But the best drawing tablets make it incredibly easy to get used to them. Our top pick is the Apple iPad Pro (7th generation) thanks to its easy user interface and premium screen experience.

But many drawing tablets have twice the pressure sensitivity, meaning you'll have less pressure control on an iPad than other devices. Taking a step into the world of digital art can be daunting.

(Credit: SIP, Guy Luethy et al.) Where SIP Lab’s DeltaPen comes in as an attempt at a smart pen that acts more like the pen of a drawing tablet, just minus the tablet. This project is related to ...