Before we venture into this world of Graphics, let us brief you about it.

To survive here, you are going to need certain things. Make sure you have everything on the check list.

♛ APPLICATIONS ♛

Having good quality applications is as necessary as air in this world of graphics. The most extensively used applications are:

♕ PicsArt ♕

ADVANTAGES:
• This application is ideal when you have to edit and use multiple components in the same layer and at the same time.
• Lively filters, blend modes, and brushes.

DISADVANTAGES:
• Once you compile the layer (click done) you cannot re edit it.
• It does not have a vast collection of fonts.
• It is idle for detailing/ detailed work.

♕ IbisPaintX ♕

ADVANTAGES:
• Good use of layers.
• Ideal for detailed work.
• Lovely brush collection.
• Easy to use.
• Various saving formats and options.

DISADVANTAGES:
• Difficult to understand without guide/manual.
• No fonts.

♕ Phonto ♕

ADVANTAGES:
• Vast collection of fonts.
• Allows further editing in different applications.
• Supports downloading fonts off the Internet (dafont.com).
• Super cool gradient options.

DISADVANTAGES:
• Does no support any thing other than fonts.
• The quality isn't very good.

♕ Over ♕

ADVANTAGES:
• Supports downloading fonts off the internet (dafont.com).
• Could be used to blend, add fonts and placing layer on layer.
• Provides resources but some are for pro users, one who buys the pro in the app.
( Ex. Premium spotify)

DISADVANTAGES:
• A bit confusing to use.
• Not a very good quality once the graphic is used as a wattpad cover.

♕ VSCO ♕

ADVANTAGES:
• The best for filters.
• You may find guides on Pinterest.

DISADVANTAGE:
• Cannot be used for anything else but adding filters.