Rebelle by Escape Motions

While Rebelle is a new software to us here at the Animation Tutor, it has been out in the world for a while, and just keeps getting better with every new update. The unique feature of Rebelle is its incredible engine to drive the traditional artwork effects you can create with it. Have a look at the videos below to get even the smallest taste of the incredible aesthetic that you can achieve with this software.

Why we recommend this software:

This developers of this software are trying to achieve a traditional look to the digital artwork like other other software, and it shows immediately. This isn’t to say that if you use it, it will make your artwork amazing — no software can promise this, but it does behave a lot more like a traditional paint medium does than any other.

We’re especially keen on the fact that they are very prominently anti-generative AI, as you can read from a blog post they wrote in 2024 here.

This poses as a stark contrast to Adobe’s pro-generative AI take on developing their software, which is why we have subsequently removed them from our recommended tools for young artists to use here at the Animation Tutor. Here is an excerpt from the blog post:

“When it comes to art, the feeling of insecurity is justified. AI will threaten the artist's expression because, let's be honest here, AI will create paintings much quicker for less. Critics argue that AI-generated paintings lack the emotional depth and personal touch that comes from human experiences and creativity, but it can be a matter of time, as AI still evolves. Devaluation of art is also a risk, as a concern that the spread of AI-generated art could depreciate human-created art, both culturally and economically is at stake.”

It’s encouraging to see a software develop speak to this incredibly important message today.

Escape Motions also allows you to purchase their software outright and an incredibly affordable cost (even for the Pro version), with optional paid-updates, which is how all software pricing should be.

Thank you Escape Motions for your continued dedication to helping artists thrive and achieve less “digital” feeling artwork.

Now, have a look at some of these INCREDIBLE videos of what Rebelle 8 can achieve, and sorry if I need to update this page!

Version: Rebelle or Rebelle Pro

Operating system: Windows, Mac.

Requirements: Compatible Drawing Tablet, otherwise listed on their website.