So I had my tablet (Huion Kamvas 16) for about 11 years and it’s finally decided to crap out on me… We thought it was just the wires being the problem, but after getting replacements, we’ve confirmed it’s the tablet ports…
So now I’m looking for a replacement. If there are any recommendations, I’m happy to hear them!
Also this means that all my digital commissions are gonna be on hold until I can get a replacement…
UPDATE: Finally decided on a tablet, hopefully it arrives soon! Thank you everyone for the reccomendations
My iPad Pro was a refurbish, and it’s been my flawless companion for 7 years. I recommend looking for refurbished models of whatever you prefer! It’s like half the price
I recommend the Ipad as well. I’ve had mine for 6 years and all I had to do to make a littlebit nicer to draw on was put a paperlike screen protector on it.
I have been using Wacom Intuos Pro S since 2014. I can’t imagine a more convenient tablet. The response, pen pressure, everything is so natural. I tried to switch to the screen XPpen Artist 12 Pro, but the feeling is so much worse than from Wacom that I could not get used to it. For me now, if I choose a tablet, then only this company.
Good point they do eat away at the nibs pretty quickly so nib replacements are necessary for whatever stylus you use. I got a few extras off Amazon for my Apple Pencil.
Ugee S640 Graphic Tablets Battery-Free Drawing Tablet with Stylus, Purple. Well, I don’t know if it will help you. I used it because it’s cheap and it worked for me.
I really like your illustrations, never give up and I wish you good luck in life.
I use XP-Pen artist pro 16 (2nd gen). I am a full-time artist, so I draw daily and I draw a lot. Personally for me this tablet is very reliable, I don’t see much difference with high-end fancy. The tablet works flawlessly for more than 1,5 years already.
Once I was a zealous Wacom user, but after a terrible experience with Intuos Pro M 2018 that was in guarantee service three times during its first year of life, I decided that I don’t want to pay huge money for such shitty quality. Older models (pre-2017) were great, but modern Wacom is overpriced garbage. So if you decide to get one, get used one.
What I absolutely can recommend regarding additional hardware: Tourbox. Now they support iPads as well, so whatever you get, this thing will be very handy.
Its good right? After years of making traditional art. Its a must for a more natural drawing texture that gives a good grip when sketcing. I don’t like the glossiness and glare off the normal glass screen or the weird slippery feeling it has without it.
I recommend the Ipad as well. I’ve had mine for 6 years and all I had to do to make a littlebit nicer to draw on was put a paperlike screen protector on it.