>>5859279I've met people that started digitally and then tried trad and more who did the opposite.
The skills do translate but there are artists who say you should practice on Traditional and then try digital.
Personally I do both but mainly traditional because I pay more attention to what I'm doing since I can't easily undo any mistakes. That and I like the grip of the paper and pencil more.
My tablet does have a matte screen protector, Ipad Pro, but it still feels like I don't have a lot of control when using it. But that's just me.
>>5859339You can use regular or mechanical. It doesn't really matter especially if you're starting out.