5 Free Drawing Apps for Android

Discover the five best and free drawing apps for android users!

Drawing is an art of self expression. Whether you work with pencils, watercolors, you are a professional or beginner, these kinds of online digital drawing applications are helpful. These apps allow you to practice your craft anywhere and make editing, sharing and showcasing your work easier than ever!

1. Papercolor
This is an excellent painting app that imitates a paintbrush, pencil or marker to draw and doodle. There are different style brushes, and a wide variety of colors to choose from that will help you create the perfect artwork from your phone or tablet!

2. Dotpict Pixel Art
Specifically designed to draw pixel art, this app really helps your creativity flow! Described as ‘fun and useful’ by other users, this app also features a community page where you can post your pixel art drawn with dotpict or pixel art you have drawn with other applications.

3. Pocket Paint: Draw and Edit
A drawing app that allows you to edit graphics, images, and photos. You can make certain parts transparent or even zoom into the pixel level + so much more. Not only can you edit your own photos but you also have the ability to create animations, apps and games directly from your smartphone.

4. PENUP
This app features a variety of pen-drawn content, allowing you to share your drawings with friends all over the world. Along with access to a variety of pre-made coloring books and templates, you can improve your skills with live-drawing tutorials.

5. Krita
A professional, free and open source painting program by artists that want to see affordable art tools for everyone. This app includes features such as multiple brush types for different art styles, layers, drawings, assistant, and stabilizers, and animation tools that can transform your artwork! Feel free to take advantage of the community page and either share or receive feedback on your work or stay updated on new features.

Do you love drawing? Check out these other resources on Domestika:
Online Digital Drawing Courses
5 Apps to Relax While Coloring, an article by Adrián Suchowolski
6 apps for drawing poses, an article by Mónica Martín Rivas