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My apologies if this post goes against the rules (Mods, please delete if so), but can anyone recommend to me a good free digital art software I can download? So far someone has mentioned Krita, but I was wondering what people here found to be the best? I am familiar with Illustrator, so I have an understanding of how vector graphics editor and design software works, I've just been out of the art game for ages, so I have no idea what's out there.

Thank you!

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[–] the_grass_trainer@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

3D:

  • Blender

2D:

  • Paint.NET
  • Krita
  • GIMP

Vector graphics:

  • inkscape (garbage user interface but it works)
  • Blender (convert grease pencil into curves then export SVGs)
[–] grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thank you for your thorough response!

[–] the_grass_trainer@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Ya welcome. Also, if you want better vector software than Inkscape but not expensive like Adobe look into "Affinity Designer"

It's basically the same as illustrator with a few key differences but also has an iPad app too.