What app and software are best for illustration and design?
By Kris Dueñas
@MelanthaKrasos (44)
Philippines
May 2, 2022 2:12am CST
I've been meaning to create my own children's book and I wanted to design and illustrate it on my own. I would want to create my own design to avoid duplication and to save money from paying illustrator. Do you have any idea regarding applications or softwares that is best for illustrator who are beginners in the field?
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@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
13 May 22
@MelanthaKrasos - I agree Photoshop is expensive and the free GIMP is very similar.
@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
13 May 22
@LadyDuck Can I download GIMP in playstore?
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@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
13 May 22
Thank you. That is very helpful. I don't want to go for Photoshop as well because it is expensive for me.
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@58lordstreet (1668)
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2 May 22
ther used to be one called coral that was pretty foolproof, had a look and couldnt find it so maybe doesnt exist now which isnt very helpful to you lol
@58lordstreet (1668)
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2 May 22
@Sojourn there used to be one where the drawings were already done, maybe I got the name wrong
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@kaylachan (68535)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 May 22
It depends on what system you're using, but photoshop, is a good place to start and it's cross-platform. Most computers come with a default design app you can use.
@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
13 May 22
I'm looking for the free version of Photoshop since I find it expensive. It cost more than 11k for me in Philippine peso.
@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
13 May 22
A lot are giving me comments on what to used already. I find it helpful. hehe
@sharonelton (28472)
• Lichfield, England
2 May 22
I honestly haven't got the foggiest idea. I just do it the old fashioned way with pencil and paper!
@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
12 May 22
I see. Someone told me I can have my sketches scanned and then edit in a graphic software.
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@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
12 May 22
Thank you. I had it installed already.
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