Looking back at my first digital art tablet purchase

I bought a high-end drawing tablet about eight years ago, thinking I needed the best to start. It cost me nearly $800, which was a lot for me back then. I spent more time figuring out the complex software and settings than I did actually drawing. I ended up feeling overwhelmed and the tablet mostly gathered dust. Has anyone else started with gear that was too advanced and regretted the cost?

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parkerp805mo ago

Wait, so fisher.adam thinks that's a good way to learn?

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fisher.adam6mo ago

Honestly, you might have had it backwards. Tbh starting with the best gear sets a high bar and forces you to learn the real tools from day one. Ngl, that upfront cost can be a huge push to actually use the thing and get your money's worth. Settling for cheaper stuff first can just waste time and money when you upgrade later anyway.

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west.henry6mo ago

Totally feel that, @fisher.adam. I did the same with my first real camera, skipped the beginner stuff. You just learn faster when you're forced to figure out the good gear right away.

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