Hi there! I’m fairly new to sketchbook and I actually haven’t got the pro version (but I would like to in the future ? ) but I think a good update to have in the future would be to update the fill/bucket tool for both versions. I find it really annoying that it doesn’t seem to fill in an area without leaving little white spaces (this problem is very apparent when you try to fill spaces outlines in pencil or other tools with a subtle soft edge to the tool). I’ve used other free programs in the past that have fixed this issue well such as Medibang (which isn’t optimized for my new computer otherwise I’d go back to using it) which has an option that simply expands the fill and select areas by a chosen number of pixels.
I think this would be a much simpler addition (to replace or add on to the already existing fill detection slider) to include in a future update that would help a lot of artists. I find Autodesk is very beginner friendly (which is another reason why this update would help) and I love that I was able to pick it up and just start creating with no trouble finding features and accessories. If there’s a way to fix this that I simply haven’t found, please let me know, otherwise, please consider this feature for a future update.If you’ve read my previous article then you know that I’m a big fan of Autodesk SketchBook Pro and its many variations. This summer a new version has appeared which introduces new features and a new licensing scheme which cleans up the jungle of SketchBook versions – at least on your desktop. Or so you’d think. Meet the new and improved Autodesk SketchBook, sometimes called SketchBook Pro 7. It even has a new icon that sets it apart from the mobile apps – which may change soon, depending on the companies other plans. In this article I’ll tell you the major differences between your many buying options so you can decide which one is best for you.
I’ll also give you a quick overview of what’s new and if it actually makes sense to upgrade at all.
SketchBook is now a single version for both Mac and PC and is completely free when installed. The drawing engine is the same across all editions Instead, you can create a free SketchBook account and login right from within the app, unlocking further features. If you don’t have an account, or you’re not logged in, you’ll have access to the same features that you had in SketchBook Express: six standard brushes, six colour swatches and a colour picker and no layers. It’s pretty basic, but it lets you test drive the engine and the interface and see if you like it. But it works without the need for an account (unlike Adobe Creative Cloud products).
Logging in with a free SketchBook account (with your Autodesk ID or your favourite Social Network’s credentials) you get access to the “Essentials” features: those are more brushes, including blenders, a variety of Copic colours, 3 layers, the famous selection tool and a few other bits.