When we say 'tools used by digital illustrators', we don't mean pencil, paper and scanner, or even caffeine. We mean tools that can help you create artwork entirely digitally, while still working with your hands – things that can genuinely make you more productive Some exapl tools are: Unleash your creativity, keep your pockets full. As computers became more powerful (and more user-friendly), their potential as creative machines has increased leaps and bounds. ... GIMP. Inkscape. Leonardo Sketch. LibreOffice Draw. Paint.NET. Pixen. ... Pixia.