For those who are trying to get into digital drawing, I highly recommend purchasing a Wacom Tablet. The company has been in the drawing tablet business for a really long time now and they’re tablets are probably the most intuitive of the majority of art tablet companies out there. Until recently purchasing an Ipad all my former drawing tablets have been wacom.
Beginner Drawing Tablet Which One to Choose
For those who are trying to get into digital drawing, I highly recommend purchasing a Wacom Tablet. The company has been in the drawing tablet business for a really long time now and they’re tablets are probably the most intuitive of the majority of art tablet companies out there. Until recently purchasing an Ipad all my former drawing tablets have been wacom.
First, Here are some Key Notes about Wacom Tablets:
Most Wacom tablets come with art programs so you’ll be able to start drawing as soon as you purchase it. If they don’t come with programs it will be mentioned.
Most Tablet pens have a nibbed side and an eraser side (for drawing and erasing like an actual pencil). while it’s not mandatory to have it I reccommend choosing a tablet that has a nib and eraser side pens to make the digital drawing experience more natural. Wacom pens that do NOT have an eraser side on this list will be mentioned.
I’m mentioning older tablet models simply because you might know someone who has theses art tablets and is willing to thrift them.
If you’re limited on funds definitely stick to tablets that are less than 100$ they work very well and are more than enough.
You don’t have to have latest drawing tablet models especially if you’re trying to see if digital art is for you. Functionality is the key.
So here’s a quick list of some reasonably priced Tablets : (I've also place linked for all of them owob)
The cheapest wacom tablet on this list and the only tablet I’m recommending that DOES NOT HAVE ART PROGRAMS included. It also does not have an eraser side but, If you want to use a digital tablet very causally with a free art program this could work for you
Now this a new model that I haven’t used before BUT what makes this one really good is that it comes with clip studio paint pro. Clip studio is really great program to start learning digital drawing. Only downside is that the tablet pen also DOES NOT HAVE AN ERASER SIDE.
Same as the previous tablet If you’re willing to dish out another 20 dollars you can get this tablet to be wireless with bluetooth.This tablet does not have an eraser side.
This tablet is really hard to find honestly ( could only find japanese sellers on ebay XDD) If you do manage to find it you will not be disappointed. This tablet is powerful. It has a lot of pen pressure sensitivity and can be modified for wireless/cordless use. Plus this tablet is durable and great to use if traveling. I was actually using it for my art classes prior to the lockdown.
I’m going to put a disclaimer on this one because Its a really old Wacom tablet but if you know someone who owns this tablet and they’re willing to part with it buy it from them. This tablet is DURABLE (a lot of the newer tablet models seem kind of fragile and it’s pretty common to drop your tablet here and there) and while it may have less pressure than modern tablets this one is very easy to work with I’ve used this tablet for well over 10 years before finally purchasing a newer Wacom tablet. XDD
Now this ones a little on the fragile side but is VERY functional all around. They hot keys are to the left of the tablet and much larger than most wacom tablet hot keys, making them pretty easy to work with. Tablet pen for this one however does NOT have an eraser side.
This is the tablet model I used if I working from my desktop. I could only find a renewed model of it BUT it’s a very good tablet for it’s price (It was a little over 200 when I originally bought it ;w; ) This tablet does have touch/gesture commands for it which can easily be turned off if you choose. Plus there are several hot keys to work with as well as a touch ring that can also have up to four different command settings to it. If you really want a starting tablet that has all the basics covered it could be this one but it’s a bit of splurge.
I hope this is helpful. No matter which tablet you end up deciding on make sure you do some additional research to help find the right tablet for you! You’ll then be on your way to drawing digitally!
And as always If you have any questions about the drawing tablets I’ve mentioned here let me know!
