Do I need professional equipment to become pro at drawing? See, my friend got these VERY expensive artist pens to draw manga with, and well, I'm kind of jealous :/ and her drawing is brilliant now, and even though i am still really happy for her, i still feel a little jealous :( . But my main question is, do i need professional pens and things like that to become a good manga artist?

Do I need professional equipment to become pro at drawing? See, my friend got these VERY expensive artist pens to draw manga with, and well, I'm kind of jealous :/ and her drawing is brilliant now, and even though i am still really happy for her, i still feel a little jealous :( . But my main question is, do i need professional pens and things like that to become a good manga artist?

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trisntea.c
tip: OHUHU MARKERS! The 45$ pack is great and they make your art look much better.
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your.cool.grandma
on February 20, 2016
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SpeedclawImBack
No. For the shades and colors, yes, you'd need like.. These $1000 markers (my cousin owns markers like that) but really, you don't need good equipment to be a talented drawer. Just saying.
on December 06, 2015
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creepylove12
Nope. number 2 pencils are great
on November 02, 2015
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Rawr2002
I'm an artist you only need basic stuff like led pencils,sharpies,colourd pencils and erasers

And an imagination
on September 29, 2015
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ScourgeRulesWantToBeMates
No! It's all about your talent!
NeonTiger
:D thanks!
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on August 11, 2015
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cecelia.nel94
It not about the brand or how expensive your art supplies is. Its all about the technique and what you know how to do. Also its in human nature to be jealous. Don't let it get to you to bad and just practice!
NeonTiger
:) thanks!
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on August 02, 2015
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on August 01, 2015
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No. It's okay if your jelly. Somebody at my grandma's work draws manga and homestuck really well and all she uses is a number two pencil and a pen.
NeonTiger
Thanks for helping :)
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Your very welcome.
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on August 02, 2015
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on July 26, 2015
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ThreeCheersForSweetBrownies
on July 26, 2015
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luckpup
No I'm a great artist, and all i have is a sketch pad, and extra smooth pens :D
NeonTiger
:D :)
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on July 26, 2015
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ILOVEGOD15
I dont think so because when you draw its not what your drwing with its what you are drawing, and how you feel about it..
on July 26, 2015
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malicex
No, all you need is a pencil and a creative mind!
NeonTiger
thanks :)
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on July 25, 2015
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Paraboilc
Supplies don't give you skill
on July 25, 2015
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