What app and software are best for illustration and design?

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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Anna
@LadyDuck (460449)
• Switzerland
2 May 22
Adobe Photoshop is the most popular graphic design software, but it is not free. You can find free alternatives that are good. One is DesignWizard, Krita is also very good for drawing and painting and GIMP is the closest to Photoshop but it's free.
Anna
@LadyDuck (460449)
• Switzerland
13 May 22
@MelanthaKrasos - I agree Photoshop is expensive and the free GIMP is very similar.
Kris Dueñas
@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
13 May 22
@LadyDuck Can I download GIMP in playstore?
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Kris Dueñas
@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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John Evans
@58lordstreet (1669)
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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
Jojo
@Sojourn (13839)
• India
2 May 22
Do you mean Adobe CorelDraw?
John Evans
@58lordstreet (1669)
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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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Kris Dueñas
@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
12 May 22
@58lordstreet ok I'll try to look for it. TY
Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (58939)
• 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.
Kris Dueñas
@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.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (137262)
• Philippines
2 May 22
I do not have any clue about it. I hope someone can help you here.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (137262)
• Philippines
16 May 22
@MelanthaKrasos That's a piece of good news.
Kris Dueñas
@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
13 May 22
A lot are giving me comments on what to used already. I find it helpful. hehe
Sharon Elton
@sharonelton (25457)
• 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!
Kris Dueñas
@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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Sharon Elton
@sharonelton (25457)
• Lichfield, England
12 May 22
@MelanthaKrasos That would be a good idea.
Adie
@Adie04 (17360)
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2 May 22
I'm not sure myself. But I usually use Ibis paint x to draw.
Kris Dueñas
@MelanthaKrasos (44)
• Philippines
12 May 22
Thank you. I had it installed already.
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