Although there are ways to try out Adobe Photoshop for free, long-term use can get expensive. Photoshop alone costs nearly $240 per year (if you let them bill you annually) and Illustrator is just as ...

This article is republished with permission from “Wonder Tools,” a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. I’m on a lifelong journey to draw. I struggled to ...

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Animation has come a long way since the days of Walt Disney. Not very long ago, creating high-quality animation would have required massive studio spaces, large teams, and loads of money. And while ...

Graphics suites like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are excellent choices for designers and digital creators because of their free plugins and other powerful features. However, they aren't cheap, and ...

This is the third and final installment of my series exploring free digital drawing programs. I did these reviews to educate art students about alternative ways to make art if they are forced out of ...

Google’s SketchUp Pro 6 is an enhanced version of its free SketchUp 6 program. The free version features the application’s powerful 3-D functionality, while the pro version adds two main features ...

Whether you’re a digital artist or a doodler, the best cheap drawing tablets can help you sketch or edit in a way that feels natural — without costing a pretty penny. The best cost-effective models ...