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Drawing techniques - EdexcelIllustration and drawing apps

There are many different techniques and methods that can be used in drawing, such as hatching, cross-hatching, sgraffito, scribbling and stippling. They can create a variety of styles and results.

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Illustration and drawing apps

A pair of hands drawing a cartoon face on a tablet

A lot of apps are completely free, some are free but require in-app purchases and some cost money to download.

Before downloading new apps, research the tools and effects available in the app and think about how much money it will cost.

For professional illustration and painting

A pair of hands drawing a blueprint on a tablet

Some apps are best for digital drawing, sketching and works that will be printed on canvas.

For comics, manga and anime.

A pair of hands drawing a cartoon face and torso on a tablet

There are apps designed specifically for different styles of art such as comics or manga.

For animation

View over the shoulder of someone designing a character on a desktop computer

Animating can be a technical and complicated process, and there are apps that can be used by both professionals and beginners.

For vector design drawings

A vector drawing is made of shapes and lines called paths, created using mathematical equations. The edges of lines in a vector drawing will always appear smooth no matter how much you zoom in or out.

For doodling

Closeup of a hand drawing a pattern on a tablet

Doodling can help with thinking through and developing ideas. Using apps for doodling on a phone, tablet or computer gives the option of quickly and easily using a range of tools and effects.