What graphics tablet would you reccommend for a beginner graphical artist?

Answer 1

If you're just getting into graphic art, the most reliable and cheapest tablet would be the Wacom Bamboo. It's only about $60 if you buy it on Amazon. It's somewhat limited in functionality as it's more for business professionals rather than artists, but it still has pressure sensitivity and Photoshop compatibility (both vital in graphic art). However, if you're thinking of doing this full-time or thinking about seriously getting into graphic design (or art), you should just get a good (i.e. expensive) tablet from the get-go, so you won't have to waste money buying a semi-good one first, and then a good one. The Wacom Intuous3 is what most CG artists use these days to do digital work. It's (a lot) more expensive, but it has a bigger drawing area and more pressure sensitivity. Basically it will make you feel more like you're drawing with a real pen and paper, rather than on a plastic mat (like the Bamboo feels like). But it's up to you :D Good luck! (Huh, I kind of sounded like I was typing a Wacom ad, but they generally are seen as the leader in tablets so.. :/)