I need an alternate method for comic making

[M.ComicFan]

OK, here's some context for those who don't know what I'm talking about. A little while ago, I got a Huion Inspiroy H640P, one of the only drawing tablets that can work on a Chromebook. It was working perfectly fine on the first day I got it. However, the next day I updated my Chromebook, and now even though the drawing tablet still works it, when using it, I can't see the mouse cursor. This is a problem because I just started using digital art, and I was planning on working on my comic series, but I can't do that if I can't see where the cursor. So, now I have to figure out some other way to make my comic series. I do have an idea on how to do it, but I want to get some suggestions anyway in case it doesn't work out. So if anyone has any, please feel free to share them.

[LadyN]

I mean if uploading and creating is a must do thing then you can go cheap, use your phone and download IbisPaint X like me and create your comic there until you find a way to get your art program to work.

[M.ComicFan]

I would, but there's a problem with that. I don't have a phone that's advanced enough to run IbisPaint X. If I did, I would probably do that.

[drawnbyyannan]

Have you tried downloading a different driver already?

[M.ComicFan]

My Huion tablet can work on my Chromebook without a driver installed.

[SleepingPoppy]

My Huion tablet can work on my Chromebook without a driver installed.

But it's not working right. Downloading a driver, if one exists, could fix the problem caused by the update. Since things currently don't work, you might as well try it?

[M.ComicFan]

It's not that it's not working, it's that when using it now I can't see the mouse cursor. Also I checked Huion's website and they don't have a Chromebook driver because as I said, it can work without one.

[ninjashira]

Well if you can't use a tablet, then the way I see it, you've got two options open that I can think of right off the top of my head.

Option One, work traditionally. Draw by hand on paper. Even if you don't have a scanner, there are scanner apps you can get for you phone that will get you a good quality image. Then you can clean it up and upload that.

Option Two, work in vectors. If you use a browser-based program like Inkscape you'll have no problem working on a Chromebook, and vector art can be done easily with a mouse. In fact, I prefer using a mouse when I'm working with vectors. It does require a completely different approach to drawing than what you may be used to, but you can get some very high quality results using vector art once you get used to it.

[SleepingPoppy]

After a quick search, I get the impression that Huion and most tablets just don't support Chromebook, which is why there is no driver. As you say "it can work without one" but its not functional, or you wouldn't be having the cursor problem.

It looks like XP-PEN tablet is a cheap option that works with a chromebook, so you could buy a replacement tablet. I've never used it and I'm not familiar, so definitely do some reserch first, but that may be a good option for you.

Other than saving up for new technology, it seems like traditional might be the way to go, as @ninjashira explained.

[M.ComicFan]

I am considering working on it traditionally, but I have to get some supplies. I do have a scanner I can use if I go with that. As for browser-based applications, I'd have to do some research. But I'd be happy to look into it. Thanks.

[M.ComicFan]

I already looked into XP-PEN back when I was choosing which tablet to buy, and I didn't find anything that said XP-PEN products work on Chromebooks. Also I'm worried about replacing the tablet I already have because I might still run into the same problem. But I'll look more into it anyway just in case I missed something.

[M.ComicFan]

@SleepingPoppy I checked and as it turns out, there are 3 XP-PEN products that work on Chromebooks.The Star G960S Plus, Deco 01 V2, and Artist 12 Pro. However, while I'd say the best option given my issue would be Artist 12 Pro, it's about $300. So I might have to go for another option, but thanks anyway.