Can the World’s Cheapest Drawing Tablet Make Good Art? (Huion 420) 

"A master does not blame his tools, but if he can afford it, better tools would help"

Don't slam it against your desk, 8/10. This is probably the most honest Amazon review I've ever seen.

My Huion 430 that I just dropped for the eleventh time: "Do it again, you coward!"

*those are just for anime kids* me: I-I felt that

I don’t think anyone needs the “best” hardware. My little sister uses a very basic art app on her phone and she makes really great portraits of her friends and other people. It’s the artist, not the pen.

answer: yes long answer: you can use a bar soap to sculpt so yes

The "cheapest" is also cost a few month school saving For me Edit:i got one!!,i been working part-time after finishing school,

Me who has this drawing tablet because I can’t afford any offer tablets: 👁👄👁

I started my professional comic artist career with this tablet.

No matter what kind of tablets or monitor u use, it's always the artist skill in the end

Me who doesn't even have a graphics tablet CRIES IN MOUSE , KEYBOARD AND MSPAINT

As someone who bought the second cheapest tablet, I find this encouraging. XD I'm definitely not aiming to be a professional, I just wanted to draw for my own sake and I was always frustrated with traditional media when it came to coloring. I just have to keep practicing!

So, I actually would like to add something important: if it's fine to start on a Huion 420, I would recommend to quickly switch to a BIGGER tablet. My best friend used this tablet for 2 years and literally destroyed her wrist. After seeing specialists, they told her the area is TOO small and the pen TOO heavy. So, things to actually consider when buying a tablet: the weight of the stylus and the size of the tablet. Specialists told us the best is to go to something similar to a piece of paper at least (so A4 in Europe) to make sure your whole arm is moving and not just the wrist. This is especially important if you're planning on drawing a lot. Using this tablet two to three times a week, one hour top is fine. More than that is actually putting a serious strain on your wrist, which you don't want if you intend to draw a lot. So please consider this before buying so you don't end up with a lifelong wrist injury like my best friend. The artist makes the art, not the tool. But your tool, as an artist is actually your body. So take care. Edit : it wasn't said in the video if I remember but the Huion 420 was actually developed to play Osu! (a rythme game) and not drawing in the first place. Which also explains why it's so small, as Osu! players are only using a small part of it.

As a digital artist people often tell me that they wish they could have an iPad so they could draw like me. Smh you can literally use anything for art. As long as you're passionate and enjoy what you do, the tool don't matter.

I just ordered this online, and now I'm seeing this on my recommended, they're really selling your data huh?

The way that Brad do his videos is extremely nice, I watched a few and now I can't stop watching other videos, they're so fun!

Like playing csgo, spend thousands of dollars on skins, but can't aim for shit Like playing football, spend hundreds on the boots and can't control first touch It's the skill, the good equipment comes later

I'm going to be 40 later this year and just finally have time and money to learn about this now. I know it won't be easy, I'm probably too old and my hands already too stiff for all these modern tech stuff. But this channel made me optimistic and teach me a lot! Thank you so much for showing me the way to my childhood dream (of becoming a comic writer/mangaka/illustrator), Sir!👍😁❤

First step: break your tablet Second step: Buy a new one

*slam a graphic tablet -got broken -gets new one Me watching how he do that. *also me: Realizing how poor i am, That can't get one $20 graphic tablet.

When you slammed the tablet down and ordered another one I laughed so loud. That was probably the funniest thing I've witnessed in ages, thanks for the laugh and the video, loved it. I'm still laughing to myself now haha

Brad: this can make very good art Me: *O S U*

Huion 420 me: *wait a second 42-*

Sometimes, I feel like people forget you can literally grab a piece of paper and a pencil and make art, and that's like 10 cents. It's not the supplies used, it's how you use them.

*osu players have entered the chat*

I use the Huion 420. It's my first drawing tablet. I figured since I'm still a beginner at digital art it wouldn't be, I guess, appropriate for me to use a big, complex, expensive tablet. I'm happy with the simple design, and even if the size makes it a little hard to use sometimes, I see it as a challenge that will help me develop better art skills.

thanks so much. I’m an 11 year old who really wants to start digital art because there is so many more possibilities, and i’ve filled out 4 sketch books. This video cleared some doubts about different equipment and what I should get.

this helped me feel way more confident, i just bought this exact one and i was feeling really nervous and uneasy about how small it is. ive never had a drawing tablet before but you helped me feel more comfortable

Me: Ey, that looks like my Drawing tablet! Me: *Wait* Edit 2: Oh, you've got to be kidding me. 2.4k likes? I'm glad that I'm not the only person with a bad sense of humor

"Those are just for anime kids" Like cmon an artist can make art even with a stick and some rocks

Amazon Review: “Don’t slam it on your desk. 8/10” Now I wanna see if that is actually a review on Amazon, LOL.

Thank you so much for this video. I was thinking of upgrading my art supplies despite them working well and your reviews really proved to me that I don't need those expensive wacom when I have a wacom pen tablet that lasted for 4 years despite me not using it for a good 2 years. Also the pen tablet connects so well with my laptop and I've learnt to appreciate my art supplies and work on my art skills. The funny thing is as I watched your videos and drew on the free infinite painter, it actually worked so well!! That helped me realise that it's about ME and less on the tablet. Love your channel and I can't stop watching the reviews!!

Amazing how affordable these have gotten 🥺 I remember back when the cheapest drawing tab in existence was a whopping 100$

Haha funny enough I have this tablet! I love using it, my dad got it for me for Christmas. I was talking about how much I wanted a drawing tablet over the past year and then he decided to get one for me. I've been using it a lot and it's really nice for me to use! Now this is my opinion, please don't come for meh ;w;

Thank you very much..It is my first time to use a drawing tab which is Huion 420.. watching this boost my energy to do my best...

This was very encouraging to watch! Took away a lot of my fears and doubts. Thank you!

I believe that a good artist can make “good” art on anything really. I use a fairly standard Wacom tablet on my computer and only recently started digital art. I started on a basic pencil and paper.

Huion 420 you say? Why doesn't it cost 69€ then?

Just discovered your channel. Great videos. I love the simplicity and light hearted nature.

I had this tablet a little while back as my reintroduction to digital art after several years and a lost bamboo. I still love it, its great for travel with a laptop, and its really made me love Huion as a company. I ended up investing in a more expensive Huion and couldn't be happier

I have this tablet and it's small but it works. It's easier for me to sketch it on paper, scan, and do line art and color digitally

What most people forget is that a normal pen and paper can be used to make a brilliant piece of art

I used to use mouse to draw my drawing in AI , but when I try this tablet, hell yeah it really ease my job..... :,)

Great video. Pitched well, answers the question and helped me to make an informed muting decision

About 30% of the people who buy this tablet use it for art and the rest use it for osu lmfao

This was my first tablet and let me tell you it makes ms paint 1000× easier to use

Thanks - this was so helpful and reassuring.

Takumi Fujiwara once said “it’s not the car it’s the driver”. It’s not the tablet. It’s the artist.

"Those are just fore anime kids" Ok can i meet this person irl

finally, i finished the drawing my friends : what it cost? me : *put on -3 glasses*

You put out the best videos man. Keep up the good work. Still can't decide between an Ipad and a drawing tablet. Lol, some day I'll decide.

When you realive that your graphic tablet is actually the cheapest in the world. Damn I must be that poor.

I used to have a "cheap" tablet for digital art for the last 5 years (where I live, dollars are expensive af. The tablet was like 50 bucks) I go to a public art college (that means it's free, for you americans) so just recently I got one with a screen (also, expensive af even tho it's one the cheapest brands) and it was the best thing I ever bought! It is quite small but going from looking up my monitor to just draw like I do on paper felt like an outta this world experience!! Thing is, it's not the tablet you use or how many pixels and pressure sens it has, it's the artist that makes the magic happen So just keep on drawing and never give up, because come day you'll have a huge Wacom bigger than your tv screen to draw all the NSFW art you want! :D

Brad got the squarespace sponsorship, he’s a real RU-vidr now! Awww

I bought one, and it's work as good as my expensive one tablet. It's not about tool, it's about skill

I got the same tablet on Amazon a couple days ago on Christmas and then today I went on RU-vid and I just saw that you had the same one so I had to check it out and I loved it

Him: can make good art with cheap tablet Me: *makes a monster with a pencil and a paper* Although, it doesnt really matter whether you have cheap art supplies or expensive. Its how u create and imagine it. There will be no art without the artist.

I mean, did he actually broke the first drawing tablet he got so he bought another one? Was that a joke?

Thanks for the honest review, and for pointing these things out :)

I got a Huion h420x, no problems with it. It works out with both laptops (Windows10 and Vista), with all 4 of the softwares I use. Even on my android phone and tablet. I get inspiration when I am out and about.

Oh the character was scanning the creature? I totally thought he was spraying pesticides on it 😅 Like: "get off my property!!!"

Me :*looks at tablet * *Looks at hand* Yeah no I think I'll be okay. (Yea I have baby hands 😭😂☠️)

Yea I don’t need fancy tools, what I need is talent😂

prof ill here. my wacom finally became outdated & had to search for a new tablet. shocked at the prices i found this one you are using & knew it was perfect before even trying it. $20 bucks & done! love it!

Don't buy expensive Ipad For anime just buy expensive artist for anime...I got that

Better tablets don't help make great art, but in my experience, getting an Ipad Pro has certainly made the process much more easier and enjoyable. Sure, if ppl are going to take the argument in that direction, there are a lot of artists who make killer artwork with just a mouse. But the wacom tablet just make the process easier.

As someone who's been struggling to re-learn drawing essentially to slowly shift to digital art more, This will help a lot. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you for informing me of this device.

Bought my first digital art tablet today. I got the huion HS610. Should arrive in the next few days. I'm excited!

This was my first tablet. It’s 40 dollars Canadian also haha 420 Edit: really. Shading with black? That’s like the biggest no no in art! (Jk I think you did great I love your art and the black for shadows was implemented really well here. It fits the piece!)

Tools don't matter in any line of work, what really matters is the hands that do the work.

Awesome review! Very timely info for me!

I own an even smaller tablet, and imagine how good it could possibly be -- it's pretty much that good. You could, no doubt, create professional-level art for most purposes on it.

Finally, something that I can afford.

The plant pot in the top left corner of the video looks just like a drawing lol. 5:30

I appreciate this, I dont really want to get into digital art too much, I just want to do it as a slight hobby and this really helped... thanks

"I'mma just lay you off to the side. Maybe get you a pillow." Cracked me up.

Brad, I can honestly see the improvement in your art since you started your "back to school" lessons

And I'm here literally trying to make a student animation on my cracked Iphone6 lmao... it works just fine but having better equipment would've speed the time and some quality

This is the tablet I use, thanks for making this!

Thanks for making this video very helpful

This one is so much better than the one that I had 10 years ago. I had a Genius tablet that you have to put 2 aaa battery into the pen and I was electrocuted once and a while because of the bottom of the tablet made out of metal. LOL

Like how I ordered a new pen for my tablet on Amazon and somehow huion is now in my recommendations on youtube lovely

As a person that owns this tablet, as it was my first ever tablet, this thing is very easy to break, I gripped the pen a little too hard and it broke, but they will send you another one if you ask them, or if you unplug it to roughly it can damage the port, it sucks in durability, and is very easy to scratch. however, it is very smooth and easy to work with, and you don't have to have the pen driver to work it, I find that the pressure sensitivity is better without the driver. And I like the texture of the sltablet and it's very comfortable and easy to use once you get used to the bulk of the pen.

I really love your work!

Thank you for this. I don't think I'm quite in the position for a display tablet yet, so I'll try my best to improve on the regular one.

I love how that one comment says "those are for some anime kids" 😂

You're amazing. That's excellent art! Congrats!

You're a talented artist, that's more important than the medium. Good artists can accomplish regardless of the tools. Some will make your life easier, some will take longer to produce the desired results. It's interesting how artists have the common trait of persistence that helps them build their talent and achieve regardless of the obstacles. And it's wonderful to see a time lapse of this art work.

I have this tablet, but the pen broke so I bought another one. It works perfectly

Ahh yes i remember when i first started digital art back in 2016, i just use a mouse and window paint for a solid 1 year before upgrade myself a new software using Medibang. Another years later i brought myself my very first tablet Huion H640P. I still rocking with it today and it's great.

Thank you so much, this really helps me

I actually use this tablet as my main, and I can confirm it makes art just fine.

Ha! 420. Good model number. It's so cute and tiny. It looks very portable. Would it work on Android?

i have been using this tablet for half a year now, some stuff do not work sometimes but for a budget tablet, it works.

I got one of these for Christmas 3 years ago!

i will always hold so much love and sentiment for this tablet, it was my introduction to digital art. i learnt so much and improved so much in the time i used it. i will always always recommend this as a first tablet to anyone cause its just so good and works so well for its price.

brad: we'll have to go online and find the drivers. also brad: **makes eye contact with driver disc thats included**

Thanks! very good/halpful video.

I've been using this for months now, i use it to draw and it's really good especially for beginners like me :) It's small and really easy to carry around 👍

I subscribed at 2:52 HAHAHAHAHAHA Keep up the good work man!