommendation for the best laptop for drawing!

Best Laptop for Digital Art and Artists in 2022

Looking for the best laptop for digital art and you as an artist? Find my recommendations for the best laptops for digital artists on the market today!

Best Laptop for 3D Modeling and Rendering in 2022

Looking for a laptop for 3D modeling and rendering? Get my recommendations in my guide to the best laptops that can handle these power-hungry tasks!

Best Mouse for Designers in 2022

Looking for the best mouse for designers on the marker today? We share our experience with different brands and models. Find out which one to get!

Best Chromebook for Drawing in 2022 incl. Drawing Apps and Stylus

Looking for the best Chromebook drawing and digital art? Find my recommendations for the chromebooks, drawing apps and stylus in this article!

Best Laptop for Animation, Maya, Blender, and VFX in 2022

Looking for the best laptop for 2D and 3D animation? See my recommendations for the best Apple and Windows laptops which meet animation requirements!

Monitors

Best Bezel Less Monitor in 2022

⎚⎚⎚ Looking for the best bezel less monitor? Get my recommendations for the best frameless monitors on the market today!

7 Best Monitors for Artists and Designers in 2022

Looking forthe best monitor for designers and artists? Check out my guide for the best art & design monitors on the market today!

Art Projectors

Best Art Projector for Tracing Artworks in 2022

Looking to buy an art projector for displaying and tracing artworks? Find out which one to get in my guide

Best Mini Projector for iPhone and iPad in 2022

Looking to buy a mini projector for your iPhone and iPad? Find out which one to get in our guide for the best portable iPhone projectors!

Artists' Workspace

Best Artist Desk Lamp in 2022

Looking for the best artist desk lamp? Get my recommendations in this guide to desk lamps and natural light bulbs for artists and crafters.

Best Ring Light for Tiktok, YouTube, Instagram, and Streaming in 2022

Looking for the best ring light for your TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram videos? Check out my recommendations for the best ring lights on the market today!

Best Lightbox for Tracing in 2022

Looking to buy a tracing light box? I share my experience with some of the best ones for designers, artists and crafters. Find out which one to get!

Best Artist Chair and Artist Stool in 2022

Looking for the best artist chair and art stool on the market today? Then check out my guide of the best models!

Best Portable Drafting and Drawing Boards in 2022

Looking for the best drafting and drawing board? Check out my guide for the best artist drawing boards and technical drafting boards!

Choosing The Best Painting Easel in 2022

Looking for the best easel for painting on the market today? We share our experience in this guide. Find out which one to get!

Best Artist Desk and Drawing Table in 2022

Looking for an art desk / drawing table? Check out my recommendations for the best artist tables for drawing and the art desks with storage!

Art Supplies

🎨 Best Oil Paint Set for Artists in 2022

Looking for the best oil paint sets 🎨 on the market today? I share my experience and recommendations so you can choose which one to get. Happy painting!

🖌 Best Watercolor Brushes in 2022

🖌 Looking for the best watercolor brushes? Get my recommendations on natural hair, and synthetic brushes from Winsor Newton, Da Vinci, and Escoda!

✏️ Best Watercolor Pencils in 2022

✎ Looking for the best watercolor pencils? I share my experience with Caran D’Ache, Faber Castell, Derwent, and others. Find out which ones to get!

🖌 Best Acrylic Paint Brushes for Artists in 2022

Looking for the best acrylic paint brushes 🖌? I share my experience with different brands in this article. Get the best ones for you!

Best Acrylic Paint Pens for Arts and Crafts in 2022

Looking for the best acrylic paint marker pens? I tried the best brands and share my experience in this article. Find out which one to get!

Best Colored Pencils for Artists in 2022

☆ Looking to get the best colored pencils? I share my experience with Prismacolor, Koh-i-noor, Caran D’Ache and Faber-Castell. Get my recommendations now!

Best Artist Inks in 2022

Looking for the best artist and drawing inks? I share my experience with acrylic inks, India inks, and alcohol-based inks. Find out which one to get!

Best Backpacks and Bags for Artists in 2022

Looking for the best bag or backpack for artists, designers, and art students? Get my recommendations for the best artist bags and backpacks today!

Best Drawing Figures for Artists in 2022

Looking for the best drawing figure and artist mannequin to learn to draw the human form? Check out my guide for the best art mannequins!

Best Paint for Canvas in 2022

Looking for the best paint for canvas? Check out our guide on the best brands of acrylic paints, oil paints and even watercolor paints for canvas!

Best Palette Knives and Palette Knife Set in 2022

Looking for the best palette knife on the market today? Check out my in-depth guide and comparison to decide which one to get!

Best Drawing Pens in 2022

Looking for the best drawing pens on the market today? Have a look at our recommendations for pigment liners, brush pens and fountain pens!

Best Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils in 2022

Looking for the best pencil sharpener for colored pencils on the market today? We share our experience with different brands and models. Find out which one to get!

Best Erasers for Artists and Crafters in 2022

Looking for the best eraser for artists & crafters on the market today? We share our experience in this guide. Find out which one to get!

Best Artist Kit in 2022

Looking for the best professional artist kit for yourself or your friends & family? Check out my guide for the best art sets on the market today!

Best Supplies for a Travel Art Kit in 2022

Create your own travel art kit with my artist guide! Find out which cases, bags, pencils, pens, markers, easels and digital tools to get!

Best Copic Alternatives in 2022

Looking for the best copic alternatives? Check out our overview of some of the cheaper marker alternatives on the market today.

Best Acrylic Paper and Canvas for Artists in 2022

Looking for the best paper for painting with acrylics? We share our experience with some of our favorites!

Best Markers for Coloring Adult Coloring Books in 2022

Looking for the best coloring markers for adult coloring books on the market today? Found out which one to get in my guide!

Best Drawing Pencils in 2022

Looking for the best drawing and sketching pencils? Check out our experience with pencils for sketching, drawing, doodling and shading!

Best Mechanical Pencils for Drawing in 2022

Looking for the best mechanical pencil for drawing? Check out our guide to different mechanical pencil brands and lead refills!

Best Oil Pastels for Artists in 2022

Looking for the best oil pastels on the market today? We tried the best oil pastel brands. Find out which one to get!

Best Gouache Paint Sets in 2022

Looking for the best gouache paint set? Read my guide for the best watercolor gouache and acrylic gouache paints and find out which ones to get!

Best Watercolor Paper in 2022

Looking for the best watercolor paper for artists? Check out our guide on hot/cold pressed and rough paper for watercolors - Arches, Fabriano and others!

Best Watercolor Paints in 2022

Looking for the best watercolor paints for artists? Check out our guide on watercolor sets from Winsor Newton to Sennelier and Holbein!

Best Watercolor Sketchbook in 2022

Looking to buy the best watercolor sketchbook? I share my experience with Moleskine, Canson and others. Find out which one to get!

Best Acrylic Paint for Artists in 2022

Looking for the best acrylic paint for artists? We have looked at some of the best acrylic paint brands and share our experience in this article!

Best Watercolor Canvas for Painting: Buy It or Prepare Your Own

Looking for the best watercolor canvas for painting? Find out how to either prepare your own, or buy a pre-made one!

Choosing the Best Canvas for Oil Painting in 2022

Get my recommendations for the best canvas for oil painting - pre-stretched canvas, canvas rolls, panels, pads; + discover about primed/unprimed canvases.

Choosing the Best Oil Paint Palette in 2022

Get my recommendations for the best oil paint palettes today - glass, wooden, plastic and disposable and discover how to use and care for your palette!

Choosing the Best Oil Paint Brushes in 2022

Get my recommendations for the best oil paint brushes on the market today - natural and/or synthetic and discover how to clean and care for your brushes!

Essential Oil Painting Supplies for Artists in 2022

Discover my recommendations for oil painting supplies for artists: oil painting kits, oil paints, brushes, palettes, knives, easels, canvases, and more!

Books

Best Books on Color Theory in 2022

Looking for the best books on color theory on the market today? Here is an overview of the top 20 books on color theory you can learn from + more!

41+ Best Drawing Books for Kids, Beginners, and Intermediate Artists in 2022

Looking for the best drawing books for beginners, kids and intermediate artists? Get inspired with my recommendations in this guide for artists!

Best Perspective Books and Online Courses in 2022

Looking to buy the best books to learn perspective? Find out which ones to get in my artists' guide for the best perspective books!

A Curated List of the Best Art History Books in 2022

Looking for the best Art History Books for students, artists, crafters and hobbyists. Check out our list of books to add to your shelf!

Artists' Guides

Pose Reference Websites, Apps, and Books in 2022

Looking for pose references for your next artwork? Get my recommendation for free and paid pose reference websites, apps, and books!

63+ Best Art Challenges in 2022

Looking for inspiration, a way to challenge your art skills, and overcome the creative block? Then get my list of 63+ current art challenges and have fun!

50+ Free and Premium Procreate Brushes in 2022

A Complete List of 50+ Free and Premium Procreate Brushes. Find inspiration, boost your creativity, and create awesome art on your iPad!

Anatomy for Artists Resources in 2022

Looking for the best resources on human and animal anatomy for artists? Get my list of the best books, figures, and websites on anatomy in this guide.

How to be a Self Taught Artist in 2022

The Ultimate Guide for Self-Taught Artists. How to Make Money as an Artist, what to study, what supplies to get, what computer, tablet, and software to buy.

Creative Hobbies, Arts and Crafts for Adults: A Complete Guide for 2022

To get you inspired, in this article, you will find the most exhaustive list of creative hobbies, arts and crafts for adults. Have fun exploring!

Best Gifts for Artists in 2022

Looking for the best gifts for artists in your life? Find inspiration in our list of tech, art supplies, furniture, clothing and virtual gifts!

A 2022 Guide to Studio Space for Rent and Makerspaces Near You

Let's explore some creative & studio spaces for rent near you! Explore the list of makerspaces and studios for rent in 16 metropolitan areas across the US.

Guide to Oil Painting for Beginners in 2022

Curious about oil painting, but not quite sure how or where to start? Then check out my comprehensive beginner’s guide to oil painting. Happy painting!

How to Make and Sell NFT Art in 2022: A Simple In-Depth Guide

In this article I try to provide a simple, yet in-depth guide for artists on how to make and sell NFT art - the newest phenomenon in the world of art!

How Much Do Artists Make in 2022

Read my complete Guide to Artist Salaries – how much can you expect to make in the most popular art jobs, and how that changes around the world.

How to Sell Your Art Locally in 2022 – Cafes, Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Stores, and More!

A guide for artists on the best places and best ways to sell your art locally, including tips to make the whole experience more fun and successful.

Useful Tools for Artists

Art Pricing Calculator – Traditional, Digital Art, and Oil Paintings

Are you wondering how to price your art? Get my free art pricing calculator to calculate your traditional and digital art prices!

Character Prompt Generator

🌟 +1,000 character prompts! Feeling stuck or looking for inspiration for your next artwork? Get inspired with my random character prompt generator!

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