I finally added Linux mint to my desktop as a dual boot setup.
Regretfully, I still need to use Windows for some key art programs (if anyone knows how to get the latest version of Clip Studio Paint/Zbrush working lmk. I might just pirate them and see if that works better.)
The first thing I noticed is how much better the UI is. I didn't realize how invasive windows 10 was, even after I stripped Cortana/ads out. I had no idea that windows 10 was so fat and bloated until I had something better to compare it to. Now it hurts to go back.
When I'm using Linux I feel like I did when I was a kid again. My computer feels like my computer, and I have all these free tools at my fingertips. I feel relaxed and no longer bombarded by constant tooltips and notifications that treat me like I'm computer illiterate.
Blender works fantastically in it, my tablet drivers took a minute to install, but they work better than on windows.
I am now looking into switching all of my devices to Linux/Linux Dual Boot. I have a pixel4a that I'd like to switch over (what is a good rec for this?). I also have an HP spectre & a surface 6 I want to switch to, but I am VERY NERVOUS about this because IDK how well Linux handles 2in1's.
I know I'm gushing a lot, but Linux is good ok??
I use Krita for my art program and it's very good. I don't know if it's better/worse than Clip Studio, I'm sure it'd be a learning curve to go from any program to another, but I swear by Krita. They're going to have a 5.0 update soon that will revamp their animation tools among other things.
I do use Krita and I'd say it's superior for painting & color editing- but it's just not there yet for inking and publishing imo. I use clip specifically for making comics and in that regard it's the best on the market.
If you can't get CPS working with Wine, I'd suggest using Medibang with it instead. Seems to be more stable from what I'm aware, and it has most of the same comic features that CPS does.