1.) What program do I use:
Photoshop, but I recommend Clip Studio. I have no experience with Android tablets or iPads.
2.) What tablet do I use:
Huion KAMVAS Pro 24 (4k). In the past, I did use two Wacoms and a Gaomon. I have no experience with Android tablets or iPads.
3.) What brushes do I use:
I only use a couple brushes; most are commonly found in free packs. I'll make my brushes available soon for free. Until then, here are 2 very good free packs i know of:
https://daarken.gumroad.com/l/daarkenbrushes
https://doodlewarriors.com/brushes
4.) How long have I been drawing:
From kindergarten through elementary and high school, I've been drawing all the time, with pencil. No art school, just hobby. During architecture uni i had proper perspective drawing classes. Other than that I almost totally stopped drawing during uni, for like 6 years. Then out of nowhere I decided to learn digital art, mainly from youtube. That was 8 years ago :)
5.) What YouTubers I recommend:
I learned the most from: Boro CG, Tyler Edlin, Marco Bucci.
I also recommend: Trent Kaniuga, Adam Duff, Kienan Lafferty, Marc Brunet, Proko, Sinix Design.
6.) Advice for beginner artists:
- use references
- join an online art community
- disrespect social media