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Essential Tools For Digital Artists – Must-Have Starter Kit For Beginners

The essential tools for digital artists are not many. Starting with three to four tools, you can begin making amazing creations! Of course, the best tool for digital art is a drawing tablet, but there are a few more tools of the trade. In this post, I am going to show you the four main tools you need to get started – in terms of hardware and software. There are very affordable – and even free – options to get started on a budget!

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How Meditation Helps Artists (The Mindful Creativity Booster)

Creativity is rooted in our subconscious minds. When we are feeling stressed, worried or fearful, we are unable to access that inner treasure trove. Because for ideas and inspiration to flow freely, we need to be in a state of stillness and relaxation. How does meditation help artists here? Meditation can quieten the chatter of our minds and thus increase the creativity of artists. Read on to learn more about why mindfulness is important in art.

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How To Overcome Art Jealousy [& Why Artists Get Jealous]

Being jealous of another artist can be a crippling feeling that we often are ashamed of. We think it is not normal to be jealous of each other as artists, and we try to push the feeling away as fast as possible. But the truth is that jealousy in the art community is not uncommon. So what to do? Here are 6 ways to overcome art jealousy!

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5 Best iPhone Apps For Photo Manipulation In 2026

Editing photos on your iPhone is pretty straightforward and you don’t need much more than your native iPhone photo editor. But if you want to create genuine digital art on the go, you need a better app. This post reviews the 5 best iPhone apps for photo manipulation that allow you to make new and unique image composites on the go – just like in Photoshop!

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12 Best Apps For Editing Photos On iPhone & Android In 2026

These days, it’s totally possible to edit your photos directly on your smartphone. Even professional photographers do so. While the native editing tools available on your iPhone or Android device allow for basic adjustments, third-party apps are much more powerful. But what is the best app for editing photos on iPhone and Android? This post shows you the top photo editing apps – both free and paid!

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TOP 10 Best Software For Photo Manipulation [Paid & Free]

Which software do you use for manipulating and retouching an image? Well, there’s a huge difference between photo retouching and manipulation, that’s why not all photo editing programs are equally good for both tasks. But then, what is the best software for photo manipulation? Well, in this post, I've sorted out the TOP 10 apps for manipulating your photos on PC, Mac, iPad, and Android devices! Read on to learn more...

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14 Things Adobe Photoshop Is Used For (That Might Surprise You)

Photoshop is the leading image editor in the market. The program is highly versatile and caters to a wide variety of needs. While it’s clear that the 4 main purposes of Photoshop are photo editing, graphic design, illustration and digital art, there are also less known fields where Photoshop plays a role. So what is Adobe Photoshop used for? Here are 14 things that might surprise you…

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Do You Need Lightroom If You Have Photoshop? [Find Out Which Is Better]

Photoshop and Lightroom are both popular image editing apps from market leader Adobe. Despite the partly overlapping functions, there's a clear difference between the two programs. This begs the question whether you need Lightroom if you have Photoshop, and which program is better. Read on to find out if you really need Lightroom or if Photoshop is enough!

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Is Affinity Photo As Good As Photoshop? [An Artist’s Honest Review…]

Adobe Photoshop is the gold standard of digital art software and equally popular among professionals and hobbyists. Still, Photoshop is not the cheapest and many photographers and digital artists are looking for a more affordable alternative. One competitor is Affinity Photo. But is Affinity Photo as good as Photoshop? Read on to find out which is better!

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Adobe’s Free App: 10 Reasons Why Photoshop Express Is Worth It

Photoshop is the industry leader in digital art software. But now Adobe released a free mobile editing app. Photoshop Express is not the same as Photoshop, but that doesn't mean that it's not as good. Is Photoshop Express worth it? Here are 10 reasons why you should consider getting PS Express on your phone or tablet! 

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