The Android scene isn’t quite as healthy, offering fewer strong tablet contenders than Apple. The Apple Pencil works only with iPad Pros. Only the Pro models work with the excellent Apple Pencil stylus ( $90 on Amazon). But for best results, invest in the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro (starting at $749).
You can draw on Apple’s standard iPad or iPad mini with your fingers or a third-party stylus like the Logitech Crayon ( $70 on Amazon). They’re excellent choices for artists, especially with so many creative iOS and iPadOS apps around. There’s plenty of drawing hardware out there, so we’ll highlight just a few of your options here. But if you want to get serious about your digital art, consider investing in a tablet and a stylus, which will provide greater control and detail. The hardware you need to make digital artĪnyone can make digital illustrations with just a smartphone and their fingers, or a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
