Drawing is an activity that helps you freely develop your creative thinking. Nowadays, with the development of technology, drawing has become easier than ever, you can draw anywhere, anytime thanks to your Android smartphone.
In the article below, WebTech360 will send you 7 painting applications that can help you practice becoming a true artist.
ArtFlow is a more in-depth drawing application. This application is highly appreciated by users for its incredibly diverse number of brushes. With 70 brushes as well as smudge applications, you can freely create your work. Besides, the application also has a layer feature, including layer mixing. After completing the work, you can export the file to Photoshop as jpeg, png, even psd. This is a great choice for your whole family if both father and son love to draw.
PaperColor is another drawing app that tries to bring a realistic drawing experience. The app has an easy to use interface and provides all the necessary options to start your artistic journey.
PaperColor App
The app offers all sorts of brushes, rulers, erasers, etc. The color library is also huge and the PaperColor app allows you to import a base image, which you can then set to transparent. The transparent mode allows you to trace over the original image and draw on top of it. If you just want to experiment with the features, you can choose any image from the templates that PaperColor provides.
Furthermore, you can add text, custom covers, graphic tools, etc. Users can also add a handwritten signature with a pen after finishing their artwork.
Next is the Dotpict app. When drawing on Dotpict, users will create on pixel graphics. You can easily zoom in or out, move around to create scenes or tiny people by filling in the boxes in that pixel. The app includes auto-save, undo, redo, export after completion. Dotpict will be very suitable for those who are new to drawing through the app.
ibis Paint X has a lot of features that an artist would appreciate. With over 381 brushes, 2500 materials, over 800 fonts, 71 filters, 46 screen tones and 27 blend modes, ibis Paint X is a very versatile Android drawing app.
ibis Paint X
The app offers smooth drawing at 60 fps. You can use different types of brushes including stipple pens, digital pens, fan brushes, flat brushes, pencils, oil brushes, charcoal brushes, crayons, and stamps. ibis Paint X offers the option to record a video of yourself while drawing so you can share it on your own YouTube channel or other social media accounts.
ibis Paint X supports multiple layers and has features for a specific drawing style, such as manga.
Infinite Painter is a creative and amazing drawing app for Android, with over 160 built-in pen styles besides the ability for users to create their own pen styles and change the pen style according to personal preferences.
The pens are designed to interact with the screen in the same way a pen interacts with paper. Therefore, users are able to create works that closely resemble paintings on paper without having to perform many complicated operations.
Infinite Painter lets you create custom layers with Photoshop blend modes, perspective guides, selection masks, and clipping masks.
You can use the free version but it will not have full features. If you want to enhance the app experience, you need to pay.
Sketchbook, as the name suggests, is like a digital canvas that mirrors the traditional sketchbook experience. It has a simple and straightforward interface, with all the tools listed on the top pane. One of the main highlights of this app is the wide variety of brushes available.
Sketchbook App
This includes high-fidelity pencils for fine lines, ink brushes for creating sharp outlines, and a variety of paint brushes that replicate the texture and flow of real paint. Each brush is fully customizable, allowing artists to adjust settings such as size, opacity, and flow to achieve the exact effect they’re aiming for.
Sketchbook supports unlimited layers, allowing for intricate detail and depth. The app also offers a comprehensive set of blend modes, which are essential for creating nuanced effects and textures. You can also create your own time-lapse videos in the app if you want to share your work with others.
Krita
Krita is a free and open source illustration program specialized in painting, concept art, comics, etc. It was created in 1998 and is developed by the Krita community.
Krita App
Krita has over 100 brushes that you can use to create different effects and styles. You can also import Photoshop brushes or create your own custom brushes. Users also have the option to organize their brushes into categories and access them easily from the toolbar or docker. The platform supports multiple layers and modes, and you can also use masks, filters, and transformations to modify your layers.
Another cool feature is the built-in animation tool that allows you to animate frame by frame. You can use onion skins, keyframes, and playback controls to animate your drawings. You can also export your animations as GIFs, MP4s, or image sequences.
What do you think about the above list of drawing apps for Android? If you have any better suggestions, don't hesitate to share them with us.