I have my trusty pencil and paper. They get the job done and with the freedom that the traditional shape and practicality of a writing tool offers an artist. Over the years I have tried and tried to get comfortable with the mouse as a drawing tool. And, while it certainly does function, it's never given me that real feeling that I am drawing. I came across this Graphire2 and my world changed. I still love the pencil, this is just an addition to the drawing tool selection, not a replacement.