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my farmer in stardew 🌿

This was drawn with XPPen Magic Drawing Pad, a standalone Android based drawing tablet. @xppenca were very generous to send me one to review! Below are my thoughts:

Pros: + Highly portable. It's a standalone tablet, so it doesn't need to be connected to a pc/laptop. Great for artists who travel a lot. It also comes with an integrated pen holder on the protective case

+ The screen is fully laminated with a paper-like texture. No need to apply screen protector. The work area is also wider than I initially thought (12.2 inches, 3:2 ratio)

+ The pen doesn't need to be recharged. It also has 8 replaceable nibs. Precise pen pressure and accuracy + Battery lasts long (8~10 hours when I use it to draw while listening to music)

Cons: - The Image Enhancement feature doesn't affect the drawing program, resulting in a washed out looking colors. In the Android system, the color management and rendering engines of different applications may be different, resulting in color differences

- The pen is very thin and light, which could actually be a pro to others. In my experience, it's a bit hard on my wrist

Conclusion: I'd rate it 4/5 because I'm not 100% satisfied with the colors. Other than that, it fulfills its job as a standalone drawing tablet, arguably more affordable and on par to its competitors. I would continue using it to quickly sketch down ideas, practice, and doodle!

If you're planning to get a drawing tablet, please take this one into consideration! US store: CA store: or choose your country's official online store

may i ask what brushes you used? I really like the textury and sharpness 🥺❤️

i use several brushes, but mainly Leyendecker brushpack by Esben Lash!