>>55325466It was probably just an extremely shitty tablet, then.
>ultimately I preferred the mouse It's not impossible to draw good things with a mouse, but if you find an affordable, decently sized tablet, get it. Makes drawing feel more natural and speeds up the process quite a bit.
Meanwhile, if you decide to use Krita, try the Dynamic Brush Tool for when you need smoother lines. Fiddle with the sliders under Tool Options to find what works best for you.
